The Eternal Cycle: Quiet Waste Recolection, Then-today-tomorrowThe new waste collection vehicle of the German company Quantron AG was successfully tested - it was in operation without any restrictions, just like other models with diesel engines, with a daily 7 to 9 hour collection tour for distances of up to 85 kilometres. There was always sufficient residual energy available, and for recharging it only needed a 63A three-phase house connection with continuous load. The electric and therefore quiet rubbish truck is no longer a utopia; supply and demand are increasing and in the near future the nightly disposal of our affluent rubbish will be quiet.The idea is not new, but the technology has never been as good as it is today. As early as 1909 the…06 November 2020 / V. Christian Manz
The Eternal Cycle: Speed Fights With Volts And WattsSpeed records with electric vehicles tumble every year, and even with volts and watts it is getting faster and faster. Although this data is not usable, as the record-breaking vehicles have little in common with today's electric production vehicles, the races nevertheless help to improve components, motors and batteries and ... above all, they also give the electric vehicle the flair of speed, the emotions that come from the gut, which we in the world of automobiles, especially when they are environmentally friendly now, always need. That was already the case before!The first automobile to break through the dreaded speed of 100 km/h was an electric vehicle. And this already in 1899!…28 March 2020 / V. Christian Manz
The Eternal Cycle - Women Driving Electric VehiclesIn automotive history only the ladies who drove gasoline cars are ever mentioned, but there were also many female drivers of electric vehicles in the last decade of the 20th century. In the first years of the new century, numerous advertisements appeared showing women driving electric vehicles, elegantly dressed, stylishly in silent and easy-to-handle cars that drove off immediately, and did not need a crank to start them. And were also very clean.Numerous were these ads in the social press of America. First and foremost in Harpers Magazine, McClure's (one of the first magazines that took care of well-researched journalism and reported social grievances and dubious deals of…06 March 2020 / V. Christian Manz
The Eternal Cycle: Electric Taxis, Then And NowAs early as 1896, electric taxis were humming through the streets of London, the hummingbirds, as they were affectionately called by the inhabitants, did not smoke and did not leave dung on the asphalt. And they were also quiet.The drivers could pay some dividends to the London Electric Cab Company, owner of most of these taxis. The basic model was from Bersey, with an American Lundell engine, and a patented battery changing system - the batteries slid out in their box with small wheels and a new box with fresh units slid back in. The E.P.S. lead batteries with 170 ampere hours lasted up to 80 kilometres. Of course there were problems, where not, and later gasoline-powered taxis were…01 March 2020 / V. Christian Manz
Nobe, A New-age Lovely Electric CarOn a three-wheeled chassis and edged with the chrome of America’s muscle days, this new-age take on an antique design is a reminder of a time when cars weren’t just a daily commuter but a work of art to boot. Nobe may take you back sixty years, but “we’re proud of that, but we’re ten years ahead of the times with an electric take you’re sure to be shocked by.”Nobe offers a classic, playful yet conventional way to own a piece of nostalgia without the carbon footprint. Owning a lightweight, comfortable and compact e-car doesn’t have to look generic or blow a budget. Make your next trip with style, turn a few heads, and still do your part in making sure your automobile choice…06 June 2018 / V. Christian Manz
Happy ChristmasWe wish all our readers happy Christmas and a prosperous new year, full of joy, of "electrifying" stories and of love and understanding towards others, which is the only thing that gives us a future. And to celebrate it, those readers who understand Spanish and / or enjoy more than 500 photos of pre-1935 electric vehicle, will have a singular offer to get the second or the two books of V. Christian Manz referring to the history of electromobility. Open the website www.historiasdelcoche.com and type in Código the code "Reyes", and you get a discount to get either the second book or both. In fact, the best gift of for some of our best friends.LOS PIONEROS y SILENCIOSOS Y…23 December 2017 / V. Christian Manz
Blue Cruiser - Solar Energy With An Extraordinary DesignThe University of Bochum (Germany) and the big consortium thyssenkrupp presents the result of a development partnership, the blue.cruiser, a four-seater sports coupé with most attractive body, only receiving the energy from the sun. This car will run on the World Solar Challenge in Australia in October this year.The latest solar-powered car to result from this development partnership is a four-seater sports coupé. It shows the best and most attractive side of e-mobility: not just rational and sustainable, but also a real treat for the eyes. For the first time, the body and interior were created by a design student from Folkwang University of the Arts in collaboration with budding…14 July 2017 / V. Christian Manz
