Sentences with phrase «other electric vehicles»

Far from impressive compared to other electric vehicles on the market, but the 155 - mile range is pretty good.

And the car offers practical problems — many shared with other electric vehicles — that can be hard to accept.

We hope so, because although not out of this world, the specifications of the car are attractive compared to many other electric vehicles.

The new Fisker electric car, which has not yet been named, will offer a full - charge range of more than 400 miles with more headroom and rear legroom compared with other electric vehicles in the market.

The Honda Clarity Electric comes with a 25.5 kWh battery pack — and while that seems small compared to others like the Chevy Bolt, it is directly in line with other electric vehicles like the Nissan Leaf, BMW i3 etc..

The Smart ED's three - phase electric drivetrain resides where the fuel tank used to be and makes 80 hp and 118 lb - ft of torque, but power delivery, however, just isn't as direct or as engaging as other electric vehicles.

Robertson differentiates the i3 from other electric vehicles on the road today because it was developed as an EV from the start (like the Nissan LEAF), instead of being a conversion from a gasoline powered vehicle (like the Ford Focus Electric or Rav4 EV).

In 2011, NHTSA opened an investigation into whether the Chevrolet Volt was likely to catch fire, but concluded in early 2012 that it, «does not believe that Chevy Volts or other electric vehicles pose a greater risk of fire than gasoline - powered vehicles.»

At the Paris Auto Show, Infiniti's chief Johan de Nysschen did say that aspects of the electric concept car will be used in the powertrain and design of other electric vehicles.

While other electric vehicles are capable of helping users park, especially on tricky maneuvers such as parallel parking, the FF 91 takes autoparking a step further.

The Middle Eastern firm is going the extra mile, however, utilizing other electric vehicles, machines that run on compressed natural gas and biodiesel, as well as solar - powered boats that are capable of cleaning lakes and other bodies of water for its operations.

The Gigafactory production capacity will be large enough to make batteries for other electric vehicles by other makers.

Other electric vehicle developments include the A-Class E-CELL, the B - Class F - CELL, the Vito E-CELL van, and the SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive.

Nissan hopes to bring other electric vehicles from their EV range to Australia in the future.

The charging station will include a Level 2 «medium - speed» charging pedestal to serve other electric vehicles such as the Ford Focus and Chevy Volt.

«The app can also notify users when their car is fully charged, helping a driver be courteous to other electric vehicle owners so they can free up the charging spot or avoid fees applied at some charging stations when you overrun your time after the charge is complete.»

What it means is that the Circuit - S has a removable battery that can be swapped out for a fully charged one in less than 4 minutes, unlike other electric vehicles which need to be charged for 4 to 8 hours after every run.

This will be a multi-brand toolkit suitable for both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles and will thus leverage synergies from other electric vehicle projects in the Group.

Solvang has 6 electric vehicle charging systems open as of March 1, in addition to 12 other electric vehicle charging stations throughout Santa Barbara County, in areas like Ventura, Lompoc and San Luis Obispo.

Like with the plug - in hybrid version, Mini's CEO Peter Schwarzenbauer says the electric version of the Cooper will arrive with new battery technology that will offer superior performance compared to other electric vehicles currently on the market.

With three other electric vehicles in the pipeline from Nissan — and with the imminent market introduction of four additional electric vehicles from our Alliance partner Renault — Nissan LEAF represents a significant first step toward a zero - emission future.»

At Tesla's annual shareholders meeting in Mountain View, CA, Musk stated that the new «Gen III» sedan will have a family resemblance to Tesla's current lineup and will have a starting price that is closer to other electric vehicles like the Nissan Leaf.

And that's where electric motorcycles come in, as they're just as clean, tailpipe-wise, as other electric vehicles, but at a fraction of the size and at a lower price than a new car.

An investigation by the NHTSA said earlier this month that the Volt and other electric vehicles pose no more risk for a fire than conventional vehicles do with their large fuel tanks.

The liquid - cooled AC synchronous permanent magnet motor uses multi-layer magnets to help improve efficiency and reduce the whine that's commonly experienced with other electric vehicles.

If electric vehicles could refill their «tank» in a few minutes, the same or less amount of time it would take to refill that 100MPG gasoline car, there would be a whole lot less concern about the 100 mile range of the Ford Focus Electric, Nissan Leaf, and other electric vehicles on the horizon.

There isn't a big network of suppliers who can make or refurbish the parts that go into a Tesla, or any other electric vehicle, says Xavier Mosquet, a senior partner with Boston Consulting Group in Detroit.

The range of the Model S is longer, and it can carry more passengers than other electric vehicles.

Tesla is hoping to excite customers willing to pay a (big) premium for the solar roof, some of whom will be the same customers who buy a Model S or other electric vehicle.

The FF 91 is also capable of reaching an EPA - adjusted 378 miles on a single charge, which is farther than any distance offered by any other electric vehicle on a single charge and makes it competitive even against traditional gasoline - powered vehicles.

Like other electric vehicles, the Kia Soul EV will feature a virtual engine sound that produces an alert at speeds below 12 mph or whenever the car is in reverse.

In addition to the crossover, Volkswagen will introduce two other electric vehicles as part of its new I.D. family.

«Today, the BMW i lineup has a larger market presence than any other electric vehicle.

Other electric vehicles have not fared quite as well in the NHTSA tests, like the 2013 Nissan Leaf which received four stars in each of the tests and four stars overall.

Its second problem is one that it shares with every other electric vehicle on the market (that includes pure EVs and range - extended EVs.)

It looks imposing and expensive, and Tesla has resisted the temptation to adopt the weirdness that makes some other electric vehicles look like they're trying too hard.

That's still a vast improvement on other electric vehicles, though, and should be more than enough for a few days of the average British commute.

The Volkswagen e-Golf is Volkswagen's second electric vehicle to be offered within the last 6 months — the other electric vehicle is the Volkswagen e-Up!

Mitsubishi is also claiming that the i - Miev maintenance costs will be much lower — this is the same thing we've seen Ford claim with the Ford Focus Electric and other electric vehicles.

Now for the investment spin: With the increase in popularity of the Ford Focus Electric and other electric vehicles, battery makers are expected to increase and expand production from a 2010 level of 172000 units to over 1.5 million units in 2015.

The other electric vehicles in the study logged 11 - 12 fewer miles per day than their conventional counterparts.

Analysts compared the loss experience of the Model S, the Nissan Leaf and seven other electric vehicles with losses for similar conventional vehicles under collision and property damage liability coverages and adjusted claim frequencies for mileage, based on data provided by CARFAX.

Because the onboard generator keeps the batteries charged, you never have to plug the Prius in to recharge the batteries, as you do on all other electric vehicles.

«The liquid - cooled AC synchronous permanent magnet motor uses multi-layer magnets to help improve efficiency and reduce the whine that's commonly experienced with other electric vehicles,» said Kia.

The design provides direct control of the wheels; there is no differential mechanism as in some other electric vehicle designs — a key point, Pint emphasized, for a number of factors including weight, response, and span of control.

If those numbers are in fact legitimate, they would blow away the charging times of any other electric vehicle in the market including Tesla's supercharging stations.

But even for people who can't afford — or don't have access to — a new Tesla or other electric vehicle, there are still plenty of ways to reduce your transportation - related carbon footprint.