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Mike Allen over at Popular Mechanics had a chance to spend some time behind the wheel of the new plug-in microcar -- the Subaru R1e . With acceleration lower than a "determined taxicab," it wasn't what you'd call an "exciting" test -- and definitely a step below our test of the Hybrid Technologies' melty-looking Lithium-Powered Super Car but Pop-Mech can't have everything now, can they? [via Popular Mechanics ]
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The Nissan Denki Cube Concept is something you've probably already seen. In fact, you probably saw it this morning when we caught the electric Nissan Cube sunning itself in advance of its press conference. What did we learn at the press conference? Fleet-use electric vehicles by 2010 and commercial vehicles by 2012. The big news is that the LA Auto Show this fall will see the introduction of the next generation Cube for the North American market. Press release, pictures of the Denki Cube and shots of two rather unfortunately customized Cubes below. galleryPost('nissancubeel', 3, 'Electric Cube'); galleryPost('nissancubeec', 3, 'Ecletic Cubes'); Nissan's "Denki Cube" Electric Vehicle Concept Brings Distinctive Spirit Into Play in New York Auto Show Debut New York City is about to get a lesson in what happens when geography meets geometry - specifically, when the world, which is round, meets the Nissan Cube, which is essentially square. The...
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Subaru's press event was nothing short of spectacular and I say that in a fully sarcastic manner. The R1e that we already took many a peek at was officially unveiled by Subaru's head honchos. If you're wondering, the R1e will not be making it stateside, at least not anytime soon. However, it was announced that Subaru will be working with the New York Power Authority, which happily accepted two R1e's. They will now drive them around and allow Subaru to monitor their performance, as well as potential consumer demand. Like I said, spectacular. Press release after the jump. galleryPost('subarur1epressext', 3, 'Subaru R1e Press Photos Exterior'); galleryPost('subarur1epressint', 3, 'Subaru R1e Press Photos Interior'); SUBARU TO EVALUATE QUICK CHARGE ELECTRIC CAR WITH NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY NEW YORK, March 20, 2008 - Subaru today announced that it would begin evaluating its R1e electric vehicle (EV) in the United States this summer. The Subaru...
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The electric Mitsubishi electric i MIEV continues to evolve and this year it is no different at the New York Auto Show . The i MIEV has made some changes since our last visit with the concept. Now MIEV means Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle, rather than Mitsubishi In-Wheel Electric Vehicle. This concept has a 16 kW lithium-ion battery with a 100-mile range that recharges overnight from a standard home outlet or dryer-style outlet. A 63 HP motor churns the vehicle along. There is also two models now available, the regular i MiEV and now a super fantastic Sports coupe model. galleryPost('imievsportnas', 3, 'Mitsubishi i MiEV Sport'); galleryPost('imievextnas', 3, 'Mitsubishi i MiEV Exterior'); galleryPost('imievinteriornas', 3, 'Mitsubishi i MiEV Interior'); The Sports coupe is even greener by including solar panels, wind turbine fans, reduced CO2 emissions and solar control glass that can monitor the amount of light and heat entering...
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The electric Mitsubishi electric i MIEV continues to evolve and this year it is no different at the New York Auto Show . The i MIEV has made some changes since our last visit with the concept. Now MIEV means Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle, rather than Mitsubishi In-Wheel Electric Vehicle. This concept has a 16 kW lithium-ion battery with a 100-mile range that recharges overnight from a standard home outlet or dryer-style outlet. A 63 HP motor churns the vehicle along. There is also two models now available, the regular i MiEV and now a super fantastic Sports coupe model. galleryPost('imievsportnas', 3, 'Mitsubishi i MiEV Sport'); galleryPost('imievextnas', 3, 'Mitsubishi i MiEV Exterior'); galleryPost('imievinteriornas', 3, 'Mitsubishi i MiEV Interior'); The Sports coupe is even greener by including solar panels, wind turbine fans, reduced CO2 emissions and solar control glass that can monitor the amount of light and heat entering...
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Let's just get this out of the way up front so you can come back later: Bentley brought no new luxurious nor mega-costly glistening sheet metal hand-rubbed to a burnished sheen by ambidextrous master craft-rubbers at their lush production palace factory in Crewe, England. Instead, at this New York Auto Show they touted their new partnership with an atmospheric molecule of fraught reputation: CO2. They thoughtfully provided me with a 17-page outline of how they're going to change the relationship between high-performance V12 engines and global warming. I'm halfway through it and will return later with a summary. But until then, let's talk about those hawt English accents. galleryPost('2008nyautoshowbentley', 6, 'Glistening Bentley Goodness'); Oh, yes, the same damn thing happened at the Rolls-Royce press conference at the Detroit Auto Show. A highly competent looking man of British descent stood up and said things, not new things, but things that were full...
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