Saba Motors Carbon Zero Roaster
This roadster by Saba Motors is a lightweight two-seater with an aluminum chassis and a carbon-fiber body. It has a range of 140 miles and hopes to take the Mazda Miata portion of the EV market; don’t worry Tesla.
SSI Racing 2SSIC-65
SSI Racing’s electric kit-car (not to be confused with K.I.T.T.) is a Factory 5 Type 65 coupe. It looks a bit like a Shelby Daytona and has over 1000 ft. lbs of torque off the motor, 0- 60 mph in less than 4 seconds, and a 100 mile range.
Nissan Mixim
The Mixim is technically a four-wheel drive hatchback because at each axis rests two sets of electric motors: they’re being referred to as supermotors. The interior is inspired by video games. The driver sits centrally with two recessed passenger seats on each side, and a fourth folded right behind.
Zap Alias
Zap’s Alias does 0-60 in under 8 seconds, has a max speed of 75 mph, and a 100 mile range. The company is currently taking reservations for the vehicle for $1,000.
Volvo C30 Electric
The electric version of the C30–which debuted at Frankfurt–can travel up to 94 miles on an 8-hour charge from a standard outlet. The car has a top speed of 81 mph.
Think City
Think’s electric City began production last month in Finland, if DOE funding comes through then Think will begin building cars for the U.S. market come 2011.
Tesla Roadster Sport
Nothing new on display here from Tesla. The Sport goes from 0-60 in just under 4 seconds, about 0.2 seconds faster than the standard Roaster.
Source: Earth2Tech/AutoblogGreen
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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.