Filed under: Concept Cars , Coupe , Etc. , Europe , Technology , Design/Style , Electric One very unusual electric car has debuted in Brussels. The Hiriko EV uses a hub-mounted electric motor at each wheel, though that’s not the most interesting aspect of the vehicle.
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Filed under: Classics , Technology , Electric This electric DeLorean is just a prototype, but our sister publication, Translogic got to take it for a spin and found that a 260-horsepower electric motor finally makes the DMC-12 the sports car everyone has always wanted it to be. While we get to see plenty of footage of the car lapping Houston Motorsports Park , this episode also includes an interview with DeLorean Motor Company CEO Stephen Wynne. While we don’t want to give too much away, Wynne discusses future plans for the Texas-based DeLorean restorer and remanufacturer, which include bringing the electric DeLorean to market . Wynne tells Translogic that the car is expected to sell for between $95,000-$100,000
Filed under: Aftermarket , Performance , Hatchback , Ferrari There are drawbacks to every kind of alternative to burning fossil fuels in our cars. Electric cars don’t have enough range.Hybrids are burdened with what essentially boils down to two parallel powertrains. Hydrogen is limited to where it is available.
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First Look: Nissan eNV200 Concept Based in part on the Leaf electric car, the Nissan eNV200 Concept converts the company’s not-yet-released small commercial van to all-electric power. Based in part on the Leaf electric car, the Nissan eNV200 Concept converts the company’s not-yet-released small commercial van to all-electric power. Photo Gallery: Nissan eNV200 Concept – 2012 Detroit Auto Show – Automobile Magazine Photo Gallery: Nissan eNV200 Concept – 2012 Detroit Auto Show – Automobile Magazine First Look: Nissan eNV200 Concept | Digg It | Add to del.icio.us
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Filed under: Car Buying , Hybrid , Marketing/Advertising , Technology , Electric A new survey by audit powerhouse KPMG suggests auto executives don’t see electrified car sales passing 15 percent of global sales until at least 2025. Yet despite the slowly developing market, these same execs foresee substantial increased investment in electric and hybrid car production along with research and development. Given very limited consumer acceptance of hybrid cars since their U.S.
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Study: Global auto execs don’t see electric cars making big inroads for at least a decade
It will have a starting price of EUR 57,000 depending on market. In the UK prices start between £45,000 and £50,000 minus any government subsidies for electric cars (Plug-in Car Grant).
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Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid priced at EUR 57,000 for Europe [video]