For some people, the switch to electric vehicles is one brought about by a proclivity for exciting new technology, or the desire for a shiny/fast/sexy new car. For others, it’s all about the green transport. But for some, it comes down to a consideration of cold hard figures. Our family fell between these camps. We’d [… ...
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Images of people protesting against Fracking this summer brought back a host of memories for me. I’ve done some protesting in my time. Most notably as part of a group that occupied the USAF base at Molesworth, for a year or so, to prevent the siting of cruise missiles there. Our eventual eviction, by more [… ...
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On today’s Transport Evolved: robotic LEAFs, cleaner EVs, beating Tesla, free CarWings, how to jump-start your EV, and a world ruled entirely by women. These, and many other stories, on this week’s Transport Evolved, with Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Mark Chatterley, and guest Robert Llewellyn. You can watch on the Live page, or listen live with Mixlr. [… ...
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While watching the brilliant Iron Man films, we can’t be the only ones who want our own version of Tony Stark’s household assistant JARVIS. We think he’s brilliant. The household artificial intelligence can do pretty much anything and carries out these tasks with the perfect mix of humour and contempt. And while we are just [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/09/29/your-own-personal-ev-assistant
If you’re considering buying a C-Max, you might be concerned about the cost of replacing the lithium ion battery when it fails. A recent article in Autobloggreen said it wasn’t “all that expensive.” The C-Max warranty is 8 years and … Continue reading → ...
For years, the state of California has been at the front of EV-friendly policies with generous tax rebates, single occupant EV-access to miles of high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, and more EV models on the market than any other state in the U.S. But thanks to six new pieces of legislature signed into law today by [… ...
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Welcome to the very first episode of T.E.N! Short for Transport Evolved News, T.E.N. is recorded every Friday to help your weekend get off to a flying start by making sure you haven’t missed the big EV news stories of the week. Just ten minutes in length, T.E.N. delivers the EV news in a [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/09/28/t-e-n-episode-1-for-friday-sept
If you're one of the many EV drivers who occasionally makes a trip beyond the range of your car, you'll know how utterly frustrating it can be to arrive at a public charging station to find you don't have the right RFID or 'smart' card to replenish the battery pack of your parched EV. If that sounds familiar, you've probably wondered why you can't easily roam between EV charging networks like you can with your mobile phone -- or pay for what yo ...
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Hey, I wish I would have waited a month to buy the C-Max Energi. Ford is now offering $3000 in bonus customer cash, 0% for 60 months and a $1000 competitive lease conquest in some areas for the C-Max Energi. (Go … Continue reading → ...
Ford C-Max Energi owners may not be aware that September 28 and 29, 2013 (Saturday and Sunday) is “National Plug In Day.” There are local events scheduled throughout the world. There’s more information available and a page to find local … Continue reading → ...
This first part of electric bike coverage at Interbike features videos of the new electric bikes for 2014 from brands like Pedego, Haibike, eFlow, IZIP, Optibike, and BH Easy Motion. ...
http://electricbikereport.com/the-electric-bike-scene-at-interbike-201
Running out of charge is about the worse thing that can happen to any electric car owner, and while it rarely happens, it's an often-cited reason why people won't make the switch to a plug-in car.Traditionally, running flat has meant that you've had to wait around for a tow truck, beg an agonisingly slow charge from a 13-amp wall socket, or find another way to finish your journey, but now a company from Italy has another solution: get a fellow EV ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/09/26/new-chademo-device-gives-strand
Ed Miliband made a headline grabbing speech this week -- the bit that grabbed my attention, and that of much of the media, was the promise to freeze energy prices for 20 months and ‘reset the energy market'. It hard to argue with the premise that there something wrong with the energy market -- the [… ...
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Nissan confirmed today to Transport Evolved that Carwings will remain free for European LEAF owners even after their cars reach three years of age, a change from the previous plan of charging owners a yearly subscription for the service.Integrated into every Nissan LEAF, Carwings allows drivers of Nissan electric car to remotely interact with their cars via a smartphone app or Internet browser, giving them real-time information on their car st ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/09/26/nissan-confirms-euro-carwings-s
So, okay, how's this for more than a little bit of irony: Almost exactly four years ago I founded SolarChargedDriving.Com with the full intention of plugging an EV into home solar as soon as possible at our Aurora, Colo. home.Now, someone other than ourselves, in this case tenants who are renting our sunny Colorado home (notwithstanding the week of rain last week, Colorado really IS sunny) while my family and I spend a year in, ahem, not-ve ...
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Electric cars are often portrayed by mass media and ardent petrol heads as expensive toys with limited range, incapable of life outside of a busy city like London. They are, we're told by everyone from Top Gear to the bloke down the pub, nothing short of useless.But a YouTube video posted over the weekend begs to differ, pointing out what we already knew: with the right charging infrastructure.Enter Quentin Clark, head of sustainability at Waitr ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/09/25/waitrose-proves-electric-cars-c
The AllCell Summit™ battery is available for purchase as a stand-alone product, expanding options for OEMs, retailers, and consumers. ...
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The following question and answer session with Ford C-MAX Chief Engineer John Davis, Chief Electrified Powertrain Engineer Mazen Hammoud and C-MAX Brand Manager Patricia Piedrahita occurred on September 24, 2013. The questions and answers are not listed in any particular … Continue reading → ...
I’ve been tracking the used value of my LEAF and the depreciation has been steeper than the average vehicle. However in the last two months used LEAF prices have increased by over 6%. Nissan are selling all the LEAF’s they … Continue reading → ...
http://jpwhitenissanleaf.com/2013/09/23/used-leaf-values-rebound-stron
Ford and Pedego Electric Bikes present a Tony Ellsworth designed laid back cruiser style e-bike with a 600 watt rear hub motor and 48 Volt lithium battery. ...
