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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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Our friend Doug, of Tesla Motors Club fame, was at the event and went for a ride in the diminutive one, armed with a video camera to record the ride, the results of which we are happy to share with you after the break. Zytek (a UK based company) make the motor and drivetrain for it. from the Tesla Roadster.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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Still, the instant torque of the electric motor is a rush you get to experience all the time in city driving; each time you pull away from a red light and stop sign youre wondering why gasoline engines ever became popular. The car is noisy, with the hum of the electric motor omnipresent when youre not at a standstill.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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When a car is operating on the electric motor only, throttle and speed dependent synthesised sound projects an engine sound in front of the vehicle. When the powertrain control system switches the car back to running on the electric motor only, the synthesis controller instantaneously sets the system running again.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more. Looking for a better auto insurance rate? InternetAutoGuide.coms free quote and agent locator can help you get lower rates online. gallon Speculawyer on DOE announces $41.9

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more.

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