The case for electric vehicles began with a call for cleaner transportation. Seth Leitman revisits his 2005 argument with updated evidence on energy efficiency, emissions, oil use, and the practical limits of electric conversions.
The Prius You Can Plug In: A Powerful New Idea
The Prius you can plug in offered an early look at rechargeable hybrid driving. Revisit the 2005 EnergyCS conversion, its reported Tour de Sol result, and why both electricity and gasoline belong in a fair efficiency comparison.
Electric Vehicles: Compelling Business Case for a New Era
Electric vehicles: compelling business ideas need more than enthusiasm. This 2005 discussion looks at conversion costs, commercial uncertainty, and the appeal of electric propulsion. It also considers a classic Ford Model T concept as an example of the ideas circulating at the time. Editor’s note: This article preserves a 2005 EV business discussion. Its cost... Continue Reading →
The Business Case for Electric Vehicles
The Business Case for Electric Vehicles Look, I know by the reaction of most people that electric vehicles are cool. The reaction that I normally get is something like “This is the coolest thing I have ever seen!” Why, well I have been dealing with battery electric vehicles for five years now. I also... Continue Reading →
Racing electric vehicles
Build an Electric vehicle is the EVO project (Electric Vehicle Oswego) at SUNY Oswego. For they are making a car that gets 300 - 400 miles per gallon. Really cool stuff huh! Introduction to Racing Electric Vehicles In today's world, especially where climate change and environmental sustainability are pressing concerns. Because we want to be... Continue Reading →
