May 25, 2013

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Chevy Corvette And Homemade Electrical Conversions

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The vehicle industry these days is beginning to open wider doors for electric cars. In fact, more manufacturers are pro-electric motors. It means that they are now more inclined in using those motors which are run in electricity. One big factor for this preference is that consumers are becoming conscious on environmental issues. That’s why [...]

GM to accelerate Volt Delivery Nationwide soon

GM to accelerate Volt Delivery Nationwide soon

GM’s  designer Ed Welburn said the automaker will speed up distribution of the Chevrolet Volt electric car so it’s sold in every U.S. state by the end of this year. It is major acceleration in the rollout of the plug-in hybrid. It’s equipped with a 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. It has a 1.4-liter, 16-valve, 4-cylinder, in-line [...]

GM Unveiled EN-V XIAO Concept Car in Shanghai

GM Unveiled EN-V XIAO Concept Car in Shanghai

The General Motors unveiled its newly designed electric car which is capable of beating the traffic blockage and parking difficulty.  According to its developers, the two- seater Electronic Networked- vehicle (EN-V) is designed to lighten the common driver concerns and also addresses environmental issues, energy consumption and affordability. The car rotate 360 degree is a [...]

“Nissan Leaf” EV Sold Out Until March 2011

The world leading vehicle manufacturer Nissan has demonstrated its leaf electric car last week in Japan, which is said to be fully electric and runs on zero-emission technology. It has also the feature of rare door video facilities.  The reports say that due to limited production capacity the cars are already sold out until March [...]

Nissan Leaf EV Wins 2011 European Car of the Year

Nissan Leaf has become the first zero emissions vehicle to win the European Car of the Year competition. A panel of journalists voted and made this the first all electric vehicle to receive the award. The Nissan leaf is a midsize vehicle and has a fuel rating of 99 miles per gallon according to the [...]

Nissan Introduces the “New Mobility Concept” with Renault/Nissan Twizy Electric Cars

Nissan Renault Twizy Z E Concept New Mobility Concept

Today, Nissan introduced the New Mobility Concept (NMC), which in fact is none other than the Renault Twizy ZEConcept bearing the insignia of the Japanese manufacturer. Still hoping to become a pioneer in the commercialization of electric propulsion vehicles, the duo Renault / Nissan continues to innovate and at a rate of crazy. Moreover, they [...]

Sony Delayed the “Gran Turismo 5″ Release for the Second Time

Sony delayed the global release of its “Gran Turismo 5” racing title for the console a second time because of production issues. Sony will sell the game “this holiday season,” Satoshi Fukuoka, a spokesman at the game unit in Tokyo, said by telephone today. Tokyo-based Sony had planned to sell the game on Nov. 2 [...]

Chevrolet Volt : Test Drive Results

People interested in electric cars can test drive GM’s Chevrolet Volt when a national tour stops in San Diego on Oct. 20.  General Motors says interest in the electric car has led it to boost production in the first year. The Volt packs some interesting technology into its five-door hatchback frame, and it really has [...]

GM’s Chevrolet Volt : Pubic Test Drive Reviews

Chevrolet introduced the 2011 Volt to the press today, releasing for the first time some new information about the car’s power train, trim levels and battery technology, and offering a detailed look at what customers might get when the vehicle goes on sale later this year. The Volt is a multibillion-dollar bet. From the day [...]

Pre-Order Gran Turismo 5 (GT5) for Sony PS3 from Amazon

The next installment of the award-winning Gran Turismo simulation racing franchise, Gran Turismo 5, is designed for play exclusively to the PlayStation 3 system. Known for its signature beauty and precision, this highly anticipated racer showcases new jaw-dropping cars, real-life tracks, and diverse racing styles. Gran Turismo 5 promises to deliver exciting advancements to the [...]

25,000 Nissan Leaf EVs to Deliver in US by the end of 2011

25,000 Nissan Leaf EVs to Deliver in US by the end of 2011 : Nissan has responded to rumors that high demand for its Leaf EV in Japan could cause the company to limit delivery in the United States to just around 3,000 units by the end of March, 2011. In talks with the people [...]

Chevy Volt’s Rival Nissan Leaf Rollout Date Announced – Available in December

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Nissan announced its rollout schedule for its own electric car, the $32,780 Leaf. The vehicle will be available in December in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Tennessee. Customers there, who make up more then 55% of the reservations so far for the Leaf, can start placing firm orders in August. The car will show up [...]