Nissan Leaf price $25,000, April 1 2010, federal tax credit of $7,500, December 2010, Base price, Standard Leaf

Nissan Leaf price $25,000, April 1 2010 From the LA Times. “Nissan Leaf’s promise: An affordable electric” “The all-electric Nissan Leaf hatchback will cost $32,780 when it hits showrooms in December, the Japanese automaker said Tuesday. But government subsidies will make the price more attractive. There’s a federal tax credit of $7,500 for electric vehicles. [...]

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Mercedes electric cars, Press releases, Updates, BlueZero, E cell, E-cell plus, Lithium ion technology, Mercedes electric vehicles, Modular concept, Mercedes hybrid

Mercedes electric cars, Press releases, Updates, BlueZero, E cell From the Mercedes-Benz press release in 2009. “The near-series Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS electric car combines environment-friendly electric mobility in the city with unrestricted suitability for long-distance driving. This is made possible by the combination of the battery-electric drive with a combustion engine. The range [...]

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Mercedes EV conversion, Mercedes electric car, First Mercedes Convertible electric car?, Mercedes Evehicle

Mercedes EV conversion, Mercedes electric car, First Mercedes Convertible electric car? The seeds were planted in my brain for a EV conversion of a car over the 2009 Christmas holidays. I own a 1974 Mercedes 450SL that I have in storage. I thought about converting the 450SL to an electric convertible, but initially dismissed the [...]

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Mercedes electric car, Electric SL convertible, EV conversion, Video, Mercedes 450SL, Mercedes electric vehicle project

Mercedes electric car, Electric SL convertible video. In an earlier post I indicated the possibility of converting a 1974 Mercedes 450SL convertible into an electric car. In the short time that has elapsed I may have talked myself into it. Now my approach is try to talk me out of it. From the earlier post. [...]

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Electric Mercedes car, Electric SL convertible, EV conversion, Mercedes 450SL electric car, Evehicle conversion

Electric Mercedes car, Electric SL convertible, EV conversion Electric Mercedes convertible. How does that sound? I own a 1974 Mercedes 450SL and have it stored. It is a beautiful car and I love that body style. My lady has a late model 500 SL and I drive it sometimes. However, I much prefer driving the [...]

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Chevy Volt specs, Volt concept car, Electric car, Lithium ion batteries, Gas powered generator

Chevy Volt specs, Volt concept car, Electric car Chevy Volt Concept Car Specs Model: Chevrolet Volt Concept Body style / driveline: 4-5-passenger sedan, unitized frame, electric propulsion, front wheel drive Construction: body-frame-integral structure with composite exterior panels and roof EPA vehicle class compact car (four doors with rear liftgate) Drive system Description: electrically driven system [...]

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Electric motorcycle, EV conversion, Motor mount, Chain adjustment, Test a success, Honda C70 conversion

Electric motorcycle, EV conversion, Motor mount, Chain adjustment March 13, 2010. Part 4. The DC motor was mounted in the planned position. The chain tension was adjusted. One of 3 12v 12ah batteries was hooked up to the motor. The test was a success. Some reengineering of the sprocket mounting may be necessary.

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Electric Porsche or Family Truckster, Clark regrets buying Truckster, Griswalds go electric, How will the American public respond to electric cars?

Electric Porsche or Family Truckster, Clark regrets buying Truckster How will the American public respond to new electric production cars from Chevrolet and Nissan? If they succeed with battery performance, life and reliable battery management systems, I believe the public will go electric in a big way. My recent project of an EV conversion of [...]

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Motorcycle EV conversion, Update, March 11, 2010, DC motor mount, Sprocket selection, Mounting

Motorcycle EV conversion, Update, March 11, 2010 Several days ago the DC motor was test mounted. I believe this attachment position will work. I have searched for different sprocket tooth sizes and found several sources. Changing the sprocket can affect the torque and speed. I am testing a method for attaching the original Honda C70 [...]

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Evehicles, EV conversion, DC motor, controller, throttle shipment, Motor mount, Theoretical to practical

Evehicles, EV conversion, DC motor, controller, throttle shipment The next phase of the Honda C70 EV conversion is about to take place. The DC motor, controller and throttle have been ordered and are being shipped. Next I will design a mount for the DC motor and check out the turning of the sprocket. I hope to [...]

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