Tesla Motors Selects BorgWarner for Production of New Gearbox for Tesla Roadster
Posted by PhoenixEV on Sep 9, 2008 in EV News, Manufacturers | 0 comments
SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sep 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Tesla Motors Inc. has selected BorgWarner Inc. for the production of a single-speed gearbox for the Tesla Roadster and is initiating a ramped-up production rate. So far, 27 customers have taken delivery of Roadsters. Tesla engineers developed the specifications for the new gearbox and provided them to...
Read MoreBob Simpson’s BMW Conversion
Posted by PhoenixEV on Sep 6, 2008 in Conversions | 0 comments
The Performance EV site by Bob Simpson shows the details of a really neat BMW conversion that is still in progress. This conversion will maintain performance and luxury of the BMW while changing it to an electric vehicle. While not going to the level of detail of some of the other sites, this site shows the latest technology to achieve a very nice and usable...
Read MoreManufacturers – Fisker Automotive
Posted by PhoenixEV on Sep 6, 2008 in Manufacturers | 0 comments
Continuing our Manufacturers series, Fisker Automotive was founded in 2007 as a joint venture between Fisker Coachbuild, LLC and Quantum Technologies with a mission to make a difference not only in the automotive industry, but in the environment as well. Fisker plans to produce the Karma, a plug-in hybrid luxury car that combines the best in performance, styling...
Read MoreThe Ultimate Fuel Economy Challenge: 100 + Hopefuls Intend to Compete for $10 Million Progressive Automotive X PRIZE
Posted by PhoenixEV on Sep 1, 2008 in EV News | 0 comments
SANTA MONICA, CA, August 27, 2008— As American drivers prepare to fill up their gas tanks for what is regarded as the last long weekend of summer, many hopeful winners of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE –a multi-million dollar competition designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles – are laboring away in their...
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