Battery Electric Vehicles or BEVs, predated the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. It was between 1832-1839 that Robert Anderson, a Scottish businessman, invented the first electric carriage and Professor Sibrandus Stratingh from the Netherlands designed the first small-scale electric car which was built by his assistant Christopher Becker in 1835.The ...

Electric vehicles have been in existence since way back in 1830, and are becoming popular again with so many people being concerned about pollution and the rising cost of gasoline. Electric vehicles have been used for many years in the form of golf carts and have also been used as ...

With all of our oil problems, the idea of the electric vehicle has risen from the ashes. Here is a guide to electric vehicles and how they work. Electric Vehicles and How They WorkMost of the people in the world will either drive or ride in a vehicle in their ...

Li-ion Motors Corp. (LMCO) is a US based automotive company that was founded in 2000 and today is one of the most popular giants. Li-ion Motors manufacture all kind of electric vehicles - cars, motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles and trucks and products. The company is engaged in customized electric vehicle. Li-ion ...

There are many disadvantages of hybrid electric vehicles. First of all, hybrid electric vehicles are not all-electric vehicles. They do require gasoline to drive.Hybrid electric vehicles use regenerative braking to get their electricity. The gas energy is captured off of the brakes and stored as electricity. All electric vehicles are ...

With rising fuel costs, more and more people and are looking for alternatives. One such alternative that is gaining popularity, especially with the do-it yourself types, are the electric vehicle kits. Anyone familiar with automobiles can now use these kits to convert traditional gas powered vehicles to one powered by ...

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV and the Nissan Leaf are amongst the first group of electric vehicles to go on sale in the UK that meet certain conditions set by the Government. As well as the Governments push to increase sales of Electric Vehicles the number of vehicle charge points are now ...

Electric vehicles are been touted as the newest green initiative mandated by the government. They want to see them widely manufactured as a means to cut dependence on foreign oil and as part of a movement to find alternative energy sources.The career outlook for an electric vehicle electrician is good. ...

Electric vehicle conversion refers to the modification of a conventional internal combustion engine or the ICR driven vehicle to one that is battery electric propulsion, thus creating a battery electric vehicle.The career outlook for an Electric Vehicle Conversion Specialist is good. They make on average $39-$59 thousand a year. Electric ...

Right now, with the gas at prices that we have never seen before, many people are looking for ways to cut down on gas consumption and there are some people who are looking at ways to avoid using gas at all. They are researching electric vehicle conversion which is converting a car or ...

Electric Vehicles I don't know about everyone else but if you just ask the kids they'll tell you they're all for electric vehicles. It doesn't matter what kind either. Make all the vehicles electric! After all, electric vehicles are fascinating and easy to use not mention easy on the wallet ...

As gas prices reach record levels and fossil fuels diminish over time, consumer demand for alternative energy technology will do nothing but increase. In fact, urban electric vehicles, while rather novel in the United States, are more common in Europe, where population densities in metropolitan areas necessitated a search for ...

It is understood that the electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular because of their convenience, no pollution and other advantages. Consumers usually take the life length of battery as a major factor measuring the quality of electric vehicles. The problem of battery quality is the most bother thing ...

What would you do if you could reduce your monthly fuel cost by 70% for the hotel shuttle van? In our August newsletter EcoGreenHotel detailed the progress toward creating a nationwide infrastructure for electric vehicles to be driven on a large scale. The September newsletter detailed how hotels can increase ...

SummaryElectric vehicles are set to become the substitute for gasoline-based vehicles in the smart grid of the future. The market growth for these vehicles is expected to find support from governments and industries alike, as they offer numerous benefits to all stakeholders. The infrastructure of the existing power grid is ...

Pure electric vehicles ideal solution for business operationsIntelligent energy storage in the Valley power charging station established on the basis of the commercial operation of the "model", is a pure electric vehicle ideal for large-scale commercial operations solutions. Than the world has been building and is building facilities based on ...

You've decided to build your own electric vehicle and now you need to learn about electric vehicle motors.There are many considerations in choosing which one to install.What do you need to know to get started?· DC or AC- the choice is yours· How big of a motor do you need?· ...

With the high price of gas these days, many consumers have decided that owning and driving an electric vehicle will be more efficient and cheaper to run over the long haul. If you decided to build your own electric vehicle, there are plenty of resources available to help you understand ...

A hybrid electric vehicle is a vehicle that has both electric power and gasoline power that it uses for operation. A hybrid is a cross between an all gasoline and all electric vehicle. The idea of a hybrid is to increase gas mileage and reduce pollution.A hybrid electric vehicle features ...

From Portland to Charlotte, Ford recently named the top twenty-five cities that are ready for the influx of electric vehicles. By the end of 2012, more than twenty plug-in vehicles will be available on the market. Electric vehicles require different necessities compared to the common gas running cars we are ...