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Electric Vehicles

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The New Electric Vehicle Tax Credits Overview

The New Electric Vehicle Tax Credits an overview by The Tomberlin Sales Management Team PDF of Article As many of you are aware, the Internal Revenue Service recently announced tax credits that could benefit taxpayers who purchase Tomberlin Low Speed Vehicles. Although the IRS has not finalized the guidelines and certification procedures necessary to file for these tax credits, they state in their announcement that taxpayers may qualify for one of two available tax credits, summarized... Read Full Story

Plugging Into Electric Avenue….

As drivers rush down the highway of ever increasing gas prices—more and more of us are looking at the possibility of driving a hybrid vehicle.. There are sound reasons for buying them which included reduced fuel and maintenance bills.. But there are also a few caveats: BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU CUT… Emergency responders are getting worried about the increasing [...] Read Full Story

Electric Car Companies Position Themselves for Growth

  Electric car companies have recently been getting incredible amounts of attention. Aside from the attention they also seem to be receiving funding from numerous sources such as institutions, government grants or savvy investors such as Warren Buffet. With all the money that has been placed in the electric car sector you would think that a considerable amount of Americans would be driving all electric cars. For very good reasons, that doesn’t seem to be the case. The electric car sector as a... Read Full Story

Nissan Changes it's Tune on Electric Vehicles

Looks like Nissan, teamed with Renault, has changed it's mind about the viability of electric cars in the American marketplace and has announced that it is moving full speed ahead with plans to introduce a pure electric car in 2010. After testing its vehicle with fleet customers, Nissan will market the electric car worldwide in 2012 to retail customers. The car will be powered by lithium ion batteries developed in Nissan's joint venture with NEC Corp. In interviews during March's Geneva... Read Full Story

Tokyo to get electric car recharging sites !

In a first of its kind in the world, Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO), Japan’s largest utility, plans to set up as many as 200 recharging stations for electric cars around the Japanese capital next year. TEPCO has developed a charging device that would allow electric cars to travel 25-miles on a 5-minute charge and 37-miles on a 10-minute charge. Mitsubishi as well as Subaru dealers have agreed to place stations on their property, as well as Aeon, a supermarket chain. Continued plans will... Read Full Story

Electric Moped Guide: Things to Consider Before Buying Electric Mopeds

With the surge of technological advancements, one would expect that in the field of alternative fuel vehicles there will be a multitude of progress. And you're right. One of the mosty hyped, talk-about source of alternative fuel is *drum rolls please* electricity. Yeah, you know that already, don't you? It comes in many form, cars, motorcycles, scooters, bikes, and mopeds. So what are mopeds? To cut thing short, electric mopeds are a mean of transport that usually comes with two or three... Read Full Story

New Non-Profit Virtual Consulting Group for Electric Vehicles: EV Professional Network

From:  zoomilife.com
A group of electric vehicle experts from several different perspectives have come together into a consortium of professionals to aid the electric and alternative-fueled vehicle industry. With expertise at all ends of the spectrum from R&D and manufacturing to distribution and sales, the EV Professional Network aims to facilitate faster integration for car makers and sellers in the electrics market. Given the relatively new EV industry and the startup-sized companies that make up its core... Read Full Story

Razor Dune Buggy

From:  cheap-store.net
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Total Customer Reviews: 29 Lowest Price : $299.99 Product By Razor The Razor Dune Buggy provides the ultimate in electric powered off-road capabilities. Powerful speeds up to 9mph and can carry up to 120lbs ! The Dune Buggy's specially designed reduction drive is perfect for lower torque climbing and off-roading. 8" knobby tires and big bucket seat allow for a smooth comfortable ride. Ages 8+ Read Full Story

Currie Technologies e-Zip E400 Electric Scooter

The Currie® eZip? 400 electric scooter can travel up to 8 miles on a single charge, at speeds of up to 15 mph. The 400W DC Earth Magnet motor and Currie Electro Drive? system deliver plenty of power, and the all-weather brake is safe and simple to use. The exclusive folding design makes this scooter utterly transportable. Read more Currie Technologies e-Zip E400 Electric Scooter Read Full Story

EV's computer combats will-I-make-it anxiety

Nissan Motor Co.'s new electric vehicle comes with a computer system aimed at allaying drivers' fears that they will be stranded midtrip by dead batteries. The system taps navigation maps, cell phones and a 24-hour global data center to keep drivers apprised of how much farther they can drive. "One of the fears of customers is what happens when you run out of electricity," Nissan r&d chief Mitsuhiko Yamashita said last week at Nissan's Oppama technical center before the car's Aug. 2... Read Full Story
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