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It seems that more and more car makers are getting a bit sloppy with their long term plans these days, as Audi has just joined the group, with many of its surprises being spilled onto the Internet.

At first glance, it’s pretty clear that the Ingolstadt car maker will have a very exciting future, filled with entries for the small car segment but also electric vehicles, set to pave the way for growth in that specific niche.

2010 will be the year of the A1 city car, which has just been unveiled a few months ago. The compact model is already being pushed aggressively onto European markets with several marketing campaigns, starring Justin Timberlake and the short film series entitle ‘The Next Big Thing’.

The tiny car, coupled with the small but potent engine options is already experiencing an impressive demand. Audi executives have already claimed that almost all of the units set to be produced this year have been accounted for, and waiting lists are being made all over Europe.

Even though we saw the A1 e-tron concept at the Geneva Motor Show, the extended range electric vehicle won’t be joining the A1 range. According to the leaked plan though, a hybrid A1 isn’t ruled out. Considering the clean diesel push from Audi though, it isn’t that likely.

Still, the A1 range will expand, as a performance S1 version, possibly developing around 200 HP, will definitely arrive. If sales will confirm, a convertible (cabriolet in Audi terms) version of the city car will also be making an appearance.

Electric vehicle fans will also be pleased to hear that the A1 e-tron concept’s technology will be put to good use. Where? In the revived A2 compact. The model, like its name suggests, will bridge the niche between the A1 and A2, offering a bigger, five-seat alternative to its smaller brother. It will be marketed only as an electric car, and will definitely target BMW’s future Megacity EV, in terms of premium compact electric models.

Enough about city cars though, as Audi’s plans also contain details about performance sports cars. Because the TT is now becoming more expensive, the range now has a new opening, for an even more compact performance vehicle.

As such, in 2014, we can expect to see the R4 sports car, set to be slot in below the TT. The model will use small capacity engines, and with a price tag of around $27,000, will target a much younger audience.

The Audi e-tron concept we saw in Geneva will also make its way onto production as a limited series electric sports car. A concrete release isn’t given, but according to previous statements, you might want to get your check books ready around 2012, if development goes off without a hitch. Judging from the praise the concept received when it was unveiled though, you can be sure that the limited series will sell like hot (electric) cakes.

The technology from the production e-tron will then be used for an electric version of the aforementioned R4. This isn’t carved in stone though, as sales of the regular model need to justify the investment. If not, Audi is bound to find another way of recuperating the cost of the technology.

So, more and varied city cars, a new entry-level sports car plus electric performance models. Sounds like Audi knows where the growth will be in the next few years. Do you think the German company knows what it’s doing?

Andrey Dobra is the Senior Editor at RPMGO.COM, a car blog named “must read auto blog” by Forbes.com.

With the economy in a state and fuel prices rising, many people are turning towards purchasing an electric car. The real question is whether electric cars can actually save you money. Unfortunately, the answer really depends on the individual car owner.

Let’s start by discussing the technology involved. When individuals say “Electric Car,” they’re referring to one of two things. The first is a completely electric car. Instead of a traditional gasoline powered engine, these cars run wholly on batteries. We’ll discuss these in just a moment.

When most people talk about an “electric car,” though, they’re talking about a hybrid – a gas/electric vehicle designed to function just as typical gasoline powered engines do. Wondering if these will save you money? Let’s take a look.

When purchasing a hybrid car, you will quickly find that the sticker price of the car is much higher than the gas-guzzling counterparts. The reason for this is simple – supply and demand. Of course, the technology in an electric car is also much higher than a typical gas vehicle, so the cost increases again. However, even with the higher price of the vehicle, do the monetary savings at the gas pumps close the gap? Actually, no.

Even with gas as expensive as it is and an economy in turmoil, the gap between the cost of an electric car and the gas savings is not closed -meaning that you’re spending more for your electric car than you would a traditional vehicle.

Another major issue with electric cars is depreciation. According to Consumer Reports’ analysis, electric cars lose two to three per cent more in value after five years of ownership when compared to identical gas vehicles.

However, there seem to be two electric hybrid vehicles that would save money over five years – the Toyota Prius and the Honda Civic hybrid save a little over $300 in five years. The only reason these vehicles would save owners that money is do to the US federal tax incentives for hybrid vehicles – otherwise, the cost of ownership rises to $2,700 out of pocket. Other hybrid vehicles cost their owners thousands of dollars more than the non-hybrid versions in five years of ownership, even after the tax credits.

When you’re talking about savings, though, there is an argument that we can’t put a price on the environment. This is true, and perhaps there is a payment due for trying to fix what has been broken. This seems to be coming onto the backs of vehicle owners today, in the cost of “green” vehicles that will help to reduce emissions and the use of fossil fuels.

There are technologies for full electric vehicles, such as the ZENN vehicle that is made in Canada. The ZENN (which stands for zero emissions, no noise) is a full electric vehicle – running on a battery you plug in to your home electrical socket. While the technology might not be all the way there yet, these types of full electric vehicles may save more money in the long run, as they do not use non-renewable resources at all, but rather electricity which can be man-made and generated through renewable resources such as wind and water.

Many people are looking to save at the gas pumps, especially with the rise in gas prices in the recent years. Gas prices will continue to rise as wars erupt overseas and the demand for gasoline increases. With this, eventually, if gas gets expensive enough, electric hybrid vehicles will be cheaper to run, however gas needs to be almost $10 a gallon before the savings will be worth it.

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Officials at North Carolina State University have started work on an electric car charger at the university’s visitors center. The charger will mainly power a converted electric van that will take prospective students on tours of the campus, but the station will also be free and open to public use.

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The growing market for electric vehicles in the west has been a positive sign for Indian car manufacturers lately.

