A company called Capstone Turbine shows at the LA Auto Show its CMT-380 prototype hybrid electric supercar which is boosted by the company’s microturbine technology. The car is powered by traditional batteries and …

Nissan introduces the LEAF, the world’s first affordable, zero emission electric car. The medium-sized LEAF seats five adults and offers a range of over 160km.

The Nissan LEAF …

Renault introduces a new prototpe eletric car, named Kangoo be bop Z.E, where Z.E stands for Zero Emissions. The car uses a a 44kW (60hp) electric motor and a …

Tesla Motors announced the new Model S, which is the world’s first mass-produced, highway-capable electric car. The Model S sedan carries seven people and travels 300 miles per charge.

General Motors (GM) brings its new Opel Ampera electric car to the 79th Geneva Motor Show. The Opel Ampera is basically the European version of the Chevy Volt. It is powered by a 16-kWh, lithium-ion battery that travels up to 60km. When the battery’s energy is depleted, electricity from an engine-generator extends the Ampera’s range to more than 500 km.

Shelby SuperCars announced the new Ultimate Aero EV electric sportscar, which is claimed to be the “World’s Fastest Production Electric Car”. Shelby’s Ultimate Aero EV features the All-Electric Scalable Powertrain, the AESP technology.

This is Chrysler’s Dodge EV electric car that is based on Lotus Europa. The Dodge EV is powered by a 268 hp electric motor instead of a standard 2.0L four cylinder engine. It offers a range of …

Indian auto maker, Tata Motors announced that the company plans to bring electric car to Norway in 1 year. The company shows also the Nano, the world’s cheapest car at an industry conference.
“This is one …

This is the Bricycle designed by Brain. It is an electric tricycle for single occupant. Other than pedaling, the Bricycle offers also a 48-volt electric-assist motor. It has disc brakes for stopping.
The idea. A compact reasonably light weight single occupant vehicle.

My  solution.  A …

According to MINI USA VP Jim McDowell, electric MINI will be available for consumers in 2009 Summer. However, no much information, such as specs and type of battery used, are available. Let’s wait and see.

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