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Electric CarsElectric Cars - Reviews Mercedes E-Cell: AMGee Whiz!Built on the high-performance SLS AMG speedster, the E-Cell version will have performance nearly matching its famous 6.3L V8 gas-engine counterpart. ... Read Full Review Written by Aaron Turpen Variable Torque Motors - American Made EfficiencyOne of the largest down-sides to electric motors is their inherent efficiency range and, in hybrid systems, the drag they can create on the drive trai... Read Full Review Written by Aaron Turpen Earth Day Special: The Human Car HC Imagine_PSThe Human Car is sort of rowing machine on wheels, with people using the combination handlebars and sliding seats to power the vehicle and run the ele... Read Full Review Written by Aaron Turpen Bright IDEA Production ModelsDirectly targeting the light-duty commercial delivery and utility market, the IDEA is strong technical competition for the Ford Transit Connect EV and... Read Full Review Written by Aaron Turpen EVI Takes it to the street with commercial electric vehiclesElectric Vehicles International is a California-based company which makes two types of electric vehicle: a neighborhood electric called the Light Duty... Read Full Review Written by Aaron Turpen Eliica 8-wheel electric tears it up one wheel at a timeThe Eliica ñ Eight Wheels of Stylish Power The Eliica (ELectric Lithium-Ion CAr) is a battery electric vehicle prototype that first appeared in 20... Read Full Review Written by Aaron Turpen Velozzi Supercar and SOLO: We believe it but can we see it?Velozzi made a splash in 2009 with the announcement of a joint project with Bayer Advanced Materials in the production of a super car, appropriately n... Read Full Review Written by Aaron Turpen Nemo Electric Truck: Finding UtilityThe Nemo is a 100% recyclable, 60+ mile ranged, versatile pickup truck replacement for industrial use. It's all-electric, has a 1,000 pound payload, ... Read Full Review Written by Aaron Turpen BMW ActiveE - a second entry in project i Megacity debutsIn Detroit, BMW debuted its latest i Megacity Vehicle Initiative car: the ActiveE concept. The ActiveE is a concept prototype that will be tested on t... Read Full Review Written by Aaron Turpen The Current from ECM - Affordable EV Here TodayThe Current is an electric car that is highway-ready, seats four, and is available right now. Headquartered near Denver, Colorado, Electric City Motor... Read Full Review Written by Aaron TurpenElectric Cars Overview
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Electric cars are the great irony of the auto industry. They are widely seen as the wave of the future, silent, emmissions-free wonder cars that will have us humming about the highways science-fiction style. History reveals, however, that electric cars are a relic of the past. "Relic" might be too harsh; I don't mean to suggest that battery-powered cars don't have a future. Rather, I want to highlight a rather surprising fact: electric cars developed alongside those with internal combustion engines and at the dawn of the 20th century, electric cars outsold their explosive relatives. So when it comes to electric cars, there is a lot to talk about: a rich history and an exciting future. In these pages, we will try to cover all of it - yesterday's pioneers and tomorrow's innovators. Enjoy the quiet, smog-free ride! Related Articles and Resources
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