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Re: New Automobiles
By: Mac Date: June 13, 2014, 5:52 am
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Yep, it's considered a motor bike (3 wheels)
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Re: New Automobiles
By: Mac Date: June 19, 2014, 11:33 am
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[glow=red,2,300]Project LiveWire - Harley Davidson - Electric
Bike[/glow]
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6F8O5A__Ds
[quote]Harley-Davidson motorcycles have long been known for
their large gasoline engines and loud, rumbling exhaust notes.
Now, after more than 100 years since the company’s founding,
Harley-Davidson will be producing their first-ever electric
motorcycle in what they call “Project LiveWire”.
It is hard to imagine seeing a Harley on the street without
hearing it too, but thanks to the all-electric motor in this new
bike, there is not even a need for an exhaust pipe. Many people
are inclined to assume that this bike would behave like other
two-wheeled, electrically powered vehicles, which up until now
have consisted of almost nothing but scooters, often barred from
riding on freeways due to their low top speed. That is not the
case with this motorcycle, however. The 0-60 acceleration time
takes around 4 seconds, an impressive feat for a vehicle so
eco-friendly.
“Some people may get on it thinking, ‘golf cart,’” lead engineer
Jeff Richlen said to the Associated Press. “And they get off
thinking, ‘rocket ship.’” This is largely due to the fact that
electric drivetrains have no need for gear shifts, and power is
smoothly delivered to the rear wheel.
Most electric vehicles suffer in range, however, and this
electric bike is no different. Riders of this bike will need to
recharge their battery every 130 miles or so. While this limited
distance would prevent the bike from making a practical highway
cruiser, it would be perfect for in-town commutes. When the time
does come to charge the battery pack, it can be expected to take
between 30 minutes and one hour.
Project LiveWire is a somewhat risky venture for
Harley-Davidson, but they are optimistic of the electric bike’s
future. “We think that the trends in both EV technology and
customer openness to EV products, both automotive and
motorcycles, is only going to increase, and when you think about
sustainability and environmental trends, we just see that being
an increasing part of the lifestyle and the requirements of
riders,” Harley-Davidson President Matt Levatich said to the
Associated Press. “So, nobody can predict right now how big that
industry will be or how significant it will be.”
Harley fans are already divided on the new bike, but only time
will tell how successful it is. The bike has no official release
date so far, and it could be a few years before the new
motorcycle hits sale floors. The official release date will
likely be dropped at the bikes unveiling set for New York City
on Monday, June 23.
For more information on Harley-Davidson’s Project LiveWire,
check out the Harley-Davidson website.[/quote]
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Re: New Automobiles
By: Mac Date: June 25, 2014, 7:51 am
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[glow=red,2,300]We rode Harley-Davidson's incredible electric
motorcycle
HTML http://www.theverge.com/2014/6/24/5837642/riding-project-livewire-harley-davidson-first-electric-motorcycle[/glow]
HTML http://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/assets/4660191/livewire11_1020.jpg
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Re: New Automobiles
By: Chiprocks1 Date: July 7, 2014, 7:59 pm
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[center]This 21-foot Mercedes costs $1 million
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vkv5CfEv5k
Yikes!
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Re: New Automobiles
By: Mac Date: July 17, 2014, 3:15 pm
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I've been looking at cars for awhile and I've lazer beamed on a
Nissan Rogue. Gas Mileage and the ability to carry my gear.
While visiting the Nissan/USA site
HTML http://www.nissanusa.com/crossovers/rogue/colors-photos#
to get
a look all around the vehicle I came across this commercial
that's embedded in their site.
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_FokYV0IO4
Got my attention
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Re: New Automobiles
By: Mac Date: July 28, 2014, 9:54 am
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[quote]This 21-foot Mercedes costs $1 million[/quote]
Yea, the car is nice.... but, but, but who was that gorgeous
news anchor? She is stunning.
