HEVs and PHEVs require the same general maintenance as conventional vehicles, but EVs require less maintenance because they have fewer moving parts and fluids to change. Maintenance needs and safety requirements for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are similar to those of conventional vehicles, while all-electric vehicles…
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Nest CEO Tony Fadell is the secret Silicon Valley power player behind a new smart go-kart startup, according to a report from Fortune magazine. The company, called Actev Motors, debuted its Arrow Smart-Kart at the New York City Toy Fair back in February. Actev has since garnered a good deal of publicity for its device, which is a small electric car that can be controlled…
The government of Ontario offers Up To , off the purchase of an electric car, up to $1, off the purchase and installation of a home charging station and a green license plate that allows drivers to use high-occupancy vehicle/toll (HOV/HOT) lanes when driving alone. The amount each car receives is based on four factors: 1. battery size, 2. number of passengers, 3…
IIn addition to the Lithium-ion Battery Coverage for defects in materials or workmanship (96 months/100, miles, whichever comes first), the Nissan LEAF® Lithium-ion battery is also warranted against capacity loss below nine bars of capacity as shown on the vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge for a period of 96 months or 100, miles (whichever occurs first) with…
An NPR listener (with what may be the best Twitter handle ever — Booky McReaderpants) inquired whether a home can be powered by bicycle-powered generator. It s an interesting issue about energy and the modern world. And the short answer comes from just running the numbers. A typical house in the U.S. uses about 1, kilowatt-hours of energy in a month. So — to Booky…
Hybrid cars are becoming more popular and more common. Basically, a hybrid car is one that uses two or more engines i.e. an electric motor and a conventional engine (either petrol or diesel). The electric engine powers the car at lower speeds and gas engine powers it at higher speeds. A hybrid car like Toyota Prius and Civic Hybrid not only conserves fuel but also…
Batteries have to be babied. That’s because batteries simply perform better when they don’t have to deal with extreme heat or cold. When it comes to batteries for electric vehicles, so-called thermal management systems that ensure batteries operate within a certain temperature range, will be crucial to helping electric cars drive greater distances for a longer period…
In this installment of the 3 Minute Electric Bike Video Series, Bill is talking about how to care for an electric bike battery. We are focusing primarily on Lithium Chemistry batteries. To start, when you first get your bike, charge your battery for 12 full hours. What this does is make sure the current is flowing through all the cells and you’re really conditioning…
The incentives come in two forms: tax credits and rebates. Anyone purchasing a new plug-in hybrid or battery electric car — collectively called plug-in electric vehicles or PEVs — is eligible for a federal tax credit. State and local credits and rebates, however, aren’t available everywhere. Information about them can be spotty, and because programs are susceptible…
Purchase rebates and tax credits have been a major factor in the growth of electric cars over the past few years. By easing the price gap between electric and internal-combustion models-and providing the allure of a cash handout-they ve helped get more people into electric cars. But for some consumers, price is less of a concern than it is for others. The debate over…
The global trade organization Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) was established to pursue common goals and interests in the industry. The first organizational meeting will be held in Shanghai on May 3, 2009. The light electric vehicle (LEV) industry formed a global trade association (called LEVA) to develop uniform technical standards for LEVS, and promote…
Search the internet for “human-electric hybrid” and you will see some prototypes of cars, and many attempts at powered bikes or enclosed scooters. But where is the dreamer’s sustainable vehicle: a weather-proof car that can carry two, compete with fossil-fueled traffic, and provide the opportunity to get a workout while extending our range? Would it surprise you to…
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