EV - TGsPlace

Posts tagged with "EV"

Bush signs the new 35 MPG Cafe standard

Thursday, 3. January 2008, 20:27:27

Now it's pen-on-paper official:

Let's just be thankful that the 35 mpg standard survived all the backing down. And the Detroit News mentions this: **a measure in the bill that will provide at least $90 million annually for battery research to make plug-in hybrids a reality.**

Somehow I thought the PHEV money had been stricken. Hey, it's nice to be wrong. While the 35 mpg number won't kick in until 2020, the bill mandates changes starting with the 2011 model year. My, that's soon.
========== AutoblogGreen.com

PHEVs are a reality, only not in large scale production yet. There is a thriving business in converting the Prius and other makes from hybrid to PHEV. = TG

1 Comment

Phoenix - EV Battery Sport Utility P/U

Wednesday, 23. May 2007, 17:55:22

Pick-up, P/U, , Phoenix ...

This very nice [SUT], sport utility truck,runs entirely on battery power.

That saves me about $400 a month in gas. Hey, that could cover the payments with change to spare.

This SUT is popular with municipal maintenance departments. They have engineers on staff and know a good deal when they see it. Also they want to be able to get around and fix things during a crisis, when all gas pumps are reserved for military and police - emergency use.

I like it. Sadly, so do many others and the waiting list is looong. = TG

More on this Phoenix and [No Gasoline], EVs at my other blogsite:

http://TonyGuitar.blogspot.com

= TG

1 Comment

E-Bike No insurance- No registratin- No DL- No gas

Saturday, 14. October 2006, 02:54:55

EV, E-bike, Battery, Eestor ...

I really do want an EV. [ Electric Vehicle ]Car, but maybe an E-Bike.

Remember that the monthly payments for an EV [car] will not even phase you. Why?
Simple, you are not paying $300 per month for gas so your budget remains about the same.

For an E-Bike at about $1200, you can probably buy new for cash. No payments!

Amazing, but true. In B.C. Canada, where I live, [Vancouver Island], you can buy an E-Bike, [looks like a motorcycle] new, for only $900 to $1300, but aside from no gas to buy. . . get this:

[1] An E-Bike does not require a driver*s license.

[2] An E-Bike does not require registration.

[3] An E-Bike does not require INSURANCE.
- - [ I would get some PL insurance . in case you flatten somebody]

This miracle of economy may be due to government wanting to encourage a move away from gas dependency and air pollution.

Check your state or province regulations to see if an E-Bike could save you a bundle of green backs.

The world is weird. E-Bikes are sold through our local computer dealer.

With no gas, no oil, and few moving parts, EVs are virtually maintenance free so there is not much service work for a bike shop to look forward to. Maybe that*s why they do not sell E-Bikes.
Service work pays their $90 shop hour rate after all.

I could not believe all this good stuff until October 11th/06 when I read all these facts in our syndicated local news paper.

The new 2007 models are even more comfortable to ride, have a longer range and new features like motor lock-out and wireless remote security alarm. You need a pick-up truck to steal it.

The Canadian version comes with a big maple leaf on the front. Optional is a suspension feature making the E-Bike ride more like a motorcycle. Takes the rough stuff better.

Improved high torque motors and batteries allows 50 miles between recharging. [plugs in at home or work]. Many Box stores have pugins for senior electric EVs. So plug in while you shop.

A re-charge will add a featherweight 6 - 20 cents to your hydro bill. If you get caught out of charge, you can pedal it like a normal bike.

There are several EV posts and good links at:

TonyGuitar.Blogspot.com

= TG

0 Comments