Tesla Motors Model X

Colby — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:59:11 +0000

The Tesla Model X is an all-electric crossover that seats 7 adults and features "falcon-wing" rear doors, which require little clearance on each side of the vehicle. The Model X is based on the Model S platform, and shares about 60% of the its parts with the sedan. Like the Model S, the Model X will have three battery pack options. The Model X is about 10% heavier than the Model S, and will consequently have about 10% less range than the Model S.

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Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

Range:

TBA

Target:

2013

Top Speed:

TBA

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

Model X | Tesla Motors

Sources:

New York Times

Nissan e-NV200

Colby — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:44:20 +0000

The e-NV200 is Nissan's NV200 "multi-usage vehicle" powered by a LEAF drivetrain. Consequently, the e-NV200 will have specs similar to those of the LEAF. Nissan has not yet announced any official specifications. The e-NV200 will be geared towards both consumers and commercial customers. The Nissan e-NV200 is in testing at the Japanese Postal Service as well as at FedEx in London.

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Commercial Vehicles

Drivetrain:

Range:

TBA

Target:

TBA

Top Speed:

TBA

Connector Type:

J1772

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Ford Fusion Energi

Colby — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:29:44 +0000

The Ford Fusion Energi is the plug-in hybrid version of the 2013 Ford Fusion. The Fusion Energy will be powered by the Fusion Hybrid's 2.0 L engine along with a LiIon battery pack. Ford hasn't released specific efficiency numbers, but suggests that the Fusion Energi will achieve greater than 100 MPGe.

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Vehicle Type:

Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

PHEV

Range:

TBA

Target:

2013

Top Speed:

TBA

Connector Type:

J1772

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Sources:

Autoblog Green

Chevrolet Spark EV

Colby — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:20:55 +0000

The 2013 Chevy Spark EV will be Chevrolet's first purely electric production vehicle. The Spark will be powered by a 114 HP electric motor, built by GM in the US, and a 20kWhr Li-Ion battery pack, built by A123.

Chevrolet has not yet announced further details, such as range, top speed, and pricing.

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Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

Range:

TBA

Target:

2013

Top Speed:

TBA

Connector Type:

J1772

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

Chevrolet Spark

Fisker Surf

Colby — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:42:27 +0000

The Fisker Surf will be the Karma's big brother. Fisker describes the Surf as "a crossover between a sport car and a station wagon". Fisker hasn't yet announced detailed specs on the Surf, but it's likely they will be very similar to those of the Karma. Fisker is aiming to launch the 2013 Surf at the end of 2012.

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Vehicle Type:

Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

PHEV

Range:

TBA

Target:

2012

Top Speed:

TBA

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

BMW Motorrad E

Colby — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:24:08 +0000

The Motorrad E is an all-electric concept motorcycle from BMW. The 2-passenger scooter will have a range of 60 miles and will recharge on a household outlet in just 3 hours. The Motorrad E features cameras and LCD displays instead of standard rearview mirrors.

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2 & 3 Wheeler Vehicles

Drivetrain:

60 mi

Range:

60 mi

Target:

TBA

Top Speed:

TBA

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Sources:

Autoblog Green

Peugeot HX1

Colby — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:45:36 +0000

The Peugeot HX1 is a plug-in hybrid MPV with a very low roof, resulting in a drag coefficient of only 0.28. The HX1 has four reverse-opening doors and will seat six. The HX1 can travel up to 18.6 miles on electricity alone and will achieve a combined 88.2 mpg. The combination of an electric motor and a 2.2L diesel engine give the four-wheel drive HX1 about 300 HP. Peugeot has not yet announced a target date or price for the HX1.

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Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

PHEV

19 mi

Range:

19 mi

Target:

TBA

Top Speed:

TBA

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Bremach T-REX

Colby — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:48:36 +0000

The Bremach T-REX is a customizable off-road heavy-duty truck, with a 3.87-ton payload rated chassis. The T-REX comes in 4 fuel types: Gasoline, CNG, Hybrid, and electric. The electric T-REX is powered by a whopping 100 kWhrs of Li-Ion batteries and a 200kW electric motor, giving the vehicle a range of over 100 miles. Pricing on the T-REX will vary based on configuration. For pricing information or to order a Bremach T-REX, please contact Bremach MotorsUSA.

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Vehicle Type:

Commercial Vehicles

Drivetrain:

100 mi

Range:

100 mi

Target:

TBA

Top Speed:

TBA

Price (USD):

$120000

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

Bremach Motors US

Purchase Electric Bremach T-REX

Sources:

Bremach T-REX Specifications (pdf)

Vectrix VX-3

Colby — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 04:30:50 +0000

The VX-3 is the ideal blend of performance and stability for daily commutes and trips around town. The revolutionary three-wheeled all-electric, all-highway Personal Electric Vehicle is capable of speeds up to 68 mph with a range of up to 50-80 miles. Each VX-3 has an innovative steering system where you can set the front wheels to either full-stability for low speed manuvering or fully-articulated steering for higher speed travel.

