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With the gradual but inevitable introduction of full-speed EVs in the marketplace, are NEVs (neighborhood electric vehicles - 25mph) doomed? Join Bo, Ryan, and Jason as we explore this topic and discuss some more details of NEVs such as historical sales, current NEV vendors in the US market, state laws, practicality, safety, quality, and others.
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Hi guys! Good show as usual. I must agree with y'all's assessment of NEV's- they are, and will remain, a niche vehicle that will appeal to those who want or need an NEV because of price or location- as you mentioned: universities, military bases, downtown areas, retirement or golfing communities, and last but not least, teenage drivers;-) Interesting bit about James Worden- there is a wikepedia article at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solectria_SunriseHowevever, Mr Worden's last parts were sold to a group that is trying to resurrect the car, updated, as a kit. Their site, which also has a bit more background on the original solectria, is at:http://www.sunrise-ev.com/
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I was not familiar with the history of the Solectria Sunrise. This is another effort gutted by CARB removing the EV mandate at the last minute. Too bad MR Worden's efforts did not pay off. He is now in the Solar Power business and still maintains the Solectria company name. I have a Solectria inverter in my basement producing electric power from my solar panels.
James Worden might make an interesting guest for the show.
FYI, the word is "registerable"
John Papa article
http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6423:electric-car-is-clean-but-connecticut-wont-register-it&catid=46:rfd-local&Itemid=25
What book Contains information about the Solectria Sunrise? You where commenting on it in the podcast.
John
There will not be a death of the NEV as long as there are no full speed conventional EVs on the road for less than $25,000. They don't exist yet. They are dreams. They are probably mostly lies.
Medium speed is like 4 states. I would buy a medium speed Zenn tomorrow. The medium speed is a hugh step if allowed on 40 mph roads. As it would cover almost 100% on the non-freeway roads in Los Angeles. I would bet with proper advertising you could sell 10,000 MSVs yearly in Los Angeles. NEVs could go on about 40% of the roads in Los Angeles that you would want to drive on. It would also be hard to find which road to drive on if you were not familar with your area.
Personally I wish all city cars were limited to MSVs.
Miles, BG Auto, Zenn, Tiger. Below is a guide on some NEVs open source GPL so please update if you like.
test.htmDynasty Electric Car Corp.Model : IT UtilitySystem Voltage: 72VEngine: 72V, SHP AdvancedRange: 30.4 miles Max Speed: 24.5 mphDoors: ManualYouTube VideoCost: $25,000 Dynasty Electric Car Corp. Model : IT SedanSystem Voltage: 72VEngine: 72V, SHP AdvancedRange: 30.4 milesMax Speed: 24.5 mphDoors: ManualYouTube VideoCost: $19,000 Revolution ElectricCar.Model : REV-AC60-EV2DSystem Voltage: 72VEngine: Brushless ACRange: 30 miles (60 miles) Max Speed: 25 mph (60 mph)Doors: ManualTransmission: 5-spd manualCost: $10,500 E-Ride Industries Model : EXV4System Voltage: 72VEngine: DC or Brushless ACRange: 55 milesMax Speed: 25 mph (60 mph)Doors: ManualCost: $17,500 (used $8,000) OKAModel : OKA NEVZEVSystem Voltage: 48VEngine: 48V,5HP Range: 10-30 milesMax Speed: 25 mph (limited)Doors: ManualYouTubeCost: $7995-$9995 Dymac Vehicle Group Model : IT UtilitySystem Voltage: 48VEngine: 48v, 5 KW, Heavy DutyRange: 50 milesMax Speed: 24 mphDoors: ManualAltinfo siteCost: $14,000-$24,000 American ElectricVehicle Co.Model : KurrentSystem Voltage: 48VEngine: 48v, 4.1 KWRange: 35 milesMax Speed: 25 mph (35) Doors: ManualMighthave ceased operations.YouTube- manyCost: $9,800- TigerTruckModel : Star Cab-Van System Voltage: 48VEngine: 48v, 5KWRange: 30 milesMax Speed: 25Doors: ManualCost: $13,999 Mile Electric VehiclesModel : ZX40SSystem Voltage: 72VEngine: 72v, 7.5KW, BrushlessRange: 50-60 milesMax Speed: 25Doors: ManualYouTubeCost: $19,195 Zenn Motor CompanyModel : 2008System Voltage: 72VEngine: 72v, 6 KW AC 2008Range: 30 miles Max Speed: 25Doors: Electric, KeylessYouTubeCost: $17,500
Max Speed: 24.5 mphDoors: ManualYouTube VideoCost: $25,000
Model : IT SedanSystem Voltage: 72VEngine: 72V, SHP AdvancedRange: 30.4 milesMax Speed: 24.5 mphDoors: ManualYouTube VideoCost: $19,000
Max Speed: 25 mph (60 mph)Doors: ManualTransmission: 5-spd manualCost: $10,500
Model : EXV4System Voltage: 72VEngine: DC or Brushless ACRange: 55 milesMax Speed: 25 mph (60 mph)Doors: ManualCost: $17,500 (used $8,000)
Range: 10-30 milesMax Speed: 25 mph (limited)Doors: ManualYouTubeCost: $7995-$9995
Model : IT UtilitySystem Voltage: 48VEngine: 48v, 5 KW, Heavy DutyRange: 50 milesMax Speed: 24 mphDoors: ManualAltinfo siteCost: $14,000-$24,000
Doors: ManualMighthave ceased operations.YouTube- manyCost: $9,800-
System Voltage: 48VEngine: 48v, 5KWRange: 30 milesMax Speed: 25Doors: ManualCost: $13,999
Max Speed: 25Doors: Electric, KeylessYouTubeCost: $17,500