New electric bike guided tour program takes Las Vegas visitors through the million year old rock formations of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. ...
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Join Transport Evolved Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield and Mark Chatterley with guest Kevin Sharpe as they discuss the week news in the world of plug-in cars, including ECOtality bankruptcy, GM promise of a 200-mile EV, and Tesla self-driving future. Plus news from BMW, Nissan, California and more… Subscribe to the show via iTunes, Youtube or Blip.tv This show [... ...
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It an interesting date and I'm a fan of it. Partly I suppose because I'm ‘anti superstitious'. And partly because it the date of two important birthdays; of a son and a windmill. Friday the 13th of December 1996 – is a day I remember well, the day we installed our very first windmill after [… ...
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Chip Yates has just announced his acceptance of an invitation to appear at the annual TEDx Conference in Southampton, Bermuda on October 19, 2013. He has been asked to speak on his rocket-fast journey to push electric transportation to the forefront, what it takes to be a pioneer in global improvement, and why failure is one of th ...
http://www.flightofthecentury.com/yates-joins-an-international-ted-com
Among the many activities on the event program are two animated debates with prominent politicians, electric cycling classes with ex-pro Henk Lubberding, the presentation of state of the art 2Wheels and of several European 2Wheel projects, cycling tours through Brussels and a petition action for a European 30km/h speed limit. ...
http://electricbikereport.com/sustainable2wheels-etra-brings-2wheels-t
Join Transport Evolved Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, and John Voelcker from High Gear Media as they discuss the week news in the world of plug-in cars, including a rundown of launches from the Frankfurt Motor Show, Elon Musk planned trip across the U.S., and record EV sales during the month of August. Plus news from Nissan, BMW, Mitsubishi [... ...
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This is part 1 of the A2B Alva + electric bike review and it will give you an idea of what this e-bike is all about with a bunch of pictures and info on the specifications. ...
http://electricbikereport.com/a2b-alva-plus-electric-bike-pictures-spe
Paul Willerton shows off the kid carrying capability of his Yuba/BionX electric cargo bike! "It's been one of my favorite things to do with the bike" ...
http://electricbikereport.com/life-with-an-electric-assist-cargo-bike-
Feature Photo by Mike Delaney Friday morning, September 6, 2013. Once again, Chip Yates has pushed the frontiers of electric aviation, setting three new electric airplane international records in early morning flights over the Mojave Desert in California. FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, or The World Air Sports Federation) will shortly release Yates’ newest achievements in his electric Long-ESA saga, with first-eve ...
http://www.flightofthecentury.com/yates-sets-3-new-world-records-sept-
Currie introduces a bunch of new 2014 e-bikes: 5 new Haibike models using the new Bosch Performance Line mid drive motor, 3 eFlow models, 3 new IZIP models, plus many redesigned IZIP models. ...
http://electricbikereport.com/new-2014-haibike-eflow-izip-e-bikes-from
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New 2014 ProdecoTech e-bikes: Phantom X3 with big battery, powerful Oasis beach cruiser, electric Fat Bikes from TommiSea, new Mariner folding e-bikes, torque sensor pedal assist, and more! ...
http://electricbikereport.com/preview-of-new-2014-prodecotech-electric
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Join EV journalist Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Mark Chatterley as they yet again go on the road in this week’s show, experience the BMW i3 first hand, and get quick drives of the Tesla Model S and BYD e6. Subscribe to the show via iTunes, Youtube or Blip.tv This show is sponsored by Audible.com ...
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OHM Cycles announces the release of the first electric bike line to feature next generation transverse flux motors, developed by Swedish iron and metal powder firm Höganäs. 20% more efficient and 50% more powerful than traditional e-bike motors, the new motor raises the bar for e-bike performance. ...
http://electricbikereport.com/ohm-cycles-launches-new-e-bikes-with-hog
My first road trip was a four-day Labor Day Weekend trip to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. I’ve been putting a lot of “hybrid” miles on our new Ford C-Max Energi. I haven’t been driving fast (almost always 65 MPH … Continue reading → ...
Susan Jones talks about the world record setting 3,700+ mile coast to coast electric vehicle tour, adventures, and people they met along the way. ...
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Ford Motor Company said today that August C-Max sales were 3,032 for the Hybrid and Energi models combined. That is a month-over-month gain of 12% from the 2,700 sold in July 2013. Toyota sold 3,932 Prius V’s and 1,791 Prius Plug-in … Continue reading → ...
“As the sun rises over the Mojave Desert, a brand new aircraft is revving up for an epic day…” Thus begins the narrative for the lead story on Discovery Channel’s ”Daily Planet” Series, which kicked off its new season on Tuesday, September 3 with a feature on Chip Yates. Part 1 introduces “one man who ha ...
http://www.flightofthecentury.com/sept-3-discovery-channel-kicks-off-s
Paul Willerton shares his experiences of building an electric cargo bike from the ground up with a Yuba Mundo frame and BionX SL 350 HT DT XL e-bike kit. ...
http://electricbikereport.com/life-with-an-electric-assist-cargo-bike
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Ecotality the company that runs the Blink Network of EV Charging stations recently announced that it would seek bankruptcy protection. I’ve noticed slow downs and temporary interruption to their website recently. This Labor Day weekend the site is totally unresponsive. … Continue reading → ...
http://jpwhitenissanleaf.com/2013/09/01/signs-of-ecotalities-financial
