Daily Archives: June 19, 2012

Tijuana to British Columbia in a Nissan Leaf in 8 days

A trip from BC (Baja California) to BC (British Columbia) shows an around-town electric car like the Nissan Leaf can handle a long road trip, given enough fast charging stations along the highways. Pinboard (MacAaron:tnev)

Toyota to Exhibit Family-oriented Concept at Tokyo Toy Show

Toyota Motor Corporation is to display a family-oriented concept vehicle at the International Tokyo Toy Show 2012 from June 14 through June 17. The vehicle, called the “Camatte”, is aimed at bringing delight to parents and children alike. The Camatte aims to convey the joy and dreams of motor vehicles to current and future drivers, …
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New UQM PowerPhase HD 220 electric drive systems to power Boulder EV vans for FedEx

advertising UQM Technologies, Inc. has begun supplying the recently introduced PowerPhase HD 220 electric drive systems to Boulder EV to build delivery vans for FedEx Express. Boulder EV will use the PowerPhase HD 220 systems in its composite delivery van designed specifically as an all-electric vehicle. Delivering a maximum output of 220 kW, and 120 kW on a continuous …
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