is anyone still making electric cars? and who?
Unfortunately all manufacturers have stopped making totally electric cars that can travel on freeways
GM’s last Electric cars:
http://ev1-club.power.net/
Toyota’s last electric car
http://www.toyota.com/html/shop/vehicles/ravev/rav4ev_0_home/
Chrysler still markets the GEM. They are street legal I believe up to 35 MPH in most states
http://www.gemcar.com/
Other alternatives is to look at the Toyota Prius. There are scientist/engineers who have basically converted their Prius to plug into a wall outlet. They’ve added additional batteries and so many of the "converted" Prius vehicles can travel over a hundred miles on their extra batteries.
More Info can be found here:
http://www.calcars.org/photos.html
and
http://www.gizmag.co.uk/go/3945/
is anyone still making electric cars? and who?
Unfortunately all manufacturers have stopped making totally electric cars that can travel on freeways
GM’s last Electric cars:
http://ev1-club.power.net/
Toyota’s last electric car
http://www.toyota.com/html/shop/vehicles/ravev/rav4ev_0_home/
Chrysler still markets the GEM. They are street legal I believe up to 35 MPH in most states
http://www.gemcar.com/
Other alternatives is to look at the Toyota Prius. There are scientist/engineers who have basically converted their Prius to plug into a wall outlet. They’ve added additional batteries and so many of the "converted" Prius vehicles can travel over a hundred miles on their extra batteries.
More Info can be found here:
http://www.calcars.org/photos.html
and
http://www.gizmag.co.uk/go/3945/
I just bought this Volvo on Wednsday, its in mint condition … the car was a great bye in my opinion. the only thing wrong with it is…
1) the seat wont move back as far as I would like/need because the track that the electric seat slides back on is jammed or something ?????
2) the battery died today. Know the Sirius Satellite, radio, and pretty much all the audio stuff is apparently JACKED UP from having the battery die. guess the CPU has to be reset ?????
3) not a big deal but the radio antenna wont come up at all so I get no signal. how do I pull the antenna out ?
pretty small issues exept re booting the program due to having a dead battery…….ANYBODY GOT ANSWER???? sure do preciate it
damn that elec. seat prob. could be the motor on the seat or the joints need oil & lube,,, if U are handy U can take out the seats & clean the tracks & the floor, a car detail shop can do that for U they take out the seats & clean the floor & what ever U need,,,a dead batt. does nothing to the car, if a stock radio, then just put in the code(if U know it) but it sounds like an aftermarket system, satellite radio’s dont have to be re-programmed they hold the memory, i have XM & had dead batt. dis-connected removed the XM several times from 1 volvo to the next to the next,,,U need a new batt. and U dont pull the antenna it should work if it aint bent,,,satellite radio’s have their own antenna that should be run thru the car & mounted on the roof or trunk remember the signal is coming from the ??? yeah satellite so no antenna no sound,,,do U get am-fm stations? if not then the radio could be wired wrong,,,check the car & try to see whats wrong then re-ask ques. in the car-audio section of Y!A!,,,we gotcha back
I just bought this Volvo on Wednsday, its in mint condition … the car was a great bye in my opinion. the only thing wrong with it is…
1) the seat wont move back as far as I would like/need because the track that the electric seat slides back on is jammed or something ?????
2) the battery died today. Know the Sirius Satellite, radio, and pretty much all the audio stuff is apparently JACKED UP from having the battery die. guess the CPU has to be reset ?????
3) not a big deal but the radio antenna wont come up at all so I get no signal. how do I pull the antenna out ?
pretty small issues exept re booting the program due to having a dead battery…….ANYBODY GOT ANSWER???? sure do preciate it
damn that elec. seat prob. could be the motor on the seat or the joints need oil & lube,,, if U are handy U can take out the seats & clean the tracks & the floor, a car detail shop can do that for U they take out the seats & clean the floor & what ever U need,,,a dead batt. does nothing to the car, if a stock radio, then just put in the code(if U know it) but it sounds like an aftermarket system, satellite radio’s dont have to be re-programmed they hold the memory, i have XM & had dead batt. dis-connected removed the XM several times from 1 volvo to the next to the next,,,U need a new batt. and U dont pull the antenna it should work if it aint bent,,,satellite radio’s have their own antenna that should be run thru the car & mounted on the roof or trunk remember the signal is coming from the ??? yeah satellite so no antenna no sound,,,do U get am-fm stations? if not then the radio could be wired wrong,,,check the car & try to see whats wrong then re-ask ques. in the car-audio section of Y!A!,,,we gotcha back
I have a pond behind my house, so i was looking at a boat, i also was looking at the airplane bcuz i have a huge field near my house, i also was looking at the car, bcuz ther is a track near my house, yea im right in the middle. I wud like to get the nitro bcuz ive been driving rc cars (electric, like the ones from toys r us) for years. I only have about $200 to spend, so im looking for a small investment to see if i like it.