Historias Del Coche Eléctrico LOS PIONEROS 1870/1906Already on sale the first book of a new collection called "Car Stories", the first dedicated to the true history of the electric car.As the author, I point out that 120 years ago we had the possibility of having non-polluting and silent electric cars everywhere, as private vehicle, taxi, van, truck, bus, etc ... but we missed this opportunity to walk towards a pollutant transport currently very complicated. We invite our readers to enjoy this series of books, soft but forceful, and full of images and photographs - more than 300 per book. At this moment only available in Spanish language, others will follow.…01 June 2017 / V. Christian Manz
Bultaco Linx, The Fourwheeler From The Legendary BrandAt the Motorcycle Show in Milan (EICMA) in November 2016 the legendary Spanish brand Bultaco, known for its range of electric motorbikes Brinco, has presented a sports car par excellence, without windshield and without side windows, with a 400 hp engine to bring the spirit of motorcycles to a car, which as presented, also needs a helmet to drive it.It has a gasoline engine, of course, and with it, Bultaco slightly breaks its purpose for electric vehicles, but neither the compnay has never been proposed to manufacture a car. We firmly believe that: if this project goes ahead and has the desired success, the company will develop special electric sports cars.The Linx car with its engine…10 February 2017 / V. Christian Manz
NextEV Presents NIO, The Fastest Electric CarThe electric car company NextEV unveiled its brand, NIO. This visionary electric car brand will help users rediscover the ‘joyful lifestyle’ of car ownership by creating inspiring vehicles that deliver superior performance, a new benchmark for aesthetic design and unique user experiences.The company unveiled its electric supercar, the NIO EP9, which has achieved a new lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschliefe. On October 12th 2016, the EP9 lapped the 20.8km ‘Green Hell’ in 7m 05.12s, beating the previous EV lap record held, marking it out as the fastest electric car in the world. Additionally, on November 4th, it smashed the EV record at Circuit Paul Ricard in France, recording…22 November 2016 / V. Christian Manz
Jaguar Reveals I-Pace Concept, The Electric SUVThe Jaguar I-PACE Concept previews a production car that will hit roads in 2018. It will be the smartest five-seater sports car; a performance car, a family car and an SUV all in one. Its groundbreaking design, true Jaguar performance and competitive range and charging times will make it the first real electric alternative to a traditional premium SUV. The car features two incredibly compact electric motors designed by Jaguar Land Rover. Integrated into the front and rear axles, they offer a combined power output of 400PS and 700Nm of torque. Together they also enable all-wheel drive, improving dynamics and traction on all surfaces and in all weathers. With over 500km range on the NEDC…15 November 2016 / V. Christian Manz
NanoFlowcell In Action, First Ride Of The Quantino By JournalistsWe're at the TCS proving grounds in Hinwil not far from Zurich. The soft clouds of morning mist are gradually evaporating beneath the rising autumn sun. During the night, the wind blew away the film of water left on the test track by the previous day's rain. The weather promises ideal conditions for the dynamic presentation of an automotive highlight - the QUANT FE and QUANTiNO are under starter's orders for their first test-drive event at the hands of the international media.The two nanoFlowcell prototype vehicles are courting the attention of an experienced and highly critical audience: QUANTiNO, the electric vehicle for everyday use with a top speed of 200 km/h and a…09 November 2016 / Flowmagazine
Riese & Müller Delite With DualBatteryThe German company Riese & Müller from Darmstadt, specialist for E-Bikes, is one of the first company to use the new double battery pack presented some days ago by Bosch. This DualBattery system puts double the capacity into the pedelec drive, with a range of more than 180 kilometers.The charger used a special software permitting to switch automatically between batteries, so both batteries are charged together from a single port. The batteries combine for up to 1.000 Wh, but can be used separately... you can drive with one of them or with both together.Delite electric model is the star of the brand, supplied in various heights frame to find an optimal position. It's a bicycle for…23 September 2016 / Victor Manz
Nikola, The Electric Supertruck, Will Come Very SoonThe new American company Nikola Motor Company has announced that on December 2 will present the first unit of its electric super truck One; ie, which so far has only existed on the computer, with striking images and amazing specifications, will come true, much faster than expected. And yes, it is true, the company refers to the inventor Nikola Tesla, who was born in the Austrian Empire (in present-day Croatia) in 1856, calling the father of the current electric power by alternating current ... and much more ..., but also to the automaker Tesla, as Nikola likes to be in commercial vehicles what Tesla is already in cars: the creator of the most powerful manufactured electric vehicles with the…28 August 2016 / V. Christian Manz
