Nissan's EV Prototype
Nissan has committed to producing an all electric vehicle by 2010. While this prototype looks like a breadbox, the production version promises to be much more attractive. With an estimated 100 mile range, Nissan promises that there will be no premium for this vehicle being electric.
According to Mark Perry, Nissan’s Director of Product Planning, in a recent interview for Wired, Nissan plans to shoot for volume rather than price adjustment. Perry said “We may not be the first to market with an EV, but we’ll be the first to mass-market an EV.” Read the rest of this entry »
Tesla Model S
HAWTHORNE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE) —Tesla Motors is now taking orders for the Model S, an all electric family sedan that carries seven people and travels 300 miles per charge.
The Model S, which carries its charger onboard, can be recharged from any 120V, 240V or 480V outlet, with the latter taking only 45 minutes. By recharging their car while they stop for a meal, drivers can go from LA to New York in approximately the same time as a gasoline car. Moreover, the floor-mounted battery pack is designed to be changed out in less time than it takes to fill a gas tank, allowing for the possibility of battery-pack swap stations. Read the rest of this entry »
BG C100
Next in our manufacturers series is a small and inexpensive car from BG Automotive Group called the C100. The C100 is a 4 door hatchback that can go up to 45 MPH and 60-120 miles on a charge. While the speed may be a turn-off to some, those in urban will certainly like the price: $15,995 – $17,995 depending on options. Read the rest of this entry »
Tesla Motors
The Chicago store — which will open this spring — is at 1053 W. Grand Ave., near the Kennedy Expressway in the River West neighborhood. The site is visible from the Ohio Street off-ramp and offers convenient access from the suburbs and further afield. The location gives prospective customers the opportunity to experience Tesla’s best-in-class performance under a range of driving conditions, including highways and urban streets. Read the rest of this entry »
Progressive X Prize
DETROIT (January 11, 2009) – The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a multi-million dollar competition designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles, today announced details of a Demonstration Division designed specifically for large, established automobile manufacturers.
“We believe that this new Division provides an ideal platform for major automakers in the U.S. and E.U. to promote their latest fuel efficient vehicles and we hope this announcement sparks new entries into the competition,” noted Peter Diamandis, President and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation. Read the rest of this entry »