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Epic EV Torq 200hp Electric Vehicle

by Joe on August 31, 2010 · 0 comments

Epic Electric Vehicles has unveiled the three-wheel Torq. Measuring 162-inch x 87-inch x 48-inch, this electric car is powered by a 24-30KWh lithium-ion phosphate battery pack which motivates a 200+ hp (149 kW / 203 PS) electric motor. More information will be released this fall, so stay tuned for more updates. [WorldCarFans]

Nissan Leaf Ready For US Launch In December

by Joe on July 28, 2010 · 0 comments

Nissan North America’s executive vice president, Carlos Tavares, has announced that the Nissan Leaf will be launched in the US market in December 2010. The Leaf’s battery pack will be covered by an 8-year or a 100,000-mile warranty. The electric car will first launch in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Tennessee. Following that initial wave, the eco-friendly car will be sent to Texas and Hawaii in January 2011. Next up will be North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina and Alabama in April 2011. And finally, the rest of the nation will see their Leafs beginning in the fall of 2011. [AutoBlog Green]

Mitsuoka Motor ‘LIKE’ 5-seater Electric Car

June 23, 2010

If you are living in Japan, then you will be able to purchase the “LIKE” by the Mitsuoka Motor Co. Ltd. This 5-seater electric car is scheduled to be available in Japan in August 2010. The eco-friendly car will be available in 5 colors such as white, silver, black, purple, and red. Each Mitsuoka Motor [...]

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4,400 Chevrolet Volt Owners Get Home Charging Stations

June 19, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt is one of the most interesting electric cars. The Volt uses an electric drivetrain and runs exclusively from electric power. Too bad, the Volt doesn’t have a gas-powered generator for making electricity to extend the cars driving range. The company has recently announced that the first 4,400 Volt buyers will be eligible [...]

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Photosynthesis Car Concept By Michal Vlcek And Klavir

June 6, 2010

Designed by Michal Vlcek and Klavir, the Photosynthesis Car is a futuristic car concept that integrates a special kind of solar panels, generating energy from the natural photosynthetic process. The Photosynthesis Car runs on an electric engine and features nano plastic body. What’s more, it also uses joystick controls, allowing a safe and easy driving.

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