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The future of two-wheelers, Smarte escooter will be put into mass production (1)

Smart has announced plans to produce the production edition of the escooter concept car, is expected to go on sale in 2014. The Smarte escooter production edition will be more perfect than the concept car debut in the 2010 Paris Motor Show.

escooter concept car had previously appeared, with a 40-volt lithium batteries, has a maximum output power of 5 hp, you can ensure that the the escooter can travel 100 km at the speed of 45km / h.

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The Fisker Atlantic plug-in hybrid will debut at New York Auto Show (1)

Fisker recently unlock the mystery of the latest plug-in hybrid Atlantic, the car will debut New York Auto Show.

Fisker said that the car will be very important to a model of the Fisker brand, will herald the development direction of future Fisker models. The new coupe will be aimed at the younger group.

Atlantic is used the second generation EVer power technology-related details have not yet been published, but I believe the power system will be able to choose between rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.

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Morgan Electric Plus E Concept will be unveiled at 2012 Geneva Motor Show (1)

Morgan will carry Plus E concept car to be officially unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Plus E is based on Plus 8,  is powered by a Zytek electric motor and a lithium-ion battery, a single charge can travel 193 kilometers. The electric motor produces 160-hp with 280 lb-ft of torque, which isn’t exactly high-performance but respectable for an electric vehicle. Mated to a five-speed manual transmission, the 2,756-lb Plus E hits 62-mph in 6 seconds and has a top speed of 115-mph.

According to Morgan’s operations director Steve Morris, "We wanted to see how much fun you can have in an electric sports car, so we have built one to help us find out. The Plus E combines Morgan’s traditional look with high-technology construction and a powertrain that delivers substantial torque instantly at any speed. With the manual gearbox to increase both touring range and driver involvement, it will be a fantastic car to drive."

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Small electric sports car Honda EV-STER official pictures released (1)

Recently, small electric car Honda EV-STER official pictures released. EV-STER is an electric double roadster, rear-wheel drive type, length, width and height are 3570mm, 1500mm and 1100mm, wheelbase 2325mm, the car equipped with a 10kWh lithium-ion batteries, can reach a top speed of 160Km, 0-60 mph in only 0.5 seconds.
 
Through the carbon fiber material, EV-STER was lightweight, with a high driving performance, battery life can reach up to about 160km.

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Audi Urban E-Tron will be in volume production, the limited production 999 (1)

This year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi unveiled a new concept car Urban E-Tron, this car reveals Audi’s new design ideas for the city commuter car. Recently, Audi has confirmed that Urban E-Tron will be in volume production, the car will be limited production 999.

The car is equipped with two electric motor power system, the maximum power of 20 hp and maximum torque of 47N · m, expected 0-60km / h acceleration time of 6 seconds, top speed of 100km / h. When fully charged, the car’s mileage is 70km, and the fastest 20 minutes fully charged.

The car will be limited production 999, the price range of $ 8,800 to $ 14,000, is expected to ship in 2013.

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Opel RAK e concept released, will debut at Frankfurt Motor Show (1)

Recently, Opel said they will launch RAK e electric concept car at the Frankfurt auto show. This is a concept car with a "production potential", it is ideal for urban travel, and low prices will be very suitable for young people that the budget is very limited.

RAK e is an open-wheeled car, streamlined body design is very avant-garde, with some characteristics of a motorcycle. In cornering, the cabin can be tilted a certain angle, very fun to drive. Internally, RAK e using two-seater layout, to ensure its usefulness in daily travel.

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Small electric monster, smart Forvision concept car

Posted by Kyle On September - 2 - 2011

Small electric monster, smart Forvision concept car (1)

Recently, media reports, smart will be at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show to launch a Forvision electric concept car. This car not only in appearance design is very avant-garde, but also interpretation of the latest development of new energy vehicles direction.

Appearance, smart Forvision electric concept car is no longer taking a lovely line, under the large spoiler, sharp eyes of car design, the chassis is significantly elevated, and the wheel is increased, so this smart Forvision looks like a "Little monster", is full of offensive power.

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KTM launched E3W electric concept car, production in 2013

Posted by Kyle On August - 15 - 2011

KTM launched E3W electric concept car, production in 2013 (1)

Recently, the Austrian KTM released the new E3W electric concept car, this car will be in volume production in 2013, the price is expected to be less than 5050 euros.

In order to reduce the maximum curb weight, which E3W electric car is constructed using the three wheels, only one rear wheel shape is very similar to those designed to extend the mileage of energy-saving models, but this car uses a lightweight plastic as body panels, new car really is very light weight, only 500kg.

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BMW exclusive brand i released i3 and i8 electric concept car (1)

BMW has released official pictures of the "i3" and "i8" which are two electric concept cars in the exclusive brand of electric car BMW "i"’. Among them, the BMW i3 is a four-seate electric vehicle, defined as urban model; another BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car.

i8 concept hundred mph time of less than 5 seconds, top speed 250 km / h (electronically speed). Hundred kilometers less than 3 liters. Plug-in hybrid system output power up to 260 kilowatts, in pure electric mode can travel 35 kilometers to meet the needs of the vast majority of daily driving. When some passion or drive long distance travel needs, then high-performance three-cylinder gasoline engine that is in the working.

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The world's most energy-efficient electric vehicle T.27 (1)

Gordon Murray & Gordon Murray Design in London, published a now known as the world’s most energy-efficient electric vehicles -  T.27.

T.27 development philosophy is to create a small electric cars that will be a pro-low CO2 emissions, low manufacturing costs, and this can help solve the city, traffic jams and parking problems; so use a lightweight and high security of the structure to make T.27.

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