Internal Revenue Code Section 30D provides a credit for Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicles including passenger vehicles and light trucks. For vehicles acquired after December 31, 2009, the credit is equal to $2, 500 plus, for a vehicle which draws propulsion energy from a battery with at least 5 kilowatt hours of capacity, $417, plus an additional $417…
A Modern Polliwog With its blocked-off grille covered in the usual piano-black plastic, a stack of LEDs defining each end of the front bumper cover, and an EV-exclusive taillamp design, the Ioniq Electric is subtle about announcing its ampere dependency. But the rest of the car is conventionally drawn to a fault. It’s a fastback hatch with lines that split the difference…
Editor in Chief: Dr. Benot Masseu ISSN online: 1751-4096 ISSN print: 1751-4088 4 issues per year Subscription price IJEHV provides a high quality, fully refereed international forum in the field of electric and hybrid automotive systems, including in-vehicle electricity production such as hydrogen fuel cells, to describe innovative solutions for the technical challenges…
It is not easy to decide whether to get a hub motor or a crank drive motor for an electric bike, because each motor and its related system has advantages and disadvantages. Here are the pros and cons of a hub motor vs a crank drive motor for an electric bike, so you can decide which would work better for your needs. Most electric bikes have a motor on the hub or on…
Considering where you buy if you’re in the market for a new vehicle is essential. Many dealers offer a variety of vehicles, help with financing and paperwork, and other perks that private sellers or online retailers can’t match. Be sure to test drive multiple cars, get a vehicle history report, and ask about extra options that can add up quickly, such as paint and…
DC Quick Charger The DC Quick Charger is the most robust charger that Eaton offers. It will charge an electric vehicle s battery to 80 percent capacity in 15 to 30 minutes. This charging station is the perfect solution for commercial and retail parking lots and highway rest stops.Network Manager Software The Network Manager software provides Web portals for fleet…
Paul Holmes, a Washington math teacher, discovered he could build an electric car - a converted 1971 VW Superbeetle - for about $2200with no prior experience. I caught up with him to find out how he did it, and why he decide to take on this EV conversion project! First Steps to Build an Electric Car Lynne: Hi, Paul. Welcome. So you started out to build an electric…
Designed with safety in mind- the Arrow Smart-Kart and Actev Application combine to provide multiple ways to support safe operation of the Arrow Smart-Kart. Arrow Smart Kart Safety Features: Proximity Sensor on the front of the Arrow supports Anti-Collision. When this feature is on it mitigates potential impacts. Actev Light on the rear of the seat- provides bright…
Light electric vehicles are a viable way of reducing urban congestion and local pollutant emissions. Electric bicycles combine electrical and human power, hence they represent an appealing class of hybrid vehicles in such a context. Differently from other hybrid vehicles, the energy management of hybrid bicycles is little investigated in the literature. In this work…
There are lots of very good plug-in electric cars for sale now, and quite a few of them-especially Nissan Leafs-are starting to show up on used-car lots as three-year leases expire. We recently suggested some used hybrid-electric vehicles to avoid on the used-car lot. Now we turn to electric cars. Here are four plug-in vehicles we suggest you think long and hard before…
Even without the prospect of the Bolt, though, the Soul EV is an irrelevant electric-car option for most Americans. That’s because Kia limits sales of the model to just 10 U.S. states: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Odd as this may seem, such a sales strategy is nothing new in the world…
Financial services firm, Deloitte, has released its annual automotive consumer study detailing what the average South African motorists think about advanced in-vehicle technology and electric cars in the country. The survey was sent via email to 22, 078 consumers worldwide (16 years old and up), following a unique sample plan designed to be nationally representative…
With their immense potential for increasing the country s energy security, economic vitality, and quality of life, plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs, including plug-in hybrid electric and all-electric) will play a key role in the country s transportation future. In fact, transitioning to a mix of plug-in electric and low-carbon fuels and electricity could reduce greenhouse…
There s no doubt that electric cars are all the rage right now. Sure, you may not have one yet, but a steadily increasing number of shoppers are buying them, drawn to the practicality, environmental benefits, tax savings and low-cost driving experience. But what happens in a few years when leases expire and electric vehicles become more common? Is it a good idea to…