The DeLorean Goes Electric
The DeLorean Motor Company of Texas announced in October that it had partnered with Epic EV to produce an electric version of the iconic DeLorean DMC-12.
Posts Tagged "electric cars"
Quantum Levitation: Could this finally get cars OFF the road?
Researchers from the University of Tel Aviv show a demonstration of an astounding magnetic levitation technology. The possibilities that present themselves are quite amazing! Imagine a bullet train floating on air, or floating people or freight movers…
The EV Battery Holy Grail: 5-Minute Recharging
Illinois professor Paul Braun and his group have developed a three-dimensional nanostructure for battery cathodes that allows for dramatically faster charging and discharging without sacrificing energy storage capacity.
Gordon Murray’s New Electric Sportscar
Formula 1 master, Gordon Murray and Toray have teamed up to create and electric roadster, the Teewave AR1.
Driverless News: Personal Rapid Transit
How about public transport that consists of your own personalized, driverless pod that whisks you nonstop to your destination? Surprise: it’s here! ULTra PRT (Personal Rapid Transit) is already in operation at London’s Heathrow Airport.
An Electric—and Electrifying—Supercar
Rimac Automobili has unveiled the world’s first electric supercar—the Concept_One. With a range of 370 miles and acceleration from zero to 60 in less than 3 seconds, “Super” is almost an understatement.
CITROËN TUBIK: From Tub to Ultra-modern Hybrid French Hippy Bus
Citroën’s famous tub receives a major (understatement) upgrade at Frankfort’s car show. Looking more like a spacecraft on wheels, this hybrid concept has a uniquely French flavor.
The “Heavy Drinking” EV that Went 1000 Miles on one Charge
A new, experimental electric vehicle called “Schluckspecht” (“heavy drinker” in colloquial German) has broken the record for the longest distance traveled by an electric car on one charge—over 1000 miles.
Did “Top Gear” Sabotage Nissan Leaf Test?
The producer of BBC’s hugely popular motoring show Top Gear have been accused of deliberately running down the battery on an electronic car–so it would run out of charge during filming for the show.
Nissan says electric car can power family home
Nissan’s Leaf electric car can feed power from its battery back into a family home and run appliances for up to two days under a new project the Japanese car-maker unveiled