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Vehicle Type:

2 & 3 Wheeler Vehicles

Drivetrain:

80 mi

Range:

80 mi

Target:

TBA

68 mph

Top Speed:

68 mph

Connector Type:

Other

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

Vectrix US :: Products :: VX-3

Sources:

VX-3 2011 Brochure(pdf)

BMW i3

Colby — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:42:28 +0000

The i3 will be BMW's first full scale production electric vehicle. It is a 5-door hatchback that is expected to be under 2,500 lbs, thanks to it's carbon fiber body and alluminum chassis. The i3 is expected to have a liquid-cooled LiIon battery pack between 16 and 22 kWhrs, which will give the vehicle approximately 100 miles per charge.

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Vehicle Type:

Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

100 mi

Range:

100 mi

Target:

2013

93 mph

Top Speed:

93 mph

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

i 3 Concept. The Megacity Vehicle

Sources:

AutoBlog

New Flyer Xcelsior

Colby — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:03:41 +0000

New Flyer's plug-in hybrid bus comes in gasoline-electric and diesel-electric hybrid models, which use ultracapacitors and batteries. The bus comes in 35', 40', and 60' models, seating up to 59 passengers (plus 57 standing passengers). New Flyer owners have reported their New Flyer busses using one-half the amount of fuel compared to a traditional bus of the same class. New Flyer busses are currently being used by Culver City, CA and Torrance, CA. The New Flyer bus is currently available.

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Vehicle Type:

Commercial Vehicles

Drivetrain:

PHEV

Range:

TBA

Target:

Now Available

Top Speed:

TBA

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

New Flyer

Nissan Esflow

Colby — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:15:20 +0000

The Esflow is a concept sportcar of Nissan's new EV family. The Esflow uses technologies developed for the LEAF, with several enhancements, including two twin AC motors, one for each rear wheel of the vehicle. These motors will bring the Esflow from 0 to 60 mph in less than five seconds. The Esflow is currently only a concept vehicle and will likely not be produced in it's current state.

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Vehicle Type:

Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

150 mi

Range:

150 mi

Target:

TBA

Top Speed:

TBA

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

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Nissan- Zero Emission Website

Von Mynheer Automotive CHICO

Colby — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:53:24 +0000

The CHICO is a summer fun electric vehicle made by Canadian company Von Mynheer Automotive. It is powered by two twin AC motors, which give the CHICO 44kW of power and bring the vehicle from 0 to 60 mph in 12 seconds. The CHICO has a 2+2 seating configuration and allows the rear seats to be folded down for extra cargo space. The CHICO is powered by a Li-ion phosphate battery, which comes in 200Ah (50 mile) and 400Ah (100 mile) configurations.The CHICO is capable of charging at 120V or 240V.

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Vehicle Type:

Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

100 mi

Range:

100 mi

Target:

TBA

67 mph

Top Speed:

67 mph

Price (USD):

$38000

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

Von Mynheer Automotive

EV Drive Puma

Colby — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:32:28 +0000

The Puma is an all-electric sports car, manufactured in South Africa. The car sells for about R350,000 in South Africa. On their website, the manufacturer, EV Drive, promises a longer range and faster top speed in future versions of the Puma. EV Drive has not announced any plans for sale of the Puma in the United States.

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Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

60 mi

Range:

60 mi

Target:

Now Available

75 mph

Top Speed:

75 mph

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

EV Drive - Electric Puma Sports Car

Current Motor Co. C-Series Scooter

Colby — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:12:00 +0000

Current Motor Co's C-Series Motor Scooter is an all-electric highway-capable scooter. It is offered in three levels: Economy, Standard, and Deluxe. The Economy level scooter will travel up to 30 miles on a charge and can reach 55mph. The Standard scooter will travel up to 40 miles per charge and can reach 55mph. The Deluxe scooter can travel 50 miles on a charge (in normal city driving, 80 miles at a constant 30mph) and can reach 65mph. The Economy, Standard, and Deluxe scooters are $6,499, $6,999, and $7,999, respectively.

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2 & 3 Wheeler Vehicles

Drivetrain:

50 mi

Range:

50 mi

Target:

Now Available

65 mph

Top Speed:

65 mph

Connector Type:

Other

Price (USD):

$6499

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

Motor Scooters | Current Motor

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid

Colby — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:31:49 +0000

The V60 Plug-in Hybird is one of the first ever plug-in diesel hybrids*. The front wheels of the V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be driven by a five-cylinder 2.4-litre D5 turbodiesel engine*, which produces 215 horsepower and maximum torque of 440 Nm. The rear axle features ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) in the form of an electric motor producing 70 horsepower, which receives its power from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

PHEV

32 mi

Range:

32 mi

Target:

2012

Top Speed:

TBA

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Sources:

Volvo

Enova Systems ZE Stepvan

Colby — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:40:35 +0000

The Enova ZE Stepvan is an all electric walk-in stepvan, based on the Freightliner MT-45 chassis. Enova drivetrains can also be found in Smith Electric Vehicles.