Price is a big consideration. I recommend saving a few hundred dollars more.
With the boat, it is a peaceful choice. It won’t go fast (cheaper ones in general) and could stop and you have to swim in to get it. If the pond is murky, it may get stuck. Or if the power dies.
A plane is for exhilaration. You can do a lot if you can control it. It could stall, crash, or go out of range (then crash), or die because the power supply has to be small. You need a very well built plane for it to last. The price may be steep. My dad had one, it crashed on the first flight and never flew again. If it even exists, see if there is such thing as a fail safe parachute if it goes it of range or almost crashes.
A car is for speed. It would probably be a cheaper selection and won’t crash horrifically, and is easy to retrieve.
i want to build like a toy car thats powered by a electric motor…..but i have no idea how to build the motor..plz help me
Radio Shack or Edmund Scientific.
I’m looking to get a bluetooth car kit for my ‘02 Mazda 323f. It’s got the original stereo system so i want something subtle to fit in with what’s already there and without any wires. I also have an iPod touch which i’d like to use with it as well if possible.
Are there any good spots in the UK who could do installations as well (based in the North West)? I’ve got friends who’d done auto electrics on my old jeep but i’m not sure they’d do such a clean job on my daily car.
Many places will fit a handsfree bluetooth kit, but to get MP3 compatibility, you’re best off swapping your head unit for one with bluetooth & MP3 connectivity. That way, you’ll have no wires showing anywhere.
I’ve bought a second-hand Ford Ka Now 2001 and wondered whether its possible (and how easy it is) to convert to electric windows and central locking.
I’ve seen the universal kits you can buy for both but am a car novice - would it take a mechanic long? Would I need to replace the car door cards or any other parts?
Thanks for the help,
Laura
It will cost a lot of money to convert it and new wiring, you probably looking at a couple of grand to do it.
1. eye glasses or eye laser surgery
2. walking assistance,(cane,walker,etc…)
3. viagra, if male, or female equivalent,if female
4. skin lotion,for dry skin
5. plastic surgery
6. electric scooter
7. a sports car
8. gym equiptment
9. prescribed medications
10. hair dye/color
More than one answer is cool…or tell me your own thoughts..=)
thanx~
1. eye glasses or eye laser surgery, Too late have had glasses since second grade.
2. walking assistance,(cane,walker,etc…) Maybe if so I will carve myself a nice one.
3. viagra, if male, or female equivalent,if female. Not yet but good to know it is out there. But I wonder how many wives wish it wasn’t.
4. skin lotion,for dry skin. I should but I don’t
5. plastic surgery. Naw ,I am not that vain.
6. electric scooter. I would
7. a sports car, There are a few I would like but a pick up will always be my #1.
8. gym Equipment. Only if my son doesn’t take his when he moves.
9. prescribed medications. I am already there. I always wondered how the "old" people got on so many pills. Now I am finding out.
10. hair dye/color. Probably will not . I did color the gray in my beard a few times. But I prefer natural things in my life.
I’ve got a nissan 300zx (sports car) witch I love, but my wife is pregnant and it’s time to go practical. 5 doors, big boot, cheeper on fule etc. I don’t want boring. leather and electrics woud be nice, also something that stands out. Also I need to sell my car. I’ve had it advertisied for some time but no joy, so I might have to part exchange.
Mondeo - might be a bit dull, but certainly ticks all the other boxes
Mazda 6 - Mondeo underneath, but a bit less common
Alfa 156 - Stylish
Vectra - on second thoughts don’t bother
BMW - Blends in rather than stands out
Audi A4/A6 - not as common as a BMW
Renault Laguna - reliability might be an issue
Volvo - image issues?
Saab 95 - Be different