5 Electric Cars You Can Buy Now

[Tideland Prius]

Is the world yearning for an affordable electric car? Electric vehicle enthusiasts believe so, maintaining that the electric car is the answer if we really desire clean, sustainable mobility. In recent years, low volume electric cars have come and gone amid much controversy and speculation. The problem now, as then, is the battery. Storing the energy needed to propel something as large as a passenger car for any distance requires serious battery power…and despite intensive research and development, a powerful but inexpensive battery does not yet exist.

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[Black2006]

And don't forget these from Russia:

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[Kablooie]

Here's a website with loads of electric cars that are available right now!


http://www.hobbytron.com/RCCars.html

[David Beale]

Except in Canada, where most of them are not registerable (if that's a word ). Funny because some of them are made here.

[jaxpriuscouple]

I wish they would bring back the EV1. It seemed like a great option for just in-city needs. Maybe the oil companies (specifically Texaco) will release the price jacking they implemented on the batteries essential for making such cars possible. Of course the batteries are expensive -- they've been intentially done that way for Big Oil.

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by David Beale

Except in Canada, where most of them are not registerable (if that's a word ). Funny because some of them are made here.

Weird eh?

Yeah we have a number of Dynasty ITs running around on campus.

[jtmhog]

Originally Posted by jaxpriuscouple

I wish they would bring back the EV1. It seemed like a great option for just in-city needs. Maybe the oil companies (specifically Texaco) will release the price jacking they implemented on the batteries essential for making such cars possible. Of course the batteries are expensive -- they've been intentially done that way for Big Oil.

Did you dream up this crap? You need some help--run , don't walk!!!

[efusco]

Originally Posted by jtmhog

Did you dream up this crap? You need some help--run , don't walk!!!

Not made up...
Who Killed the Electric Car: GM and Chevron

[subarutoo]

I'm pretty sure I saw one of these cars (see attachment) today in southern California. It was kind of metallic mint green in color, westbound on Foothill Blvd. in Azusa, CA, about 8 a.m. After searching several websites I found the attached picture. The car was in cross traffic in front of me, and I couldn't see what kind of plates, and whether it was right hand drive or not. It was way smaller than a Smart, about 1/2 the size of a Mini. I've never seen anything like it around here before. I'm sure it was electric. I think its called the G-Wiz.

[patsparks]

Originally Posted by subarutoo

I'm pretty sure I saw one of these cars (see attachment) today in southern California. It was kind of metallic mint green in color, westbound on Foothill Blvd. in Azusa, CA, about 8 a.m. After searching several websites I found the attached picture. The car was in cross traffic in front of me, and I couldn't see what kind of plates, and whether it was right hand drive or not. It was way smaller than a Smart, about 1/2 the size of a Mini. I've never seen anything like it around here before. I'm sure it was electric. I think its called the G-Wiz.

It is made in India and in Australia it is called Reva. Unfortunately not legal on the road because if fails to meet safety standards for cars. If it had 3 wheels it would be legal. An Adelaide company "The Solar Shop" tried to have the vehicle accepted by authorities but failed so there is one here in Adelaide. The owner sometimes drives it on the road, I think he has a special permit. I wanted one because it has the right range for me to drive it to work and back.