[EVDL] 55yrold Zero e-motorcycle rider slammed into Pasadena-CA metal traffic signal pole

2017-11-21 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2017/11/17/man-killed-in-pasadena-motorcycle-crash-was-55-year-old-altadena-resident/ Man killed in Pasadena motorcycle crash was 55-year-old Altadena resident November 17, 2017 Authorities Friday identified a 55-year-old Altadena man who was killed when the ele

[EVDL] EVLN: TMC sez they're not ready for EVs> (TMC EV$4 India&China, still pushing fcvs)

2017-11-21 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://cleantechnica.com/2017/11/19/toyota-chairman-tells-der-spiegel-evs-not-ready-mass-production-yet-expensive-slow-charge/ Toyota Chairman Tells Der Spiegel EVs Are Not Ready For Mass Production Yet, Too Expensive & Too Slow To Charge November 19th, 2017 James Ayre [image https://c1clea

[EVDL] EVLN: PCD> ultra-compact 3wheel 1seat commuter EV r:90km ts:75kph (v)

2017-11-21 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://gajitz.com/tiny-electric-commuter-car-is-greener-than-riding-the-train/ Tiny Electric Commuter Car is Greener Than Riding the Train [images https://gajitz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/pcd.jpg PCD https://gajitz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/pcd-2.jpg https://gajitz.com/wp-content/

[EVDL] EVLN: Why can't NZ import LHD Bolt EVs? | (GM Tries To Out-Musk Tesla)

2017-11-21 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/98919377/holden-asks-why-cant-we-import-lefthand-drive-bolt-electric-vehicles Holden asks: Why can't we import left-hand drive Bolt electric vehicles? November 16 2017 ROB MAETZIG [image https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/m/w/8/f/8/image.relate

[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20171120

2017-11-21 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Why-can-t-NZ-import-LHD-Bolt-EVs-GM-Tries-To-Out-Musk-Tesla-tp4688636.html EVLN: Why can't NZ import LHD Bolt EVs? | (GM Tries To Out-Musk Tesla) Holden New Zealand wants this electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Bolt, imported here ...

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: TMC sez they're not ready for EVs> (TMC EV$4 India&China, still pushing fcvs)

2017-11-21 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
Toyota on EVs sounds a lot like GM did on small cars in 1970. We know how this story ends. Good luck with that, Mr Uchiyamada. David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA EVDL Administrator = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = EVDL Information: http://www.evdl.org/help/ = = = = = = = =

Re: [EVDL] [SPAM?] EVLN: TMC sez they're not ready for EVs> (TMC EV$4 India&China, still pushing fcvs)

2017-11-21 Thread - - via EV
Classic statements from an entrenched player caught in a disruptive market. "The new thing is too expensive and doesn't do everything it should" until suddenly it does, and offers new benefits. I'm actually hoping the Toyota/Mazda joint venture works out because I have always liked Mazda cars

Re: [EVDL] [SPAM?] EVLN: TMC sez they're not ready for EVs> (TMC EV$4 India&China, still pushing fcvs)

2017-11-21 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
I think, for better or worse, they are simply saying that they want to stay out of the early adopter market. I don't think they are saying they want to stay out of EVs, long run. The prius, although its initial market was small, was instantly a mass market vehicle. It was a comfortably sized s

Re: [EVDL] [SPAM?] EVLN: TMC sez they're not ready for EVs> (TMC EV$4 India&China, still pushing fcvs)

2017-11-21 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I think Toyota viewed the Prius as a risk, and it took several years for it to start making money. Perhaps it was also their way damping criticism of pulling the RAV-4 EV from the market. I don't know. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 21, 2017, at 10:08 AM, Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > > I think,