EVs in the news

Gasoline vehicle efficiency 1500 miles per gallon

David French writes:

Electric vehicles are going to have to compete against continued improvements in gasoline vehicles. Furthermore, even if there's a gasoline shortage, vehicles can run on natural gas.

Here's a link to a University of Ottawa team who have designed a car capable of travelling 1,500 miles per gallon:

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/story_print.html?id=3215185&sponsor=

The good news is that their advanced motor design can be used in a gasoline electric hybrid.

My question is: how are such high efficiencies achieved?

David J. French

The Canadian Government and Electric Vehicles

Those interested in following what's being said in parliament about electric vehicles can use a tool that makes finding that information much more friendly:
OpenParliament.ca

Interview 570News Kitchener-Waterloo 5 Oct 2009

E-bikes are now fully legal in Ontario, and Jeff Allan and his listeners wanted to know what e-bikes are, so they contacted EVCO to find out. You can download an MP3 here.

Ontario to allow LSVs with safety equipment upgrade

Just announced is the intention of the Ontario government to allow LSVs on the roads in the province.

The formal announcement is expected sometime this winter.

CBC Cross Country Checkup & CBC Ottawa Morning

[update] I was on CBC Ottawa Morning 91.5 FM to follow up on the future of the auto industry and personal mobility on Wednesday, 26 November 2008, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Streaming audio is available here.

Swiss teacher brings his solar-powered dream car to Vancouver

LSVs in Quebec

Zenn and the Nemo will find their place on Quebec roads starting July 17. This is when Quebec begins a 3 year pilot for Low Speed Electric Vehicles.

VW's 660-lb carbon fiber car to enter limited production in 2010

Electric Subaru STELLA concept shown

Alternative vehicles gaining recognition worldwide

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