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Leaf goer: Frying Dutch man charges Nissan Leaf by towing it … while pressing the brakes

Chris — Fri, 27 May 2011 09:10:05 +0000

Don’t try this at home … especially on the road. This is not the way to charge a Nissan Leaf. Even if it works. In a pinch.

(Note: Nissan does not advise towing the Nissan Leaf. Ever.)

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10 transportations trends in 2010

Chris — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:25:58 +0000

2010 was a win-win for mass-marketed affordable electronic vehicles. The Nissan Leaf introduced itself. So did the Chevy Volt, a mostly-electric plug-in hybrid.

There were other important automotive innovations, too: Vehicles that drive themselves? Yep, 2010 had that. Fuel-saving Auto Start-Stop technology, check.

Check out Autopia’s complete list here.

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Electric Car Day at Cars & Coffee Irvine

Chris — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:05:39 +0000

A multitude of electric vehicles appeared this morning at Cars & Coffee Irvine. The two stars of the show being the Chevy Volt and Chevy Fuel Cell test mule. With a squad of Volt product specialist in tow Chevy’s presence was the big draw for the light crowd on this cold November morning. Details about the Volt Chevrolet was willing to share included that the Volt is expected to be in Showrooms November 2010 and although EPA numbers are not official that you can expect to see around 50 MPG from the 1.4L gas engine when it is running. For recharging the batter you will plug into a standardized SAE plug for electric cars, the engine will not recharge the batter only provide electricity need to run the car while it is on.

Tesla was in Irvine as well with its own pair of Tesla Roadsters to show off in blue and red. Tesla representative was answering plenty of questions about the new Model S sedan out next year. Although the Model S will not be the pure sports car that the Roadster is the performance numbers were no less impressive with 5.6 second 0-60, 45 minute quick charge time and 300 mile range this will be an impressive electric sedan. Seating for 7 and twice the cargo room of a standard sedan will make the $49,900 price tag (after $7,500 federal incentive) a great value.

Not to be left out an Electric Mini made an appearance, although not in a official capacity as this is a current leased one by a private owner. He did not have too many details for us but did say that he gets on average 100 miles out of a charge of the batteries and it has plenty of pick up with the electric motor. He then made a quiet get away.

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What Should General Motors Name the Chevy Volts New Color?

Chris — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:54 +0000

The initial production color of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) is a silver exterior with an emerald hue. However, General Motors is giving fans the opportunity the name the distinctive color. Submissions will be accepted through 8 a.m. ET November 4. Finalists will win a trip to the LA Auto Show for themselves and a guest. Plus the winner will have the opportunity to drive the Volt and submit a guest blog entry.

For more details about the contest click here.

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230 mpg for the Chevy Volt? Maybe so, Maybe no

Chris — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:00:43 +0000

Whether the Chevy Volt — due in 2011 — will get 230 miles per gallon or not, the proposed plug-in hybrid electric vehicle still continues to get plenty of attention.

If all goes according to plan, sales are set to commence in November 2010. The EPA said it hasn’t tested the vehicle yet, and cannot confirm the 230 mpg claim.

More here.

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