The For Dummies book reference probably helps you gauge my age, but I saw a behind-the-scenes footage of the Chevy Volt pre-production factory and learned a thing or two about the Volt that I wanted to clarify and share, find out more after the jump!
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When I first heard Lexus was making a specialty luxury hybrid, I was excited to see what sporty design they would go with. We’re glad it doesn’t look like a Prius, but sure looks alot like a Corolla! There’s really no word how much the HS 250h will cost or how many miles per gallon it will achieve, all we’ve heard is that it’s coming out this year.
I do admit the interior has a very luxrious feel, and the eco-friendly touches are nice like using sustainable castor seeds as the main material for the seat cushions, and 30% of the vehicle’s plastic interiors are made from ecological plant-derived plastics.
The Infiniti Essence is more proof that hybrid cars can be gorgeous. This concept car combines a 434 horsepower Turbocharged V6 engine with a 158 horsepower 3D electric assist motor for a combined 592 horsepower. Other stylish touches are the full glass roof, 2 totally different color schemes for the driver and passenger, also notice the side mirrors are missing and possibly replaced with 2 small cameras. One last thing, the Essence comes with Louis Vuitton luggage that fits in perfectly inside the trunk.
The Aptera 2e fully electric vehicle is for real and will be available October of this year. Recently Edmunds.com released a video from the Aptera’s San Diego facility along with more information on this safe and fun electric car of the future. Unfortunately we at the greenerist have an Aptera 2h (plug-in hybrid) version reserved which probably won’t be out until 2011, but in the meantime we’ll keep you posted on the Aptera 2e so enjoy the video!
Pizza Fusion uses only fresh, organic ingredients and their shops use eco-friendly practices like using the heat generated from the pizza ovens to heat water and the counter tops are made from recycled bottles. And if that’s not enough, they deliver fresh Pizza to your door in a Prius hybrid!
The Aptera may look like a flying space car from the Jetsons, but if you look closer this vehicle actually has 3 wheels. Aptera comes in an all-electric model for $26,900 and a Plug-in hybrid for $29,900. The all-electric batteries run for approximately 120 miles and can be fully charged in any standard electric outlet in just a few hours. The plug-in hybrid model can achieve over 300 miles per gallon, so you better reserve yours today for a $500 deposit!
Electronic Vehicle Company (EVC) is selling 3 electric motorcycle models ranging from $7,995 to $10,950. They’re pretty quick as they zip from 0-50mph between 4 and 5.5 seconds depending on the model. These 100% electric motorcycles are silent, zero-emissions,the brakes regenerate energy and they can be charged with through any household electrical socket.
The VentureOne is entering this growing market of alternative fossil fuel vehicles with this unique vehicle that is a cross between a motorcycle and Jet. The VentureOne comes in Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) or all electric flavor and for around $20,000 this 2 passenger vehicle can go from 0-60 in 7 seconds and achieve 100 miles per gallon!
In the past, environmentally friendly vehicles weren’t always sexy until the Tesla Roadster pure electric sports vehicle became available. Fortunately they helped pave the way for future attractive looking electric vehicles like the Zap-X. There’s not much info on it now, it’s expected to debut in 2010 for approximately $60,000 check out Zap World for more info.
Green Gears based in San Francisco will convert your Toyota Prius or Ford Escape Hybrid into a PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) in about 2 days. With government rebates, the conversion to PHEV may pay for itself in as little as 2 years and save you money on gas too!
