jeudi 25 septembre 2008

World’s fastest production car to go electric – with “several years between charging”

World’s fastest production car to go electric – with “several years between charging”: "Now comes news that an Ultimate Aero EV Electric Vehicle is in development. A 500 bhp EV is planned for late 2009 and a 1000 bhp 4WD EV is also under consideration. Now here’s the kicker – the press statement reads: “The drive train under development will feature a revolutionary power source allowing for extended time between charging intervals with the possibility of several years between charging.”"

mardi 23 septembre 2008

Chrysler unveils plans for electric cars - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:

Chrysler unveils plans for electric cars - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:: "Chrysler LLC said Tuesday it is planning to roll out a line of plug-in electric vehicles in 2010.

Chrysler, a division of Germany-based Daimler AG, revealed three prototypes of electric vehicles in development: Dodge EV, a sports coupe; Jeep Wrangler, a sport utility vehicle; and Chrysler Town & Country, a minivan."

mercredi 17 septembre 2008

Tesla Motors’s Second Electric Car Will Be Made in San Jose - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com

Tesla Motors’s Second Electric Car Will Be Made in San Jose - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com: "Tesla Motors’ second all-electric car, the Model S, is one step closer to reality.

On Wednesday morning, the company will announce a deal to lease 89 acres of land in San Jose, Calif. to build a company headquarters and a 600,000-square-foot plant to produce the battery-powered Model S sedan. (The company’s first model, a $109,000 roadster, is assembled in England and California.)"