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Re: New Automobiles
By: Mac Date: July 28, 2014, 10:03 am
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[glow=red,2,300]Radical Hydrogen-Electric Car Hits the
Road[/glow]
HTML http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201403/2014-quant-e-sportlimousi-15_600x0w.jpg
[quote]So many companies claim to have developed the future of
road car propulsion that those making genuine strides run the
risk of being ignored. Luckily, German firm Quant is avoiding
such a fate, as its innovative ‘flow-cell’-powered vehicle has
just been approved for real-world testing by the German TÜV
safety body.
The Quant e-Sportlimousine was first revealed at the Geneva
Motor Show back in March, powered by what the company called
‘nanoFLOWCELL’ technology. In essence, flow-cells combine
characteristics of a traditional battery, and fuel cells.
Electrolyte fluid is circulated around two cells mounted
side-by-side. Between these cells is a membrane that allows
electrons to pass through. The electrical current generated from
this flow of electrons can be used to power a vehicle—and that’s
exactly how the e-Sportlimousine works.
Quant says the car has a torque output of “four times” 2,900
newton-meters (2,138 lb-ft), and the car’s acceleration figures
certainly suggest there’s plenty of power. 62 mph is swept away
in 2.8 seconds, and the car will press on to “over” 217 mph. The
company claims several advantages of its flow-cell technology,
but among them is energy density. A flow-cell of equivalent
weight to a lithium-ion battery has five times greater
performance.
With a 120 kilowatt-hour flow-cell, Quant claims a range of 372
miles or more. That seems par for the course when compared to
the EPA-rated 265 miles of an 85 kWh Tesla Model S, but one
assumes the e-Sportlimousine is a great deal lighter thanks to
those flow cells, which are presumably smaller than the Tesla’s
batteries. Back in Geneva, the firm also suggested that its flow
cells contain no “harmful substances”—in other words, the issue
of the electric car battery’s origins is also side-stepped.
Quant doesn’t just want to transform road-going vehicles
though—it says the flow cell could have further application in
domestic energy supplies, maritime, rail and aviation technology
too.[/quote]
HTML http://images.gizmag.com/hero/nanoflowcellquantdebut-32.jpg
HTML http://www.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/medium/2010-geneva-auto-show-nlv-quant-concept-medium_4.jpg
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Re: New Automobiles
By: Chiprocks1 Date: July 28, 2014, 9:25 pm
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Sh*t man, I'll take two!!!
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Re: New Automobiles
By: Mac Date: July 30, 2014, 8:17 am
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[glow=red,2,300]​Tesla And Panasonic Strike A Partnership
For Gigafactory[/glow]
HTML http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Z6enpZcL--/lfemv2lihu2k45tlrwfv.png
[quote]We still don't know where Tesla will build its
Gigafactory, but Panasonic has officially signed onto the
project, and is slated to invest up to $300 million in the plant
– just for starters.
Elon Musk is a man who needs some batteries. A lot of batteries.
So many batteries, in fact, that…Read more
Nikkei reports that the lithium-ion battery plant, which is due
to begin construction this fiscal year and start supplying packs
for Teslas by 2017, will get 20 to 30 billion yen (around
$200-300 million) from Panasonic. That cash will help with the
cost of machinery, while Tesla will handle the land and
buildings.
By 2020, Tesla expects the plant to be producing enough
batteries to handle up to 500,000 electric vehicles each year,
but the factory will be begin small and build out as demand
increases.
The latest round of rumors about the Gigafactory's location has
it being built at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, about 20
miles from Reno, NV, although a former Naval weapons station
northeast of San Francisco is apparently still in the running.
Is This The Site Of Tesla's Gigafactory Battery Plant?
Way back in April, the hype over which state would get Tesla
Motors' Gigafactory battery plant …Read more
And while $300 million doesn't seem like much right now,
Panasonic could put as much as $1 billion towards the
Gigafactory's $5 billion projected cost.[/quote]
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Re: New Automobiles
By: Mac Date: July 30, 2014, 2:42 pm
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[glow=red,2,300]GWR Raptor[/glow]
[glow=yellow,2,300]My Stomach Is In My Throat After Watching
This Hill Climb Video[/glow]
Yea, well not so much...
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kufacVXlSc
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