256W Regenerative Shock Absorber Built by NY State University
Regenerative braking systems are an essential part of any electric/hybrid car, making it more efficient by taking advantage that energy can be relatively easy-recoverable when converted to electricity. Regenerative suspension systems are yet another approach to this class of mechanisms, continuously recovering the vibrational energy that occurs due to road irregularities, vehicle acceleration and braking.
OLEV: The First Wirelessly-Powered EV Made in South Korea
The world's first commercial wireless EV has been introduced on Tuesday in South Korea at a theme park in Seoul. It's called the "On-Line Electric Vehicle" (OLEV), and it gets its energy from cables underneath the surface of the road. The car doesn't make any contact with the road, all the energy is transferred by magnetic induction.
Small Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Show Potential in Central and Eastern Europe
Nobody would have ever though that Central and Eastern Europe would have the technology or financial resources to build a super car or a zero emission vehicle. This is why we are now astonished as the Hungarian company called Antro developed a hybrid car that is also able to run on solar power.
Small Japanese Company Selling Hand-Built, Home-Made Electric Cars
While giant auto manufacturers spend millions to build electric vehicles, a Japanese family decided to open a family-run business in their garage-workshop and to build eco-friendly electric cars by hand.
Hertz Car Rental Service Using Electric Nissan LEAF in Their Future Offer
Hertz, a worldwide car hire company, plans to buy electric cars and make them available for renting in Europe and the U.S. within the next two years. Teaming up with Nissan, they will start their electric car hire service with LEAF, Nissan's first electric car available to the public.
EMC Launches Affordable Electric Vehicle Based on Dacia Logan
The world's first electric Pick-up, EMC (Electric Motor Cars), built on a Dacia Logan platform, brought to the U.S. by Envision Motor Co., has been presented by Des Moines Motors, an ex-Chrysler dealer.
VW Presents Its New Coupe Hybrid Concept at NAIAS in Detroit
2010 comes with no surprises anymore as it continues the trend imposed last year, when most of the manufacturers presented electric vehicles and hybrid or plug-in hybrids.
Electric Ford Focus On The Market by 2011
This Monday, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Ford announced their intentions to build a next-generation Ford Focus, an all-electric version of the vehicle, starting next year.
Panasonic to Equip Tesla Motors' Future EVs With Their Batteries
Just few days ago, Tesla Motors announced that they will start the collaboration with Panasonic for the development of the next generation battery cells for the EV.
Chevy Spark EV Unveiled at New Delhi Auto Show
GM (General Motors) introduced the electric Spark, which will be India's first 4-door electric vehicle. Hyundai has also unveiled the electric version of its i10 model, but for sure it will be more expensive than the e-Spark.
