EVs in the news
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 |
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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: |
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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. |
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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. |
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[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. |
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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. |
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Sweet pictures at this link: |
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