The Stig Gets Electrified: Top Gear Tests The Tesla Roadster
December 15, 2008 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Electric, Featured, Tesla, Video
Literally Electrifying! The Tesla Roadster is fast. Clarkson soon finds this out when he goes up against a Lotus Elise. The Stig gets his hands on this electrifying vehicle around the test course to see what it can really do. With only one gear and a top speed of 125 it does not seem all that stunning. But, don’t count your eggs too short yet, the Tesla Roadster will do 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. How does it do this? Electric motors have torque my friend… lots of it and it is instant!
I won’t take up any more of your time because I want you to watch this video below after the jump of the Tesla Roadster tested on Top Gear.
Rick Wagoner Bringing Chevy Volt to D.C.
Rest assured, you will see plenty of images and press talk on Rick Wagoner’s trip to D.C. Today because he will be driving a Chevy Cruze with components from the Chevy Volt. The 2011 Chevy Volt will be their also, on display. If you are in the area you will have time to check it out in person near Delaware Ave. and C Street.
I wonder if this type of press will have any influence on Congress’s decision?
Electric Oomph: Dodge EV Takes On Performance – Video
November 17, 2008 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Dodge, Electric, Featured, Video
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The Chrysler Corp.’s answer to the oil consumption issues that spark conversations around America is the new Dodge EV (Electric Vehicle). The new Dodge EV is a derivative of the Lotus Europa. The Dodge EV uses a 268hp electric motor powered by lithium batteries. With this configuration it is said to have a range of 150 to 200 miles and make it from 0 to 60 in under 5 seconds. To charge the batteries it will require a full 4-hour charge from a 220 volt outlet or 8 hours from a standard 110 volt outlet. This is a full electric car comparable to the Tesla Roadster.
Video, images and more info after the jump…
