Electric cars to be expected in the next two years

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    On Habré repeatedly wrote about electric vehicles , about electric gas stations . At the same time, not many people have a clear understanding of which models of such cars are about to appear on the “arena” of the automobile industry. As it turned out, these cars are not so few, there are more than a dozen. Let's see what kind of cars they are, and which manufacturers are responsible for the appearance of each model. By the way, some of them have already entered the market, but in a certain region, and for the whole world such models will be available for a couple of years.

    And yes, in this review only real projects are indicated that are either already implemented or will be completed within two years. All sorts of concepts there, before the implementation of which were still years and years, were not included in this brief review.



    RAV4 EV

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    This car is developed jointly by Toyota and Tesla Motors. The car includes the development of both companies - the body design and chassis - Toyota, the electrical component - Tesla Motors. At full charge, this model can travel about 200 km. RAV4 EV will appear on the market no earlier than 2012.

    Nissan Leaf

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    Another electric car that can travel about 200 kilometers on a single battery charge. Outwardly, this is an ordinary compact car that has several goodies for owners. The fact is that manufacturers equipped the car with the ability to quickly charge (this function is already available in public gas filling stations of new models). That is, the fully battery of this car can be charged in just half an hour (!).

    Connecting to a conventional outlet with a voltage of 120 volts will allow you to recharge the battery for a period of time from 16 to 18 hours, or 8 hours at 240 volts.

    The cost of the car will be about 25 thousand US dollars, and Nissan Leaf will be available next year. True, only for regions of the USA where there is infrastructure appropriate for electric vehicles. As for Europe, it is not yet clear.

    Chevy Volt

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    This electric car is closer to hybrids than to electric cars themselves. He is able to do 100 kilometers on a single battery charge, after which the fuel engine is turned on, replenishing the battery charge. The manufacturer claims that such a car will be good for regions where there is no special infrastructure for charging electric vehicles.

    The cost of the model is expected to be no more than 40 thousand US dollars. Next year the car goes on sale.

    Ford Focus

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    Ford does not bother with the creation of a new model range of electric vehicles, instead, developers are equipping existing models with electric cars.

    Like many analogues, the electric Ford Focus will be able to travel 200 kilometers on a single charge. It will be available at the end of 2011, the cost of the car is still unknown.

    Toyota Prius

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    Interestingly, in addition to the development of new electric vehicles in the company with Tesla Motors, Toyota also carries out independent work to create “clean cars”. So, the company plans to release a new Toyota Prius this year, plus another fully electric mini-car will be released (the model is not yet called).

    Tesla Motors Model S

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    Well, Tesla Motors also doesn’t stop working independently on the Tesla Motors Model S. This is three times more than what electric cars of other companies are capable of.

    The Tesla Motors' Model S will be ready by 2012, having gone on sale at the price indicated above. In addition, Tesla will release other models, including a convertible, minibus and SUV.

    Karma from Fisker Automotive

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    Like one of the models mentioned above, Fisker Automotive also has a gas engine in addition to the electric engine, which allows cars to drive where there is no infrastructure for electric vehicles. A car can travel about 100 kilometers on a single charge, which is very little.

    In general, this is an advanced hybrid, not an electric car in the full sense of the word. The manufacturing company promises that only 1 liter of fuel will leave for 50 km of track.

    The Karma model will be available at the end of this year, however, the number of cars will be limited.

    BMW Mini-E

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    BMW has already completed work on this car model, capable of doing 200 km of track on a single battery charge. Electric cars have already appeared in the United States, but full sales will begin only next year.

    Daimler's Smart ForTwo

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    Yes, this smart has been transformed by the company into an electric car that is ideal for urban environments. The maximum speed of Smart ForTwo is 140 kilometers per hour, and when fully charged, it is capable of driving about 170 kilometers, which is not so small. This year, a pilot version of Smart ForTwo will be released for the United States.

    In Europe, sales of the model will begin for some reason only in 2012, at the end of the year.

    Think city

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    This economical electric car was created by specialists from a Norwegian company that Ford bought. The maximum speed of the car is 130 kilometers per hour, the maximum range of movement on a full battery charge is 200 kilometers. This year, cars have already appeared in Europe, the next they will be delivered to the United States.

    Mitsubishi iMiev

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    Another small electric car from a well-known company, which is already sold in Japan. The cost of a car is not so high - 35 thousand US dollars, iMiev from Mitsubishi can drive 160 kilometers on a single battery charge.

    In the US, the model will appear closer to 2011.

    Coda

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    This electric car can travel on a single charge a little longer than competitors (except for cars from Tesla) - about 250 kilometers. Its cost is 35 thousand dollars. The car is American, it will be available from the beginning of 2012.

    E6 by BYD

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    The list also includes Chinese manufacturers who created the e6 model, capable of driving up to 400 kilometers on a single battery charge. According to the developers, such cars are equipped with more economical batteries than competitors, batteries, the cost of production of which is much lower than that of the same competitors.

    In general, the Chinese have long been known for their ability to reduce prices, if only this would not affect the quality of the car.

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