Electric bicycles and other EV's

thats what I do....coast and peddle, coast and peddle, through streets and alleys, through parks and underneath the bridge...coast and push, coast and peddle, coast and push, till I settle

 

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http://www.zapworld.com/electric-vehicles/electric-cars/zap-x
ZAP has announced with Lotus Engineering the development of the new ZAP-X Crossover, incorporating distinct technological advancements that will result in one of the most advanced electric cars ever developed. ZAP and Lotus are utilizing the award-winning APX lightweight aluminum architecture design to achieve unprecedented levels of performance and utility for electric cars. The drive system alone is enough to excite driving fanatics, featuring an innovative all-wheel drive option with revolutionary electric motors inside each of the wheels, potentially delivering 644 horsepower and speeds up to 155mph. An advanced battery system will enable the car to travel a range up to 350 miles between charges, with a rapid charge technology that can recharge the batteries in as little as 10 minutes [Lithium Batteries].

 

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Zapino Electric Scooter

Motor: 3000W Super efficent brushless hub motor
Max Torque: 120NM/900RPM
Max Speed: about 30 mph
Range: up to 30 miles each charge*
Brake: Rear and front disc
Weight Limit: 280 lbs.
Battery: 60V Batteries
Net Weight: 297 lbs. (including battery)
Optional Upgrade:60v40AH Lithium battery; range of up to 65 miles
Climbing ability: 25% slope with a 177 lb rider.*
Intelligent Controller and DBI-digita
3000 peak watts, 60 volts
$2,995.00

 

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the main thing in all these electric scooters/cars/etc....is cost...what the cost on these babies?

 

Your heart and soul.

 

my heart and soul does not belong to metal.

 

What's the cost of not buying them?

 

...the cost is indirect, the cost is on the environment and on time spent working more when you could have saved money. And since this is a capitalist society...low customer needs = weak economy.

 

SYNOPSIS: Boulder, CO Company Creates Clean, Quiet, Eco-Friendly Motorcycle that is also the Country’s Most Powerful Electric Motorcycle Powered by Lithium Batteries Capable of Traveling in Excess of 100 mile Distance. and at Speeds Over 100 MPH.

Boulder, CO – The Electric Vehicle Company, LLC of Boulder, Colorado, announces the launch of the Volta G/T, a new high performance electric motorcycle powered by lithium batteries that matches the speed and power of a gas-powered motorcycle. The Volta G/T is the fastest and longest range Plug-In Electric Motorcycle offered by an United States company and that is also zero emission and requires no gear shifting.

The source of power for the motorcycle are lithium-ion polymer batteries can be recycled and allow the motorcycle to travel at speeds over 100 MPH and offer battery options that allow the bike to attain ranges of over 100 miles on a single charge. These are new benchmarks in the electric motorcycle world where currently available models have top end speeds of little over 60 MPH and a range of 60-70 miles.

"We are very excited about bringing to market a product that matches or exceeds conventional powered motorcycles in performance and style and is yet powered by clean renewable energy,” said William Kent, president and co-founder of The Electric Vehicle Company. “The Volta G/T motorcycle is far easier to learn to ride for the beginner and provides more in terms of performance and speed for the experienced rider.”

According to 2006 consumer research by the Wall Street Journal Online/Harris Interactive Personal Finance Poll, 92% of adults who plan to purchase or lease a new vehicle and who are considering an alternative-fueled vehicle said they are willing to pay more for it than a traditional, gasoline-powered version of the same vehicle. Company officials believe that with gasoline prices on the increase and the national commitment to reduce pollution, consumers will be increasingly drawn to driving an electric powered motorcycle which has no need for gas and has no carbon emissions. The global motorcycle market is growing at 7% annually and is estimated to reach 30 million motorcycles in two years. Alternative fueled vehicles such as motorcycles and scooters are experiencing the highest growth rates.

The Volta G/T has a proprietary “plug and play” computer software system that will allow the driver to customize the system performance and driving experience he/she wishes to have and allow the user to define how the system manages the vehicles range, acceleration and top speed based on their desired driving style. Multiple driving profiles can be created and simply selected for the specific situation. This customized driving profile is intellectual property created by the Electric Vehicle Company and can be continually updated to match advancements in software production.

The Electric Vehicle Company plans to introduce the sleek-looking Volta G/T in Santa Monica, CA at the Alternative Car and Transportation Expo. Consumers may order the Volta G/T in 10 different designer colors or special order from nearly 100 custom colors and options starting at the end of October 2007. Product shipping is scheduled to begin by the second quarter of 2008 with a retail price of $7,995.

More information about EVC and the Volta G/T is available at the www.evc-llc.com website or by calling (303) 459-2293

http://visforvoltage.org/forum/2244-volta-high-performance-electric-motorcycle-debuts-altcar-expo

 

Nothing .....unless everyone else in the world buys one ...and... every polluting company in the world stops using fossil fuels ...and... there's no longer any wild fires or volcanoes in the world.

But just me buying one? I could buy the least efficient gas-hog in the world and the effects would be insignificant.

Baron Max

 

You can wait for that electric Ford F-150.

 

This Zap prototype is reputed to use the same in-wheel electric motors as the Mini QED:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf-dNLSnl6o

 

Interesting, a hybrid Mini. Seems much simpler than the Prius design.

 

Homebuilt electric motorcycle (with video):
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/10/11/electric-motorcycle-from-derbi-gpr-50/

 

Freeway-legal Zero Emission Vehicles are available in Los Angeles: A Review

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The Vectrix electric scooter is a full sized two wheeled vehicle that can carry two adults and luggage at 62 MPH, has a practical range of 50 miles, and recharges in about three hours from a standard 110 volt outlet using the onboard charger.

 

range 50 miles? lol...

 

Wow, are they dilivered with or without wings?

 

What is the charge time of these kind of things?

 

Not going to the url, my firewall will waste some extra miles of my electric bike.

 

Most car trips are less than 50 miles. Charge time on the Vectrix is 3 hours.