Bangalore based Reva Electric Car Company (RECC),and Tata Motors are finalizing plans to launch their products in Europe and U.S. The companies stand to avail benefits of subsidies offered for environmental causes in these countries. A high penalty is levied emissions and stringent vehicle emission test are mandatory.

In future Tata Motors plans to launch the electric version of Indica Vista and RECC plans to step up its exports to several other European and North American countries. Tata Indica Vista will be introduced in Norway this year. Reva Electric Car Company has been exporting its products to Europe since 2004 and now wants to explore U.S. market. So far RECC has exported 1,500 electric cars to Norway, Germany, Switzerland and UK.  RECC has had a limited success in European countries, but the new U.S. government’s pledge for greener cities has encouraged it to across the Atlantic.

Recently, President Obama pledged to have one million electric vehicles on American roads by 2015. “That is where the huge opportunity awaits us” said Mr. Chetan Maini, Deputy Chairman and CTO for Reva Electric Car Company.

However, Mr Maini admits it is an uphill task to reach American shores as stiff safety standards for all cars and strict entry regulations, make things difficult. Mr. Maini will be required to enhancing the safety standards on his cars before introducing it in U.S. market. That could also involve structural changes to the existing model too. RECC is also looking at various option to enter the market either through a joint venture or on its own.

On the brighter side, U.S. provides incentives through tax breaks to electric car manufacturers and subsidies of about $ 7,500 U.S.dollars to these car buyers. Tax breaks are given at two levels, the federal government and the state governments. They also provide support for research and development on such vehicles. The government has allocated $ 22 billion U.S.dollars for research and development on zero emission cars.

In UK, buyers of electric cars or hybrid vehicles could get tax rebate of £ 5,000. Throughout Europe the rebate was €5000 euros. To encourage the use of electric cars, the UK government exempts electric cars from £8 congestion tax levied on large cars entering central business districts. Parking charges are exempted for these cars in these areas. Local authorities have set up recharge plug points near busy areas. Mr Maini estimates the market size for electric cars at 200,000 units annually in United States.

The Indian auto major Tata Motors had purchased the Norwegian electric vehicle manufacturer Miljo Gi last year, as part of its next-generation technology plans. The new company entered into a joint venture with Electovaya from Canada, to source licensed lithium ion battery technology for electric car. Electovaya has developed batteries that can provide a driving range of 200 kms in one charge. They can be charged within an hour and travel on longer distances.

Tata also plans to create electric Indica models for Indian car market. For the European markets, the car body frame is manufactured in India and shipped to Europe. This measure not only helps reduce expenditure but also cheaper price tags. Indian car manufacturers have the benefit of cheaper manufacturing costs resulting in reduced prices for its final products. Reva G Wiz is sold at 40-50 percent reduced price compared to similar car produced in United Kingdom.

The electric car mobility is the next form transportation across the world. There have been some path breaking research in several countries, but more needs to be done. Electric cars are yet to show the flexibility that petrol/diesel cars provide. Indian car manufacturers are making great strides in electric car manufacturing and huge opportunities lie before them.

Because of the permanent rising of gasoline prices, the growing environmental concerns, and the impending shortage of conventional fuels, more and more people are looking for alternative sources of power. Most especially for households having more than one car, gasoline expenses have indeed become a major issue. Considering its affordability, efficiency, and safety, electric cars conversion seems to be the ultimate solution.

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The electric car differs from the conventional gasoline-powered vehicle in that instead of a gasoline engine, the EV rather has an electric motor that drives the car. The motor is the single most important part of the electric car as it causes it to move. It determines the acceleration of the car instead of the engine in regular cars.

The idea of retrofitting your existing car to run on electricity is quite simple. The process involves the removal of the internal combustion engine in order for it to be replaced with an electric motor. Since the engine is gone, all the connecting or associated components such as the gas tank, fuel lines, radiator, fuel pump, and exhaust pipe are to be removed as well. To propel the car forward, the motor is connected to the existing transmission system. To power the motor, a series of deep cycle batteries are used. An average EV would require ten to fifteen units of batteries. On a full charge, a DIY electric car can travel up to one hundred and fifty miles. The actual mileage of the EV will depend on the power of the electric motor, the charging state of the batteries, the weight of the car, and also the driving condition.

The basic electric car kit comes with a motor, a battery, and a control mechanism. The batteries can be charged using the energy generated by the original engine of the car or by plugging the car in a separate wall outlet.

With the help of electric car kits, electric cars conversion is actually quite simple.

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A wrap-up of the hybrids at 2010 Geneva International Motor Show. By Justin Meisinger

I ve planned to buy an electric car can anyone say me about the advantages of using an electric car over the fuel propelled cars

Chrysler recently unveiled 3 EVs: Dodge EV Based on the Lotus Europa 200 kW (268 hp), 650 N•m (480 lbft) 0-60 less than 5 seconds 1/4 mile 13 seconds Top speed 120+mph Range 150-200miles. 8hr charge on 110V, 4hr on 110V, 26kWh pack. Seems to be a Tesla Roadster competitor. Jeep EV 200 kW (268 horsepower) 400 N•m (295 lb.-ft.) 0-60 9.0 seconds 1/4 Mile 16.5 seconds Top speed 90+mph In-wheel motors Will have a gas engine like the Chevy Volt as a backup. Like the Chevy Volt it will have 40 miles of all electric range and ~400miles in total. 27 kWh pack. Chrysler EV 190 kW (255 horsepower) 350 N•m (258 lb.-ft.) 0-60mph 8.5 seconds 1/4 mile 16.2 seconds Top speed 100+mph Also has gas engine, with 40 miles all electric and 400 miles in total. 22kWh Battery. They target to release one of them for customers in 2010 and have 100 for fleet usage in 2009. I try to do updates since the specs are reported differently in different places.