An electric car is a vehicle which uses electrical motors and motor controllers to power itself, instead of internal combustion engines that more typical petrol/diesel-powered cars use. Electric cars need to be re-charged roughly ever 150-250 miles, however this is their maximum life. They can be re-charged at home (using special devices) or at electric-car [...]

We all know that it is important to check our tire pressure for safety, it is probably the single most important thing you can do besides clean your windshield and making sure your breaks work. The other day I met a man in the Toy R Us parking lot with an electric car and I [...]

Now that’s a good question. As cars keep on jamming the roads daily, it’s inevitable that emissions will accumulate over time. There’s been an estimate that in order to offset the car emissions produced around the world, an area of Argentina would have to be replanted with trees. Now that’s huge.Emissions from cars is the [...]

Many people believe that hybrid electric cars have opened the marketplace for pure electric cars as well as increasing demand for hybrid vehicles. But what exactly is a hybrid electric car and what can it do for you?Hybrid vehiclesA hybrid vehicle is one which integrates both traditional internal combustion engine power with that of electric [...]

Like all other car manufacturing companies, ZAP is a well known electric vehicle company that designs, crafts and markets vehicles counting motorcycles, automobiles, scooters, bicycles, personal watercraft, ATVs, neighborhood electric vehicles, hovercraft and commercial vehicles. ZAP stands for Zero Air Pollution and the company headquarters is located in California.The company has a line of electric [...]

When it comes to electric cars you should know that they have become pretty popular today. It seems that the rise in gas prices are turning lots of individuals to the world of electric cars. If you are considering purchasing one then you should take the time to read through this article. Within this article [...]

An electric car, as the name suggests, is a type of vehicle that moves by the power of batteries instead of liquid fuel such as diesel or gasoline. The concept is very old but it has gained momentum of late due to factors such as the need for green automobiles, cheaper means of transport and [...]

With fuel prices soaring and no end in sight, it only makes sense to look for alternatives. Face it, you need to travel for work, school, or shopping and without a car, these tasks are almost impossible. Not all communities and areas provide public transportation, so what do you do? Converting your car or buying [...]

Electric cars are all the latest rage. Environmentalists are drooling over the latest models. The government is shoveling out subsidy money to get more electric cars on the road. Does it make sense? Should you cash in on the special tax breaks and buy one for yourself?If your reason is to save money, the answer [...]

By the sound of it, electric cars are poised to reshape the automotive industry in a way not seen since, well, the internal combustion engine was introduced. 2010 is shaping up to be an important year for electric cars as several new models are slated to hit the market.That’s good news for environmentally conscious consumers, [...]