Have you ever seen an NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle)

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 SOME COOL ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO WET YOUR APPETITE FOR A POST-CARBON WORLD

Neighborhood electric vehicles—more commonly called NEVs and sometimes referred to as Low-Speed Vehicles (or LSVs)—are an economical and environmentally responsible alternative to driving a gas-guzzling combustion engine-equipped car on short trips around town or daily commutes to work. LEARN MORE Almost every state in the U.S. permits NEV-driving on streets with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less.  Typical NEV models are nearly silent while in use, produce zero emissions, and can be charged in the standard wall sockets that pepper your house, making them ideal for commuting a short distance to public mass transit or for driving to the grocery store or the gym. Many companies, such as ZAP, Rio de Janeiro’s Obvio, and San Carlos, CA’s Tesla Motors, have electric car models in development that: can reach speeds well over 100 mph have a range of over 200 miles require as little as two hours to fully charge.  Electric cars available soon – Coming Soon   Mitsubishi i MiEV Smart EV Think City Pininfarina EV Obvio RECHARGEABLE ELECTIC BIKE (Powerpack)   Despite the huge recent push to significantly reduce emissions, if you take a look around, you’ll note that cars still rule the road.  The common mentality is that a bicycle (or walking, for that matter) is for those who live right around the corner from work, or don’t have any extras to tote along during the day.  Enter the electric bicycle. Electric bikes (also sometimes referred to as e-bikes or ebikes) haven’t yet proven to be a viable alternative for most people because of the cost, weight, and added complexities that can arise from their use.  However, there are some strong cost and environmental justifications for using these virtually silent motorized wonders as part of your daily commute.  The newest technology for electric bikes also effectively answers many past e-bike concerns such as weight and complexity. LEARN MORE

 ELECTRIC SCOOTERS (Roth Motor Company)

BRAMMO ENERTIA ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE (Brammo Motorsports)

VEXTRIX ELECTRIC MAXI-SCOOTER

 Vectrix has entered into a partnership with Parker Hannifin to develop a patented docking station that will secure and charge the Vectrix scooter. Imagine a number of these setup along highways or outside of hotels for quick, clean charging. Granted, the practicality of having these in the U.S. would be limited (scooters are not as popular here as elsewhere around the world) — but coupled with other electric vehicles in the future, this might become a reality for some. (SOURCE)

 

 

 THIS AIN’T THE FUTURE BABY, THIS IS NOW

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