CT & T’s e-Zone
The off-beat all-electric CT&T e-Zone is best summed up by this commercial.
Green Vehicles Triac
The Triac is an electric trike that sells for about $25K, has a 100 mile range and fully charges in 6 hours. You can watch a video on it here.
Li Shi Guang Ming Automobiles
The Bei Jing automaker surely makes some of the more interesting looking vehicles we’ve seen in the alt-car space. Only one model actually has doors and what’s ven better are the car names: A Piece of Cloud, Detroit Fish, and the Book of Songs.
Mitsubishi i MiEV
The i MiEV uses a series of lithium-ion batteries to power electric motors located in the wheel hubs. The car is based off of the Mitsubishi Colt.
Nissan LEAF
What TIME magazine called one of the best inventions of 2009, the Nissan LEAF uses a front-mounted electric motor, has a 100 mile range, and can be charged to 80% capacity in just 30 minutes using 440 Volts.
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Very impressive lineup, Hopefully the US automakers will take notice and put themselves in the driver’s seat for increased auto sales with cars like these.
Very impressive lineup, Hopefully the US automakers will take notice and put themselves in the driver’s seat for increased auto sales with cars like these.
Very encouraging developments. I agree with LoveEarthAlways: Ford, Chrysler and Government Motors had better get going on hybrids and plug-in hybrids.
As for the vehicles on display in Detroit, several are out of the question for our family because they are too small and/or light.
I won’t risk the lives of my wife and child by sticking them in a flimsy vehicle that will be decimated in an accident with even a decent-sized car (let alone trucks and SUVs). Our 2009 Prius is about as small and light as we’re willing to go.
We’ll focus on green vehicles that aren’t death traps in an accident. Top two on our list are the forthcoming plug-in hybrid versions of the Ford Escape SUV and the Prius.
We’re hoping that both those vehicles will be assembled in the USA, too. The plug-in hybrid Escape will probably be made in Kansas City, Missouri, like the “regular” hybrid Escape. The plug-in hybrid Prius may be assembled at Toyota’s recently-built plant in Mississippi.
Very encouraging developments. I agree with LoveEarthAlways: Ford, Chrysler and Government Motors had better get going on hybrids and plug-in hybrids.
As for the vehicles on display in Detroit, several are out of the question for our family because they are too small and/or light.
I won’t risk the lives of my wife and child by sticking them in a flimsy vehicle that will be decimated in an accident with even a decent-sized car (let alone trucks and SUVs). Our 2009 Prius is about as small and light as we’re willing to go.
We’ll focus on green vehicles that aren’t death traps in an accident. Top two on our list are the forthcoming plug-in hybrid versions of the Ford Escape SUV and the Prius.
We’re hoping that both those vehicles will be assembled in the USA, too. The plug-in hybrid Escape will probably be made in Kansas City, Missouri, like the “regular” hybrid Escape. The plug-in hybrid Prius may be assembled at Toyota’s recently-built plant in Mississippi.
Enlightening to see so many hybrid designs, and with San Diego set to receive charging stations for electric cars we continue to make progress on the auto front.
Enlightening to see so many hybrid designs, and with San Diego set to receive charging stations for electric cars we continue to make progress on the auto front.