McCain proposes $300M prize for new auto battery
Posted by PhoenixEV on Jun 23, 2008 in EV News | 0 comments
By GLEN JOHNSON, Associated Press Writer FRESNO, Calif. – John McCain is hoping to solve the country’s energy crisis with cold hard cash. The presumed Republican nominee on Monday proposed a $300 million government prize to whoever can develop an automobile battery that far surpasses existing technology. The bounty would equate to $1 for every man,...
Read MoreManufacturers – Miles Electric Vehicles
Posted by PhoenixEV on Jun 20, 2008 in Manufacturers | 0 comments
Continuing our Manufacturers series, Miles Electric Vehicles was founded in 2004 by entrepreneur/philanthropist Miles Rubin with a mission to rapidly develop advanced all electric vehicles to meet the needs of organizations and everyday drivers, while using no gas and producing zero tailpipe emissions. While the current MILES line includes low speed all electric...
Read MoreManufacturers – Tesla Motors, Inc.
Posted by PhoenixEV on Jun 19, 2008 in Manufacturers | 0 comments
Continuing our Manufacturers series, we showcase Tesla Motors, Inc. Everyone in the EV community is probably aware of the sexiest, highest performing electric vehicle in production today. The Tesla Roadster. This beautiful car goes 0-60 MPH in just under 4 seconds and has a top speed of 125 MPH yet a range of around 200 miles. Yes, the performance of a...
Read MoreManufacturers – Phoenix Motorcars, Inc.
Posted by PhoenixEV on Jun 18, 2008 in Manufacturers | 0 comments
The first in our manufacturers series is Phoenix Morotcars, Inc. Phoenix Motorcars vision was to manufacture zero-emission, freeway-speed fleet vehicles. After years of researching available components, Phoenix found the right fusion of platform and technologies to provide two best-in-class all-electric vehicles. Phoenix Motorcars uses the revolutionary lithium...
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