Electric Cars

Good article today on ZD Net about the next year in electric cars. 7 trends driving electric vehicles in 2012 As 2011 draws to a close, the environment for electric vehicle adoption remains positive — despite a dramatically altered political landscape, which could result in reduced federal financial support for pilots or individual purchases moving forward, and battery safety concerns …

EV Connect and ClipperCreek Reach Major Milestone for Improving California’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure 100th deployment marks solid progress toward statewide upgrade of 600+ EV charging stations CULVER CITY, California, November 16, 2011 — In an effort to give California’s electric vehicle (EV) drivers greater access to quality charging stations and upgrade the state’s existing infrastructure, EV Connect, a leading provider …

While the growth of electric and hybrid cars is a significant step towards finding a solution to our gas problem in today’s world, the bigger impact may come from the adoption of green initiatives on the commercial level. There are so many diesel trucks running the streets of our cities everyday. If commercial fleets can be converted to use all …

Many of us fondly remember Fred Flinstone and his foot-powered automobile. Unfortunately, the self-powered car never materialized in our real world. Instead, we have millions of cars on the road today that all use a lot of gas and produce fumes that are harmful to our environment. Environmentally friendly cars are a big step in the right direction. While many …

Mike Koenigs is a successful Internet Marketer and video entrepreneur. He bought a Tesla electric car with his money earned from his successful business. In the video he shows what buying a Tesla has meant to him and how he aims to get his life off the grid. “Life With Tesla” Check it out and comment bellow as to what …

Jose Marc Castro asked: Many people believe that hybrid electric cars have opened the marketplace for pure electric cars as well as increasing demand for hybrid vehicles. But what exactly is a hybrid electric car and what can it do for you? Hybrid vehicles A hybrid vehicle is one which integrates both traditional internal combustion engine power with that of …

Victor Pixels asked: In the recent years of vehicle trends, it seems like everyone is into eco-friendly vehicles such as hybrids and all electric cars. Americans cannot get enough of the mediocre looking Prius. They *** in their pants just thinking about the new all electric Nissan Leaf. But what about all the driving enthusiasts out there who wish they …

Richard G Watson asked: If I charge up an electric vehicle, won’t I be simply transferring my pollution to a power station? Yes! You will, but fortunately not nearly as much. Even though there is a loss of electricity between the power station and your home, it is still vastly more efficient to power an electric car. The Tesla roadster …

Charles Cridland asked: With the price of oil soaring and gasoline prices rising as a result, the desire for alternative fuels is higher than ever. Electric cars are one alternative mode of transportation that eschews the use of gas. Electric cars have both advantages and disadvantages as an alternative mode of transportation. Advantages of Electric Cars Electricity is everywhere and …

Stan Soliday asked: Toyota electric cars are ahead of the curve most of the time. Now is no exception. Let’s take a look at the history of the Prius. Over ten years ago auto makers were subjected to market pressures that basically killed the electric car movement. If you need more information on that, see the “Who Killed the Electric …

In 2006, thousands of electric cars were destroyed by the companies that built them. Today, less than five years later, the electric car is back...with a vengeance.

Arman Tyler asked: Electric toy cars for children can be a whole lot of fun! Children think these are fun and they like to ride them around the garden and maybe up hallways indoors. It is a joy for any parent to watch a child learn to ride their electric toy cars around the house and the garden; they seem …

Terry Bolton asked: There are yearly contests for engineering students, as well as high school students that can enter their electric car designs that promote the development of this automotive technology. Despite the fact the electric auto has been manufactured, and forgotten there is a continuous push for more optimal designs that can utilize battery or solar power to move …

Daniel Collins asked: The increasing concern about the state of the environment has seen gas-guzzling automobiles become a target of much dispute. It’s no secret that the carbon-emissions being pumped into the environment every second by diesel-driven cars is having a major detrimental effect, which is why solutions like electric cars are becoming more popular. Electric cars offer transport driven …

Larry Bauge asked: For many years the electric cars dc batteries have seen several design tests to check out different theories. Back then prototypes were typically built to test the system designs and make adjustments before offering the final product up for sale. Today we have costly gas and great battery technology which has actually piqued the interest in electric …

Jason Bolte asked: The electric cars for kids are not new on the market and they are becoming more and more sophisticated with the development of this segment of the toy industry. You can readily get one of these for your kid. He or she will definitely love playing with it outdoors. You will also have the peace of mind …

Art K Krause asked: I have had an interest in alternate sources of energy. I have investigated solar power and wind power but both are very expensive and look ugly on my house. I have asked my neighbors what they would think of my building a virtual wind farm to power my home and the answers were not enthusiastic to …

Sandra Maria Stammberger asked: Gas prices are on the rise and the Jones’s don’t know where to turn. Unfortunately employers don’t pay more to compensate for the escalating cost of fuel. This leaves families struggling to figure out the means to deal with the extra cost of travel. Less families are going on vacations, visiting relatives and taking unnecessary trips …

Jim Crow asked: They have appeared on TV, talked about on the radio and splashed over the cover pages of magazines. What exactly are electric cars and what do we know about them? Well, there are some facts that you may want to acquaint yourself with about this new type of cars that run on batteries instead of gasoline. First, …

Tony S Gee asked: It’s beginning to look like we’ll be seeing an increasing number of electricity powered vehicles on our roads as motor manufacturers introduce ever more appealing electric cars. The last three years have seen a dramatic fall in sales of gas-guzzling SUVs in the United States as consumers vote with their wallets and go for more energy …