Enova Promotional Video

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Commercial Vehicles

Drivetrain:

150 mi

Range:

150 mi

Target:

Now Available

65 mph

Top Speed:

65 mph

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

EnovaSystems.com

Sources:

The Auto Channel

Capacity of Texas PHETT

Colby — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:01:23 +0000

The PHETT (Pluggable Hybrid Electrical Terminal Truck) is a diesel-electric plug-in hybrid spotting tractor. It is powered by a 225hp 3-phase AC traction motor and a 40hp genset.

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Commercial Vehicles

Drivetrain:

PHEV

Range:

TBA

Target:

Now Available

Top Speed:

TBA

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

Capacity of Texas PHETT

PHETT Information PDF

Ford C-Max Energi

Colby — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 03:50:37 +0000

The 2013 Ford C-Max Energi is a plug-in hybrid version of the Ford C-Max. The C-Max Energi can drive in all electric mode over 47 mph and is expected to have a range of over 500 miles (gasoline and electric combined). Unlike the Chevrolet Volt, the car will have an intermediary blended phase where both battery and gasoline energy sources are used. Additionally, there is an option to press a button that enables a pure electricity mode during which the vehicle reaches a limited top speed of 47 mph. The top speed and battery size have yet to be announced.

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Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

PHEV

Range:

TBA

Target:

2012

Top Speed:

TBA

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

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Latest Ford C-MAX News from the 2011 North American International Auto Show

CNN

Ford Press Release

Honda Fit EV

Colby — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:54:33 +0000

Honda's latest EV, the Fit EV is an all-electric OEM conversion of Honda's 5-passenger Fit. The Fit EV will use the same high-density motor as Honda's FCX Clarity, allowing the Fit to reach a top speed of 90 mph. Similar to Honda's CR-Z hybrid, the Fit EV will have three driving modes: econ, normal, and sport. As the vehicle's battery gets lower, the Fit will warn the driver and suggest turning off certain accessories, such as air conditioning. The Fit EV will also be equipped with a connectivity system that will allow the user to check on the car via a smartphone or computer.

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Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

76 mi

Range:

76 mi

Target:

2012

90 mph

Top Speed:

90 mph

Price (USD):

$36625

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

2012 Honda Fit EV - Official Site

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Honda

Toyota 2nd Gen. RAV4 EV

Colby — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:57:21 +0000

The second generation Toyota RAV4 EV is the result of the Toyota and Tesla Motors collaboration. Based on the popular RAV4 compact SUV and powered by a Tesla electric powertrain, the RAV4 EV project adopts a new development model that incorporates Tesla’s streamline, fast and flexible approach with Toyota’s engineering and manufacturing leadership.

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Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

100 mi

Range:

100 mi

Target:

2012

Top Speed:

TBA

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

Toyota RAV4 EV

Sources:

Toyota

Mitsubishi iMiEV Cargo

Colby — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:39:23 +0000

The iMiEV cargo is based on the all-electric iMiEV's body and drivetrain. The back of the vehicle has been completely redesigned from the iMiEV to achieve of 60 cubic feet of storage space. Further details haven't been announced, but it is likely that it will have similar specs to the iMiEV.

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Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

Range:

TBA

Target:

TBA

Top Speed:

TBA

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Sources:

Left Lane News

Kia Pop

Colby — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:22:03 +0000

The Kia Pop is a uniquely-designed all electric vehicle that seats 3. The interior of the Pop has just one button, with everything else being controlled by a series of touch screens. The Pop's lithium polymer gel batteries and 50-kW electric motor will take it 100 miles per charge with a top speed of 87 miles per hour. The Pop will recharge in 4-6 hours on a 230 volt circuit and in 30 minutes from a fast charger.

Vehicle Images

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Vehicle Type:

Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

100 mi

Range:

100 mi

Target:

TBA

87 mph

Top Speed:

87 mph

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Sources:

Autobloggreen

Renault DeZir

Colby — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:05:17 +0000

The Renault DeZir is an all-electric two-seat coupe that can accelerate from 0-60 in less than five seconds. 24kWh of Li-Ion batteries are vertically mounted behind the bench seat and provide the DeZir with a 100-mile range. Renault has significantly decreased the weight of the car by constructing the body panels from kevlar and the frame from tubular steel.

Renault DeZir Teaser

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Vehicle Type:

Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

100 mi

Range:

100 mi

Target:

TBA

112 mph

Top Speed:

112 mph

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

Renault DeZir

Sources:

Renault DeZir Concept

Nissan Townpod

Colby — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:32:13 +0000

The Townpod is the newest member of Nissan's ZeroEmission family. It is an all electric vehicle, designed to be customized to meet the needs of almost any driver. The Townpod's external design shares many features with the Nissan LEAF, such as hood-mounted charge ports. The Townpod is still a concept vehicle and Nissan has not yet announced any official specs.

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Cars & Trucks

Drivetrain:

Range:

TBA

Target:

TBA

Top Speed:

TBA

Price (USD):

TBA

CVRP Eligible?:

Not Eligible

Vehicle Website:

Nissan TownPod