Engineers are becoming more and more interested in how their skills can directly fulfill their passion. If you’re looking for a career that combines a love of mechanical and electrical engineering with your desire to make a difference in the world, a career in the electric car industry could be your calling. Working with electrical cars is perfect for innovators…
The prototype Raht Racer – Raht standing for Recumbent Human Automobile Transit With their sleek shells providing both protection from the elements and an aerodynamic advantage over bicycles, human-powered velomobiles do offer an intriguing alternative to cars. Unfortunately, though, they can t go as fast as automobiles, meaning that they often still have to be ridden…
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After years of being theoretically exciting, electrically assisted bikes are finally becoming common in the United States — enough for people to start studying their many benefits. A new study by John MacArthur of OTREC at Portland State University offers some early results about the people e-bikes serve, the ways they get used and their possible role in reducing…
Slide-328182 What s a kart? Karts may seem like little cars, but there are some defining characteristics that separate them from ATVs or other tiny conveyances. Obviously, size is a big factor, but one major aspect of a kart is its complete lack of a traditional suspension; here the axle is firmly affixed to the frame, there is no differential (both rear tires turn…
Electric vehicles have developed a passionate following in California, but they have largely failed to catch on nationwide. Photo: Michael Cummo, Hearst Connecticut Media ChargePoint s new charging stations are designed to provide fast charging to today s electric cars, and tomorrow s as well, even as battery packs improve. Photo: ChargePoint Photo: ChargePoint As…
Last week, German automaker Audi made its first big splash into the E-bike world, releasing photos and videos of an exciting lightweight prototype electric stunt bike that may be among the most ambitious projects introduced in this space to date. No specific names or dates have been announced yet by the Germans, so for now it is still technically a concept bike–but…
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Tesla Roadster April 9, 2009Cars like the million dollar Porsche Carrera GT and Ferrari Enzo are rightly considered supercars with their lightweight carbon fiber construction and 650 hp (477 kw) thoroughbred mid mounted engines making them capable of 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds. The amazing thing is that electric vehicles like the 250 hp (183 kw) Tesla Roadster, which…
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When it comes to choosing between electric trucks and gas trucks for your fleet, the decision isn t always easy. Both have their pros and cons and what works best for one business might not be the right choice for another. So, how do you figure out which might suit your fleet better? The Cost Factor Electric trucks are generally more expensive to buy upfront. Here’s…
The Hauler Line of Gas, Diesel and Electric Utility Vehicles For more than 110 years, Cushman has built a wide range of material handling and personnel transportation solutions for a variety of industries. The Cushman Hauler line of utility vehicles offers a range of models to meet customer needs, including these highlights: • Hauler 800 — The Cushman Hauler 800 is…
In the present study, comparing e-biking to conventional bicycling on two different routes simulating relevant cycling to work options, e-biking was faster and less intensive than conventional bicycling, especially on the hilly route. However, 95% of time spent biking, both for e-bike and conventional bike, were considered to be MVPA. E-biking were faster than conventional…
Electric bikes are a new and promising alternative form of urban transportation. They provide all the advantages of a regular bicycle: fun exercise, free parking, zero emissions, and freedom from gridlock, while eliminating one of the bicycle s more serious drawbacks, lack of power. Imagine pedalling up a hill as comfortably as riding down, that s what the e-bike…
