Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles

There are 4 main types of Electric Vehicles:

  • (BEV) - Battery Electric Vehicles
  • (HEV) - Hybrid Electric Motor and Small Gasoline Engine
  • (PHEV) - Plug-In has an Electric Motor and Small Gasoline Engine
  • (EREV) - Extended Range Electric Vehicle..a small combsution engine powers a generator that sends electricity to batteries which power the vehicle (ie: the Chevy Volt)

Charging Stations

Most Electric Vehicles are limited by battery technology to traveling 100 miles or less.

While the deployment /installation of Retail charging Stations is expected to rapidly expand over the next 5 years Most consumers will simply charge their electric vehicle at night before heading off to work the next day.

If you purchase a Ford Focus Best buy Best Buy will install a 240-volt charging stations for $1,499 .

Electric Vehicles

 

Tesla

Tesla Roadster and Model S

Tesla’s Roadster was the original Electric “Hot Rod” and the new Model S continues in that tradition with 415lbs of Torque, 0-60 in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 130 and to top it off it is a drop dead gorgeous car.

The Tesla Model S Starts at $49,500 (after Federal Rebates) and offers 3 different battery range options :

  • 160 Miles
  • 240 Miles
  • 300 Miles

Read more on the Tesla Model S…

 

Audi E Tron

Audi E Tron 100% Electric

Following in Tesla’s foot steps in 2009 Audi went high end sports performance in bringing to market the 100% electric E Tron
Quick Specs :

A high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors – two each at the front and rear axles – drive the wheels, making the concept car a true quattro. Producing 313 hp and 3,319 lb-ft of torque, the two-seater accelerates from 0 – 62 mph in 4.8 seconds, and from 37 – 75 mph in 4.1 seconds. The lithium-ion battery provides a truly useable energy content of 42.4 kilowatt hours to enable a range of approximately 154 miles.
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Ford Focus ElectricFord Focus Electric 2012 Ford Focus 100% electric vehicle and has a range of around 70 miles on a 23 kwh high-voltage, lightweight lithium-ion battery system.

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Honda Fit Electric

Honda fit EV 100% Electric

The 2013 Honda Fit. Range is 123 Miles on the 20KWh Lithium-ion Battery with 92kW high-density coaxial electric motor , 188 lb-ft of torque !
Initially will be lease only ..3 years $389 a month and no Down Payment

Honda Fit EV Discussions…

 

Nissan Leaf Electric

Nissan Leaf Electric

The 2012 Nissan Leaf is a 100% electric vehicle and has a range of 100 miles.

Nissan Leaf Discussions…

 

Coda Electric Car

2012 Coda Sedan- 100% electric

The Coda Sedan electric can get up-to 150 miles on a charge , easily the farthest range of any of the main stream electric vehicles for 2012. Charge time is 6 hours at 240Volt for it’s 36 kWh battery generates 135hp and top speed is around 85mph.

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Scion IQ ElectricToyota Scion IQ Electric

Less than 1,000 Toyota Scion IQ Electric vehicles are expected to be produced for 2102 with higher production ramping up in 2013.
The Scion IQ Electric has a range of 50-mile range
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Mitsubishi I Electric Mitsubishi I Electric The Mitsubishi I is a 100% pure electric vehicle with a range of around 62 miles. Charge times are comparatively high at 7 hours at 240v (22.5 hours at 120v)

Price : $29,500 for base model
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Fisker Karma

2012 Fisker Karma

The Fisker Karma like the Chevy Volt is a Extended Range Electric Vehicle ..but that is where the comparison ends. The Fisker Karma is all about being a electric sports car..a elegant sports car.. 100 mph and looks great .

Range: 50 miles on battery – + 250 Miles on generator run on Gas or E85

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Chevy Volt

2012 Chevy Volt

The 2012 Chevy Volt is a Extended Range Electric Vehicle . It has not only an electric motor with a range of around 40 miles but also a small gasoline powered generator that produces more electric power and extends the range of the volt to over 300 miles.

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2012 Zero XU Electric Motorcycle2012 Zero XU Electric Motorcycle Zero has been making electric motorcycles for 6 years. The 2012 Zero XU is a Zero’s basic street bike ..the perfect back and forth to work bike that will cost you less than 1 penny a mile to operate !

