One of the only fully electric cars on the market right now is the all new Zenn Electric. Z.E.N.N. stands for Zero Emission, No Noise. Fitting description for this first ever consumer affordable electric car.
The company was created by a few Canadians and is based out of Toronto. The team fealt like the electric car was something smaller companies can finally develop to get their foot in the door and compete with other big car manufacturers.
And they were right, we are now starting to see smaller companies emerge like ZENN and Tesla in making great new electric cars.
The Zenn is a great choice …read more

You don’t need to sacrifice speed for the environment. The concept Dodge Circuit Electric is being tested right now for consumer use. Hopefully, if Dodge survives the recession, the new Dodge Circuit will be made available by 2010 or 2011.
The Dodge Circuit is a collaborative effort between the Lotus and Chrysler automakers. It promises to spark a consumer interest in Electric Vehicle (EV) technology. While I believe people already want electric cars, automakers are still hesitant because no long term ramification studies have been done, ie. part replacements, battery costs, etc…
If you are planning on being a true green enthusiast make …read more

The new Telsa Roadster Sport 2010 might just be the future of electric vehicles (EV) in a world that has gone hybrid.  Hybrids are fine but they still burn gasoline and contribute to pollution.  The only way around this is to have a truly electric car.

Electric cars are not new, they have been around since the turn of the century.  The drawback then and what still is the case today is problems associated with its electric storage or in other words, its battery.  They are big, expensive, and toxic.  But if you consider that savings on gas, worn parts and service, the …read more

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It’s important to distinguish between electric vehicles and electric cars when considering safety features. Just because something passes federal safety standards doesn’t mean it’s passed safety standards for traditional cars. Just as importantly, being “all electric” doesn’t mean it falls below those standards either.

A wave of electric dreams are coming out of the Tokyo Auto Show. How many will continue to maturity is the big question.

From CNN Money:

ZAP Electric Cars of San Antonio (http://www.zapcarsa.com), located at Loop 1604 and Stone Oak Parkway, is offering the Xebra®, a three-wheel, four-door compact car and two-seat pickup. The vehicle was designed for gas-free, city driving up to 40 MPH and plugs into any normal household outlet.

ZAP is growing by leaps and bounds. Even though their cars don’t reach top speeds, they’re recognized as a convenient car for many people’s day-to-day needs. Being affordable helps, but at the core is public interest fueling the demand.

The San Antonio dealership is owned by Tito Norris, a local orthodontist who …read more

Myers Motors has a working, all-electric suited for highway driving, and it’s available now.