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John McCormick: Premium auto brands move to survive green shift

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:34:33 +0000

John McCormick: Premium auto brands move to survive green shift
It’s tough being green when you are selling high-performance sports cars and luxury vehicles.

Electric Sports Cars Auto Reviews ? Tesla Roadster

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:02:25 +0000

With environmental awareness increasing among people the demand of electric powered cars and hybrid cars are on the rise. In keeping with the trend Tesla Motors has brought its zero-emission high performance energy saving sports cars in the market. A superb combination of style, sophistication and futuristic technology Tesla sports cars are sure to sweep you off your feet.

Performance

Tesla Motors has recently introduced the high-performance Tesla Roadster, a next generation sports car which has already created a spark among the car enthusiasts around the world. The all new Tesla Roadster not only look attractive with a sleek carbon fiber body and retractable hard top it achieves an incredible 135 mpg.

Power

Tesla’s electric powertrain has been the main focus of several auto reviews on the roadster. The Tesla Roadster uses a 3-phase 4-pole Alternating Current induction motor which is controlled by the PEM (Power Electronics Module). Mated to a sophisticated two-speed electrically powered manual transmission Tesla’s unique electric powertrain is the source of highest torque and mileage while emitting one tenth of carbon dioxide compared to its gasoline combustion counterpart.

Style

Tesla Roadster comes in both metallic and non-metallic colors. From Brilliant Yellow to Thunder Gray you get wide range to choose colors for your car. Inside, state-of-the-art leather upholstery in black, gray or beige bears the mark of luxury.

Handling

As published in the auto news magazines, the Tesla Roadster is full of surprise. As you start the engine almost instant acceleration, that is, zero to 60-mph within 4 seconds gives you the required pace in the wink of an eye. What is best about the Tesla is that you don’t need to be a professional racing car driver to drive it. Its state-of-the-art technology ensures easy handling and smooth ride.

Battery

Much higher than usual electric cars that run about 60 miles per charge Tesla’s high-tech lithium-ion battery enables it travel up to 244 miles with 3.5 hours of charging. Tesla’s sophisticated Lithium ion battery pack is recyclable hence can be sold when dead. Instead of trashing it away you can sell them. You can charge it freely without waiting for the battery to get fully discharged.

Charging

Charging a Tesla Roadster is easy and safe whether you are at home or on the road. Once you buy the roadster you better generate a habit of charging it during the night so that every morning you find a fully charged car to drive off. You need to plug your Tesla into the High Power Connector unit at home. It takes around 4 hours to charge it. While on the road you can charge your car from any standard electric outlets using the Mobile Connector, an optional feature.

Safety

With most advanced safety features implemented in the Tesla Roadster Tesla Motors shows its commitment to passenger’s safety. The roadster gets high-quality Yokohama tires along with independent double-wishbone suspension to improve control while driving. It uses superior four-channel anti-lock brakes to reduce the vehicle stopping distance and increase vehicle control at the same time.

Finally, the Tesla Roadster boasting high energy efficiency and performance comes with an equally high price range starting from $101,500.

Tim Jones is a self-published author and automobile expert. She writes auto reviews and speculations on latest models. For more information on sports cars, she recommends you to visit: http://www.caranddriver.com/

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Hyundai Blue-Will Concept, Detroit Auto Show. 01.11.10

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:55:57 +0000

Hyundai introduced the Blue-Will Concept Electric Hybrid Car at press conference 2010 Detroit International Auto Show.

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Fifth Gear: Web TV – Detroit Auto Show News

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:18:16 +0000

Graham from the Office delivers the latest news from the Detroit motor show, including Audis new electric concept the E-tron; Hondas CR-Z Hybrid Sports Car; and the first appearance of the new 2011 Ford Focus. For more videos, news and reviews go to fwd.five.tv

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Ford Shows Electric Cars at Auto Show

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 02:04:14 +0000

Ford Shows Electric Cars at Auto Show
At the Statesman Auto Show this weekend Ford will be showing its new Escape plug-in hybrid and its prototype all battery electric cars.

Malcolm Bricklin On Hybrid Cars, Auto Bailout and The Car Cz

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:59:12 +0000

If you’ve ever sen the car in the video it’s called the Bricklin SV-1 and was made between 1974 and 1976. It’s maker is Malcolm Bricklin, an American Entrepreneur. Bricklin brought Suburu to America from Japan, as well as Fiat X1-9, and the Yugo. In the 90s he turned his attention to making environmentally friendly vehicles, making an electric bike called The EV Warrior. Today, Bricklin is combining his experience with fuel cell technology and his knoweldge of manufacturing techniques and economics to create a line of plug – in hybrid vehicles or PHEVs, which he says can be installed in your car right now, making it more gas efficient. I sat down with Bricklin at the San Francisco screening of “The Entrepreneur” , a movie about him. In our talk, he revealed that he got a call that morning to be the President-Elect’s “Car Czar”, a job he turned down. He explained why.

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Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Concept

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:45:26 +0000

Toyota exhibit of the FT-HS Hybrid sports concept car at the 2007 Detroit auto show.

Recently confirmed by Best Car magazine as the next gen Supra !

http://www.7tune.com/2011-hybrid-supra-successor/

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Prius Hybrid’s Faulty Bakes

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:55:17 +0000

Toyota is already trying to solve a gas pedal problem in millions of cars, but soon the Japanese automaker will address a new issue, bad brakes on thousands of Prius hybrids. Manuel Gallegus reports.

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EV ELECTRIC SUV CAR VEHICLE – NOT HYBRID CAR!!!

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:18:19 +0000

YES this SUV is fully ELECTRIC…. NO MORE GAS!!! This SUV is for sale on ElectricCars.com TODAY… Click on the SHOWROOM BUTTON… Our showroom is open to the public, tons more info about EV’s available via paid subscription.

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Car Review of New Toyota Prius Hybrid

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:18:04 +0000

The Toyota Prius hybrid electric car is the top selling green car in the U.S.. But is this hybrid really green, or just a guilt free yippie mobile?

Embarking on a hybrid car adventure, WebRidesTV host Jeremy Lusk reviews the Toyota Prius during a 320-mile West Coast road trip from the smoggy British Petroleum Oil Refineries in Carson, California to the majestic mountain cliffs of Big Sur.

For more hybrid, electric and fuel efficient vehicle profiles, visit the new WebRidesTV Green Channel to view more green automotive coverage. Access the Green Channel here: http://www.webridestv.com/green-hybrid-cars.html

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