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: 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
Electric Vehicles At International World Exposition Paris 1937An article published in 1937 in the German magazine "Das Elektrofahrzeug" (The Electric Vehicle) states that in 1937 the World Exposition of…21 February 2019
American Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum Gets 12 More VehiclesThe Historical Electric Vehicle Foundation and the Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum announce the gift of twelve electric vehicles of historic…26 December 2018
Charging When DrivingRenault partners with Qualcomm Technologies and Vedecom to demonstrate dynamic wireless electric vehicle charging (DEVC) - 20 kilowatts charging at a…19 May 2017
Pininfarina And Hybrid Kinetic Presents An Eco-sedanThe wellknown Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina designed and manufactured a new luxury sedan concept, with pure design and eco-firendly technology, for…15 February 2017
Great News From FIA Formula EThe second season of the new Formula E is finished which a big success gaining a lot of public enthusiasm, with new vehicles, important teams and…24 August 2016
Little Italy A Ebike Of Motorini ZaniniRefined finishing and a typical Italian design for the first Motorini Zanini’s electric bike,The E-bike revolution starts now. Motorini Zanini…30 January 2016
Wind Power Propells Renault Electric CarsA 10-strong fleet of 100 per cent electric Renault vehicles powered almost entirely by renewable energy can now be hired by residents and visitors to…12 October 2015
EVADER, Audible Pedestrian Alert SystemIn an innovative move to assist pedestrian recognition of electric vehicles (EVs), Nissan has taken a leading role in the European Commission-led…18 August 2015
Renault Starts Assembling Bollore BluecarIn June 2015, the Groupe Renault Dieppe plant in northern France starts assembling the all-electric city car Bluecar, from bodies and parts brought in…08 June 2015
New Research About Quieter DrivingAccording to new research, 70% of motorists believe that a quieter cabin would help improve their mood and reduce stress during the time they spend in…26 April 2015
Countdown For The Formula E-ChampionshipThe FIA Formula E Championship is gradually building up to the new competition’s first race in Beijing, China, on 13 September 2014. An initial…17 May 2014
Motorini Zanini Presents Little ItalyRefined finishing and a typical Italian design for the first Motorini Zanini’s electric bike, Little Italy is available in three variations of an…18 February 2014
