Monthly Archives: December 2009

MINI E Electric Car Performance in Cold and Ice is Not Good

I am a VERY surprised to see that it is that bad with Li-ion batteries in cold weather. The Li-ion batteries should be a lot less affected that lead acid batteries. I hope that this is a Mini E issue … Continue reading

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Electric Vehicles get together in Sweden

For the 10 time Electric Vehicles friends of Scandinavia meet in Trolhattan in Sweden on the 13 to 16 of May 2010. For people with an EV or with interest in it! Before they have had visitors from France Holland, … Continue reading

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G-wiz with a very large load

Mary Christmas to all of you!!! This test can only be performed in England : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1235628/G-Wiz-Man-tows-50ft-Christmas-tree-tiny-electric-car–creates-amazing-optical-illusion.html

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Wonderful Tesla Roadster test

This reporter says that “on a November day 2009 suddenly I changed my look at car completely and my favorite cars feel old fashion.” The video is in Swedish – if you do not understand it, jump to 3 minutes … Continue reading

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Web conference: New Business Models for Electric Vehicles

I am going to follow a web conference: ” Electric vehicles Perspective from PSA Peugeot Citroën, Think and GM’s Senior Executives”: Join Frost & Sullivan Analyst Briefing and discussions on 17th of December. 3:00pm GMT. Registration free of charge. We … Continue reading

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Co2 E-race in Copenhagen

I was there taking picture before the race started. All together more than 90 vehicles participated from scoters to trucks. All the cars had GPS installed and there track could be followed online. These pictures were taken as the cars … Continue reading

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Test of Renault Fluence ZE

I had the pleasure of testing one of the first production models of the Fluence Z.E. in the streets of Copenhagen.   It is absolutely the best Electric Vehicles I have tried so far! It feels like a production model … Continue reading

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The sound of an electric car? Choose one

Testing an EV or HEV can be nice, but having a car that is making no or almost no noise at slow speed can be a danger to pedestrians and people on bicycles.  Therefore a Danish company called Delta made … Continue reading

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Subjects for 2010 EV Li-ion Battery Forum?

I am part of the advisory board for drafting the conference program of the 2nd EV Li-ion Battery Forum ( you can find dates and info here: www.ev-li-ionbatteryforum.com ). I would like to hear your opinion on the hottest topics … Continue reading

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Renault EV and Honda Full Cell test

Exciding week to come: Test of Renault Kangoo EV and Honda fuel cell vehicle FCX Clarity, anything special I shall look for?

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