Quick Specs:

Range:

City- 42 Miles
Highway- 28 Miles

Top Speed 65mph

Battery:

3.0Kwh Li-Ion

32 Cents to full Charge

 

Brammo Enertia Electric Motorcycle

Brammo Enertia Electric Motorcycle

Brammo Enertia + electric motorcycle
Top speed is 60+ MPH with 80 mile range
Motor Type: High output sealed brushless permanent magnet AC
Peak Motor Power: 13kW @ 4500 rpm
Peak Continuous Current: 80 A
Max Motor Torque: 40 N-m, 29.5 ft-lb @ 0 – 1450 rpm

Brammo Power™ batteries
Battery Pack Capacity: 6.0 kWh
Battery Pack Voltage: 88.8 V (nominal)
Recharge Time: Approximately 8 hours
Battery Life: 1,000 cycles to 80% capacity

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toyota prius hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid The Toyota Prius Hybrid leads the Hybrid field for MPG in 2012.City :51 MPG
Highway : 48 MPGRead more…

 

honda civic hybrid 20122012 Honda Civic HybridHonda Civic Hybrid Electric/Gas.City :44 MPG
Highway : 44 MPGRead more…

 

Lexus CT HybridLexus CT Electric / Gasoline Hybrid getsCity :43 MPG
Highway : 40 MPGRead more…

 

Toyota Camry Hybrid2012 Toyota Camry HybridMPG for the 2012 Toyota Camry Electric / Gasoline HybridCity :43 MPG
Highway : 39 MPGRead more…

 

Honda Insight HybridMPG for the Honda Insight Electric/ Gasoline HybridCity :41 MPG
Highway : 44 MPGRead more…

 

Ford Fusion HybridMPG for the Ford Fusion HybridCity :41 MPG
Highway : 36 MPGRead more…

 

Tesla

Mercedes Benz E400 Hybrid 2013

Mercedes Benz is bringing the E400 Hybrid to the US Market for 2013 (Arrives late 2012)

The electric motor will deliver 27horsepower and 184 pf torque

  • 27 MPG Combined
  • 140 MPH

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Electric Vehicle Acronyms

EVs (all-electric vehicles) are powered only
by one or more electric motors. They receive
electricity by plugging into the grid and store
it in batteries. They consume no petroleumbased fuel while driving and produce no tailpipe emissions.

EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment) delivers electrical energy from an electricity source
to charge a PEV’s batteries. It communicates
with the PEV to ensure that an appropriate and
safe flow of electricity is supplied.

HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles) combine an ICE
or other propulsion source with batteries,
regenerative braking, and an electric motor
to provide high fuel economy. They rely on a
petroleum-based or alternative fuel for power
and are not plugged in to charge. HEV batteries are charged by the ICE or other propulsion
source and during regenerative braking.
ICEs (internal combustion engines) generate
mechanical power by burning a liquid fuel
(such as gasoline, diesel, or a biofuel) or a
gaseous fuel (such as compressed natural
gas). They are the dominant power source for
on-road vehicles today.

PEVs (plug-in electric vehicles) derive all or part
of their power from electricity supplied by the
electric grid. They include EVs and PHEVs.

PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) use batteries to power an electric motor, plug into the
electric grid to charge, and use a petroleumbased or alternative fuel to power an ICE or
other propulsion source.

Source: Energy.Gov

Did your Know ?

That there were more electric vehicles in 1912 than gasoline , I didn't either and found Wikipedia article on that fact especially interesting.

Acceptance of electric cars was initially hampered by a lack of power infrastructure, but by 1912, many homes were wired for electricity, enabling a surge in the popularity of the cars. At the turn of the century, 40 percent of American automobiles were powered by steam, 38 percent by electricity, and 22 percent by gasoline.

33,842 electric cars were registered in the United States, and America became the country where electric cars had gained the most acceptance.

While basic electric cars cost under $1,000 (in 1900 dollars, roughly $26,000 today), most early electric vehicles were massive, ornate carriages designed for the upper-class customers that made them popular.
They featured luxurious interiors, replete with expensive materials, and averaged $3,000 by 1900 (roughly $79,000 today). Sales of electric cars peaked in 1912.More Info...