Thursday, September 5, 2013
Go to the South African Electric Car
Johannesburg - For the first time, people in African countries could have an electric car. Nissan started 3 September yesterday began marketing the Nissan LEAF electric car.
Certainly, sales in South Africa will increase the number of circulating LEAF worldwide.
Since its launch to the world in 2010, the Nissan LEAF already sold 75,000 units.
To introduce electric cars to the African market, Nissan will showcase the car at the Johannesburg International Motor Show in October.
LF-NX, Lexus Most Sangar
Frankfurt - Lexus concept car tersangar try to show this month at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The concept car dubbed Concept Lexus LF-NX.
Concept Lexus LF-NX is a very radical is also designed with sturdy strokes from front to aft. Form Concept Lexus LF-NX is quite unique, and never appeared before in any of the leading automotive event.
i-MiEV So Official Car G20 Meeting
Moscow had - Unlike the past, electric cars has now accepted the world. Even by world leaders. In the G20 summit in Russia, electric cars become official mounts G20 delegates.
Mitsubishi said in a press release they had shipped about 70 units of small electric car i-MiEV to the Russian government in Moscow.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
This He Looks Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R
Frankfurt - After only reveal teaser-teaser alone, eventually led Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R looks. This is a car that bertenga ferocious yet friendly environment.
Actually, Toyota's new car will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show to be held next week. However, before the prestigious event was held, photo Yaris Hybrid-R has been circulated.
Using the base of a standard Yaris, Yaris Hybrid concept-R comes with engine capacity of 1.6 liter four-cylinder.
Electric Car Buyers in the UK No Tax and Can SubsidiLondon
For the sake of fighting pollution , the British government tax relief for citizens who want to buy electric cars . Not only that , the electric car buyers will get a subsidy of up to Rp 85 million .
Air pollution is a problem almost all countries in the world . England also feel it . To reduce this, the British government encouraged its citizens to switch from oil -fueled cars to electric cars .
To tempt its citizens to want to move , the British government announced to impose taxes on citizens electric cars purchased up to 2050 and gives subsidies of 5,000 pounds or approximately USD 85 million for electric car buyers .
August Was A Hot Month for Electric Cars
August was a hot month for plug-in cars, proving, among other things, that big price cuts can move both metal and lithium-ion batteries.
U.S. sales of the Nissan7201.TO +0.10%Leaf electric car, the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid and the Toyota7203.TO +0.48% Prius plug-in model hit their highest monthly totals ever last month, reflecting a combination of well-publicized price cuts and a rising tide of demand for all types of vehicles.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
NISSAN LEAF
NISSAN LEAF
What's New for 2013
The 2013 Nissan Leaf receives a new 6.6-kW onboard charger that cuts charging times in half. There's also a new "B-mode" driving mode that increases regenerative braking during deceleration. Finally, Nissan has added a more affordable S model to the lineup.
Introduction
One of the first full-electric vehicles marketed to American buyers, the Nissan Leaf enters its third year of production with a handful of refinements that should keep it foremost in the minds of EV shoppers. Now assembled at Nissan's Tennessee plant, the 2013 Nissan Leaf features a new 6.6-kW onboard charger that can replenish the battery in about four hours using a 220-volt electricity source. That's about half the time it took previously.
The bigger news, however, is the introduction of the more affordably priced entry-level S trim level. With it, Nissan has made the Leaf one of the most accessible electric cars on the market. The S is not a bare-bones stripper model either, as it features power accessories, keyless entry, heated front and rear seats, Bluetooth and USB/iPod connectivity. The Leaf's older 3.6-kW charger is used here to keep costs down, but the new, quicker charger -- standard on the upper trims -- is an option.
Ford Focus Electric
Ford Focus Electric
Ford started shipping the Focus Electric in May 2012, a full year-and-a-half after the Nissan LEAF went on sale. For those looking for a pure electric car, the availability of the Focus Electric finally provided a point of comparison. (Other models, such as the BMW ActiveE and Honda Fit EV are only available in limited numbers for lease. The Mitsubishi i, a subcompact, is not a fair comparison.)
The key questions in play: Did Ford’s cautious decision to lag behind the LEAF allow the company to offer a better EV? Or is its tardiness a sign of its lack of commitment to fielding a competitive electric car?
The most immediate distinction between the Focus Electric and the LEAF is in the looks department. As I pointed out in my New York Times review of the Focus EV, the LEAF’s “wide rear end, bulging headlights and odd proportions evoke a Japanese gizmo aesthetic that doesn’t necessarily appeal to mainstream American car buyers.” On the other hand, the electric Focus has the same handsome appearance as the gas-powered version. Focus Electric drivers are not likely to attract quizzical stares from passers-by.
The electric Focus is nearly identical to the gas version in appearance. One minor—but damn cool—tweak in the Focus’s body is the blue light that circles the fueling door on the left side, where you plug in the car. It shows charging progress at a glance from a distance by illuminating successive sections of what serves as glowing state-of-charge pie chart.
Critical Distinctions
In terms of core electric drive technology, the efficiency of the Focus Electric and the Nissan LEAF, and the resulting driving range, are essentially the same. According to official EPA ratings, The Focus Electric’s 23-kWh battery pack issues 76 miles of driving range on a single charge—while the LEAF’s 24-kWh pack dishes out 73 miles. That makes the Focus more efficient, but the difference is negligible—that is, until harsh summer or winter temperatures take their toll. In summer 2012, LEAF drivers in Arizona complained of a loss of battery capacity on extremely hot days.
But Ford opted to utilize an actively liquid cooled and heated battery pack allowing for stable battery operation over a wide range of temperatures. (The LEAF is passively air-cooled.) It might be a full year before we know if the liquid cooling makes a difference—but it should.
The Focus’s slightly better efficiency numbers do not come at the expense of performance. The Focus, in fact, employs a 107-kilowatt (143 horsepower) motor, compared to the LEAF’s 80-kilowatt (110 horsepower) motor. I especially felt the difference in power on the highway, as Ford tuned the Focus more for high-speed advantage, rather than for jumping quickly off the line. The Focus is also quieter than the LEAF. Ford engineers told me that they went to great lengths to reduce motor and road noise by adding sound damping.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Mitsubishi I-miev
THE URBAN
ENVIRONMENTALIST
Designed to inhabit cityscapes, the i-MiEV's 62-mile range3 is ideal for most commuters, featuring 3 drive modes (performance, efficiency or regenerative braking) to give you custom performance for your unique life and driving style. Along with responsive handling and a tight turning radius, it's easy to see how this urban dweller has become a true citizen of the globe.
MODEL OF EFFICIENCY:
MODEL OF EFFICIENCY:
112 COMBINED MPGe4
With an EPA-rated 112 miles per gallon equivalent, it's no wonder the i-MiEV was named "The Greenest Vehicle of 2012" by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. When you can drive for around 3.6 cents per mile7, you're behind the wheel of one of the most efficient electric cars on planet Earth.
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