The Toyota TES-ERA EV is a new EV sports car that features a pair of gullwing doors and a switchless operation using touchscreen interface on the steering wheel to select a meter design. This eco-friendly car is powered by an electric motor and a 15.7 kWh lithium ion battery that provide a range of over 80 km for urban driving. No word on pricing or availability so far. Watch the video after the jump. More»
The Volkswagen E-Bugster concept has been unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The car is powered by a 114-hp/199-lb-ft electric motor, a single-speed transmission, a 695-pound lithium-ion battery that offers about 100 miles of range, and a charging port that is located in the front. The Volkswagen E-Bugster concept also features front and rear bumpers as well as bright LED lights. [MotorTrend]
The Varley evR450 is known as Australia’s first electric supercar. This full electric supercar is powered by a high-performance electric motor that enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds. The supercar has a top speed of 200km/h (electronically limited) with a range of 150km with a standard battery or 300km with a range-extension battery pack. The Varley evR450 all-electric supercar will be launched in 2012 for around $200,000. [Autoblog Green]
Nissan has introduced the e-NT400 ATLAS electric truck at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Truck Show. Based on the ATLAS F24, the truck is powered by a combination of a high-capacity Lithium-ion battery and a high-performance electric motor that provides a range of 100 miles (on the JC08 test cycle). This eco-friendly truck also uses Nissan LEAF components. Sadly, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. Stay tuned for more updates. [Autoblog Green]
BYD has announced the availability of the e6 all-electric crossover vehicle. This five-passenger car is the first all-electric vehicle for sale to consumers in China. The BYD e6 is powered by the company’s Iron-Phosphate (or “FE”) batteries, providing a driving range of over 190 miles or around 300 Km. The BYD e6 is priced at 249,800 RMB or around $38,430. [Engadget]
The 2014 Mitsubishi Evo XI will be powered by a combination of a diesel engine and an electric motor. This hybrid engine enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in less than 5 seconds. The upcoming Mitsubishi Evo XI will also feature a revised version of the S-AWC four-wheel drive system. Stay tuned for more updates. [Autocar]
