Last year, Specialized made waves in the bike world with the introduction of the Turbo, an electric bike with a top-speed of 28 miles per hour. It was the world’s fastest e-bike—too fast, everyone thought, for the U.S., where the legal limit for e-bikes is 20 mph. This weekend, the Turbo goes on sale at Specialized dealers in the U.S. How’s that possible? No, they…
From what you read and hear, you might think that the end of the internal combustion is imminent. It isn’t. And here’s why: Despite the hype, most people don’t choose to drive electric vehicles. Even in Europe, where the social and economic pressures to reduce emissions are keen, only 0.15% of vehicles on the road are battery-powered. And even those can’t claim to…
Fastest electric go kart acceleration: Linde E1 set world record (HD Video) Oschersleben, Germany - The electric kart, or e-kart, called the Linde E1 , accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds , setting the world record for the fastest electric go kart acceleration at the Motorsport Arena. Photo: 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.45 seconds – this was the new world record…
When I was a kid, the Big Wheel endgame was to pedal down the driveway, then peel out in a Mario Kart-esque sliding turn. That typically meant more skinned chins and elbows than glory. Razor s Crazy Cart, though, lets me drift to my heart s content. You want fun? This thing s got fun. What Is It? It s an electric go-cart that s built for flat, smooth surfaces. It…
For our final technical project we decided to build an electric go kart using commonly available components. The requirements were to implement project management principles, hardware, and software design. The project build time was about 3 months, but the research started about 4 mounts in advance. We started to research potential motors that could be suitable for…
Capable of doing 0-to-60 mph in under five seconds and a top speed of 80 mph, Bosch s new all-electric go-kart is about to change the kart racing industry. That s because, until now, gasoline-powered karts have been the industry standard for kart racing. The e-kart prototype isn t just a glorified golf cart; it was designed from scratch as an EV. Heck, it even has…
Some of us live with chronic pain but yet we want to maintain an active lifestyle. My name is Amberlee and I’m a customer service representative with LEED. I was diagnosed in 2014 with a neurological disorder called spasmodic torticollis. To make a long story short it put me on the couch for a few months and I was fortunate enough to find quick relief through a very…
Adelaide is a great location for bike riding… but it’s an even better location for electric bike riding. With a multitude of bike paths and beautiful rides to choose from, the choice is yours. Ride along the River Torrens to West Beach, cycle to Glenelg for fish and chips or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, ride to Adelaide’s highest point and admire the views…
As a manager at Greenaer, Ireland’s leading electric-bicycle store, I get asked the same questions all the time from customers. It’s amazing how many false assumptions still exist in the Irish market with regard to electric bicycles. Compared to countries like Germany and The Netherlands, where 1 in 5 bikes sold are electric, Irish cyclists are just beginning to realise…
Electric bike batteries are one of the most important components of an electric bike. Without a good electric bike battery, you’re not going anywhere! Battery technology is evolving rapidly, so it’s hard to know what type of battery is best. Here’s a complete guide to battery types for electric bikes, plus how to get the most out of your battery (in terms of battery…
Currently available electric-drive vehicles (EDV) in the U.S market include hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), battery electric vehicles (BEV) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). Plug-in Vehicles (PEV) include both PHEV and BEV. HEVs debuted in the U.S. market in December 1 with 17 sales of the first-generation Honda Insight…
E-Golf. All fun, no fuel. One drive and you ll almost forget it s electric. Looks like a Golf. Drives like one, too. Just plug it in, charge it up, and enjoy the solid, fun-to-drive ride you know and love. If you are considering a Volkswagen e-Golf Electric vehicle, you need to know about the incentives available to electric car owners. Below are some resources to…
(a) (1) The examination shall include all of the following: (A) A test of the applicant’s knowledge and understanding of the provisions of this code governing the operation of vehicles upon the highways. (B) A test of the applicant’s ability to read and understand simple English used in highway traffic and directional signs. (C) A test of the applicant’s understanding…
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…
