Here’s a better picture of the Capstone Hybrid.
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OhGizmo! » Archive » Capstone CMT-380 Hybrid Supercar Uses Jet Engine, Gets 80 MPG
December 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Categories: Concept · Environment
Tagged: Capstone, EV
Capstone CMT-380 electric hybrid supercar with microturbines
December 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment
If you’re thinking this will never make production, think again. Capstone already has commercial buses running and it will not be long before the same technology is brought to passenger cars. In theory, the turbine engine is perfect for an onboard generator to charge batteries. It runs very efficiently, while being compact and has the ability to run on almost any fuel. Only issue might be the jet like noise that it produces which remains to be seen whether it will be acceptable to buyers.
Capstone CMT-380 electric hybrid supercar with microturbines.
Categories: Environment
Tagged: Capstone, EV
Fisker Automotive Starts Plug-In Production in May | Autopia | Wired.com
December 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment
This is the future of hybrid motoring. It’s nice to know that there’ll still be awesome looking cars even after we switch to alternative fuels and energy sources.
Fisker Automotive Starts Plug-In Production in May | Autopia | Wired.com.
GM 2011 Chevy Volt Test Drive – 2011 Chevrolet Volt Pre-Production Test Drive – Popular Mechanics
December 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Popular Mechanics has scored a drive of the Chevy Volt. I’d say this would be the interim longer term future for hybrids. An engine running solely to provide a charge to run the motors. This makes use of the efficient constant RPM running of the engine as well as the instant torque of the electric motor. Also easier to package as the engines are not needed to drive the wheels and there’s no need for complicated control systems and transmission to accomodate both power from the motor and the engine a la Prius.
GM 2011 Chevy Volt Test Drive – 2011 Chevrolet Volt Pre-Production Test Drive – Popular Mechanics.
Electric Voltra concept paves the way for sexy next-gen motorcycle design
December 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Sexy as it is, hurry up and produce it already!
Electric Voltra concept paves the way for sexy next-gen motorcycle design.
How Shai Agassi’s Better Place EV Robotic Battery Swap Stations Work
November 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment
An automated battery swapping station that swaps a battery in less time than it takes to pump your tank. Wonder how the payment scheme works.
How Shai Agassi’s Better Place EV Robotic Battery Swap Stations Work – Popular Mechanics.
Categories: Concept · Environment
Tagged: EV
Tesla Goes 313 Miles on Single Charge | Autopia | Wired.com
October 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Perhaps there really is a future for electric cars powered by a battery. I’d say in the next decade, electric cars would be as commonplace as the hybrid car is today.
Tesla Goes 313 Miles on Single Charge | Autopia | Wired.com.
Categories: Environment
Tagged: EV, Tesla
Nissan Land Glider EV
October 21, 2009 · 1 Comment
Categories: Concept · Environment
Tagged: Environment, EV, Nissan
