The new Opel Ampera Electric Car concept was unveiled recently at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, March 3 2009. Adam Opel GmbH is a subsidiary of GM in Europe. The car’s exterior design first hit you with the unique macho though guy look on the front headlights. A good start for counteracting motor enthusiast’s weak opinion of electric cars. Boasting zero carbon emissions, the Ampera four-door electric hatchback offers a top speed of 130 Km/hr (80 miles per hour) with a range of 145 kilometers (90miles). It is powered by a 330 volt lithium ion battery and charges within 14 hours by plugging into any home A/C electric outlet.
Jan
14
Some drivers may miss the motor noise and the exhaust fumes, but the instant torque on these electric cars makes it an instant turn-on. Check out this video of the ShelbEV Shelby Cobra 427 electric conversion, it will do 0-60 MPH in 3.2 seconds!!!
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Jan
14
The Venturi Fetish “sports car of the future” is the first production electric super car produced by former racing driver Gildo Pastor, CEO of Venturi Automobiles in Monaco, with several other models of electric vehicles. The Venturi Fetish is designed as a luxury sports car with WIMAX (Intel®) technology to monitor and manage it’s array of Lithium batteries. It comes with neoprene seats and iPod as standard. At a cost of 300,000 pounds, it is not for everyone, but has sparked the interest of some major celebrities like Keanu Reeves. The car offers over 300 horsepower, all of the torque is available the moment you touch the throttle, it does zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds with top speed of “just” 105 mph.
Dec
19
The new Aptera plug-in electric hybrid car has a fluid exterior form designed to have minimum drag for best energy efficiency (300 mpg). Fun to drive and boasts a top speed of 85 miles per hour with race car type safety features and hi-tech options like “Smart Phone Connectivity” (plug in your iPhone for music and switch to an incoming call with the touch of a button). The gull wing doors are great for stepping out in tight parking spaces.
Nov
29
Setting a great example for sluggish car companies afraid to invest in groundbreaking innovation, Kia Motors Corporation unvelis the new Borrego Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) which boasts a high output 154 hosrpower fuel cell with 450 volts Supercapacitor. Extended driving range and ability to start motor in sub-zero temperatures top the list of new features. Let’s hope other companies can compete soon.