Mitsubishi is confidence to ship its i-MiEV electric vehicle to the U.S. sometime before 2012. The confirmation has been unveiled by the company at the New York Auto Show last week. Priced approximately at $30,000, it leaves me a question: “is green always that expensive?”. The car can travel as far as 100 miles on a single charge.
The green and slim Lumeneo Smera EV is expected to hit production stage in 2009. This two seat vehicle is more motorcycle than car, but with the pricing begin from 20,000 euros I will think again.
The Smera is 2.4 metres (8 feet) long, and 80 cm (less than 3 feet) wide. It can hit a top speed of 80mph, and will take you 93 miles on one charge. The vehicle is quite narrow, and handles more like a motorcycle than a car, tilting around curves rather than turning. The wheels are powered by dual electric 20hp motors, which according to the manufacturers, will last you for 200,000 km. It is powered by a 144 volt lithium ion battery, which can be charged in a few hours.
After India and China, LEV (Light Electric Vehicle) from Ultra Motor targeting America this summer. As an eco and economical vehicle for urban living, the LEV powered by electric motor and costs $2,200.
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