In a previous article, we discussed how alternative-fuel cars came to be developed and why they are now becoming popular. The next question is: what exactly are the choices available to consumers who are interested in this type of vehicle?Following are some of the...
An Electric bike is typically a bicycle with motor in it. It is also referred to as an e-bike or electric scooter. The eclectic bike can reach speeds up to 24-34km/hr (15 to 20 miles /hour) depending on the motor and laws of the country. Many countries have law...
Surrey electric car stationThe Surrey museum, in Surrey BC, has an electric car charging station that charges your electric car in about 30 minutes.Surrey is the first city in BC to have two fast charging stations, one at the surrey museum and one at Powertech - a...
The predecessor to Westinghouse is the Marketeer Company. A brief history is in order to properly account the history of Westinghouse and their electric golf cart. Merle Williams started the Marketeer Company in the midst of WWII, when gas rationing wan in effect. He...
If you plan to cruise the highways and drive a motorcycle in Canada the following information will be useful to consider both for your own safety, and for your own piece of mind.Canadian Highways and Rural RoadwaysWhether you decide to rent a motorcycle or drive your...
An electric car is an automobile propelled by one or more electric motors that use electrical energy that is stored in batteries, that then projects the power through electric motors towards the drive train of the vehicle.The first electric cars appeared in the 1880s,...
Park your golf cart in cold weather? Winterizing your golf cart is crucial if you store it and hope for a quick start up in the spring. While the procedures are a bit different for a gas vs. an electric model, you must clean it and attend to the fuel source and tires...
Electric Car Mendomotive was a company that back in the mid to late 90's converted gasoline cars into electric cars. The concept of what they were doing was spot on however I believe they were a bit ahead of their time.In the economic turmoil that we find ourselves...
Oxford-based Liberty Electric Cars have proudly announced that their Electric E-Range, world's first pure electric 4x4 has finally made its debut and that production versions of its electric Range Rover will go on sale at the end of this year.If we look at the...
Before buying an electric vehicle it is essential to gain familiarity with the necessary on-board equipment to prevent "charging" or, to use a current term, "top-up" problems.It is important to check that the electric vehicle is fitted with a battery charger with a...