Sentences with phrase «small electric car»

The EQ A is expected to go on sale in 2020 and will compete with other small electric cars, like the BMW i3.

Here are some photos of Mitsubishi's small electric car in New York, the i MiEV.

testing begins in fall 2008Sale in the U.S. is a serious possibilityBased on gas - engine «i» model, sold in Japan «One - motion» egg - shaped form suggests single calligraphy strokeIntroductionAt the New York International Auto Show in March 2008, Mitsubishi doubtless surprised a number of observers by presenting a pair of small electric cars.

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At the announcement in Japan, Toyota also revealed details on a new small electric car based on the Scion iQ.

The company is proceeding with plans to roll out its first electric model, shown in concept form at the Frankfurt motor show earlier this year, and is currently looking for partnerships with other automakers to bring down the costs as well as solve the engineering challenges of building small electric cars.

Many small electric cars are best used for short distance trips within big, bustling cities — so perhaps Mercedes - Benz's decision to unveil the new 2014 B - Class Electric Drive hatchback at the 2013 New York auto show is more than fitting.

The company, based in Siracusa, already makes small electric cars, electric tourist trains, boats and mobility vehicles for the disabled, so it at least knows a thing or two about electricity.

According to Schwarzenbauer, building relatively small electric cars is difficult not only from the standpoint of costs but also due to the engineering challenges of fitting small cars with batteries that give them a sufficient range.

Fully charged driving range is approx. 120 miles city, at a 105 MPGe - the best rate for small electric cars currently available.

In my opinion, the Soul EV, for the reasons above, is by far the best small electric car I have driven.

The E20 EV is an even smaller electric car that also looks a bit like the older version of the Smart Fortwo.

But, Tesla will probably be selling its cheapest and smallest electric car by then, the Model 3, due to be marketed as early as 2017.

The B250e's drivetrain is sourced from Tesla, although it's worth noting the B250e has a lower range and is less efficient than other small electric cars.

Critical Knowledge: Battery - powered, mini-sized sport coupeClosely related to i MiEV hatchback, which goes on sale in Japan in 2009Sale of Mitsubishi electric vehicles (EVs) in U.S. is distinct possibilityCould be quick - charged or charged overnightTri - motor system: In - wheel electric motors up front, plus a single motor for the rear wheelsIntroduction Mitsubishi doubtless surprised quite a few visitors to the New York Auto Show, in March 2008, by promoting a pair of small electric cars.

General Motors» small electric car, called the Impact, weighs 1320 kilograms in total and carries only 522 kilograms of batteries.

Despite that unfortunate story, it looks like Fiat may receive another small electric car for its lineup.

While Toyota had originally planned to roll - out a small electric car on a large scale, the company has since changed course.

Not exactly impressive, but no slouch for a small electric car, either.

In other Mitsubishi news, the company plans to sell a small electric car in the United States.

The E30 EV is a small electric car that looks very much like the older version of the Smart Fortwo.

It looks like the Fiat / Chrysler engineers did a good job because with 122 MPGe city, 108 MPGe highway, and 116 MPGe combined, it beats all other small electric cars that have been rated so far except for the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the City and Combined ratings (the Scion gets 138 and 105 MPGe respectively), but the iQ only has a 38 - mile driving range, so it's not entirely comparable.