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Microcar is a term used for the smallest size of cars, with three or four wheels and often an engine smaller than 700 cc (43 cu in). Specific types of microcars include bubble cars, cycle cars, invacar, and quadricycles. In some countries microcars are covered by separate regulations to normal cars with relaxed requirements for registration and licensing. Microcars were popular in Europe after World… Continue reading Micro cars
An e-bike (electric bicycle) is a bicycle with an integrated electric motor that is used to assist propulsion. The electric motor assists the rider’s pedal-power up to 25 km/h and makes riding, climbing hills and carrying loads easy. Power is provided by a rechargeable battery. E-bikes can open up cycling to many in the community… Continue reading e-Bikes
Blade Electric Vehicle (circa 2008) The Blade Electric Vehicle was an electric car conversion for new and used Hyundai Getz cars commenced production during 2008. It is no longer available. Mitsubishi iMiEV The iMiEV electric car (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle) was available in some countries late in 2009 or early in 2010. It was expensive, not popular and… Continue reading History of electric vehicles in Australia
If you already own a hybrid car: If you use your car for commuting to work or driving around town, a plug-in hybrid acts as an electric car all the time you are driving. How important is that? Well, let’s put it this way: I am an electric vehicle purist at heart, and to transform the… Continue reading Hybrid Plug-in Conversions
The conventional car industry is now in sharp decline across the world while consumer demand for zero or low emissions green cars is rising fast. Electric vehicles are now the most popular option. The pseudo-freedom and autonomy offered by cars has largely become an accepted part of life for many in developed countries but is becoming less… Continue reading Green cars
Electric Vehicles (EV) offer much greater energy efficiency than internal combustion engines. The only way electric vehicles are going to make a big difference in people’s lives is if they can do everything a gas car can do and more. They have to look great and they have to be safe. Electric Vehicle conversions use currently… Continue reading EV Conversions
Tesla Motors mission is to design and sell high performance, super efficient electric cars. Tesla Motors state that their cars join style, acceleration, and handling with advanced technologies that make them the quickest and the most energy-efficient cars on the planet. At the core of Tesla Motors is the belief that an electric car need not… Continue reading Tesla Motors
The Nissan LEAF electric car was announced on 2 August 2009 by Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. Nissan claims it to be the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car.[1] The car is designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, and is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles).… Continue reading Nissan LEAF electric car
The iMiEV electric car (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle) is a Japanese-designed electric car first produced in 2008 based on a small petrol car model. In April 2008, it became the first factory made electric vehicle to be approved for use on Australian Roads [1] The is a pure electric plug-in vehicle, and can be recharged in about 7… Continue reading iMiEV electric car
Better Place selected Australia, the world’s sixth largest country in terms of area, to build an Australian electric car network in 2008 [1]. The network was planned to include: The goal is to establish electric car networks that allow zero emission vehicles to run on clean energy grids to reduce the reliance on oil. They intend to build… Continue reading Australian electric car network 2008
