Green Cars Videos

The Vectrix electric superbike at the Milan Auto Show.

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We are introduced to the Vectrix high performance electric scooter which features Ni-MH batteries that can be charged up in 2.5-3hrs, regenerative brake and costs about 2 cents per mile to run, with virtually no maintenance costs.

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This video demonstrates how an electric car works and the differences between an electric car and a convention internal combustion vehicle.

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A short summary of the saftey features of the new Volvo C30. Produced by Fully Charged.

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A detailed Webinar on how to begin planning and installing public electric vehicle charging stations, presented by Plug In America

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A review of the Aptera 2e all electric vehicle that is available from October 2009. The design of this car is extremely aerodynamic and features light weight materials, while the interior is made from recycled and recyclable materials. It has a range of up to 100 miles and features a host of useful high-tech electronics, crumple zone like most passenger cars and roomy interior, as well as solar powered cooling system that keeps the cabin cool, even when parked.

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In this video, Kerry Kirwan from Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) talks about the “green” Formula 3 racing car at Science Capital.

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A review of the hottest green cars from the 2009 LA Auto Show. The contenders include: Toyota Prius; Chevrolet Silverado; BMW 7-Series; Mini E and: VW TDi.

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Explanation of how a hybrid vehicle works. Hybrid vehicles being those vehicles with two power sources, which can use used individually or in combination. This demonstration features the Toyota Prius.

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FLIR’s infrared imaging technology is being used by researchers at Kings College London to visualise, in real-time, the pollution caused by transport in the UK.

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Associated Press takes a look at the the Brussels Motor Show from the angle of green cars, looking at the angle of cleaner fuels such as bio-ethanol, bio-diesel and hybrid vehicles. They also hear about the difficulties faced by car manufacturers and their efforts to produce more environmentally friendly vehicles.

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A short discussion on EV charging stations with Coulomb Technologies CEO Richard Lowenthal

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A detailed look into the Chevrolet Volt electric car, which will get a lithium ion batteries from A123.

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A look at some of Toyota/Lexus' green cars as shown at NAIAS 2009. These include the Lexus HS 250H, the first luxury hybrid car, the tiny Toyota FTEV and the 3rd generation 2010 Toyota Prius.

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The different types of environmentally friendly vehicles are explained. These include: Solar cars; Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV); Hybrid vehicles and; Hydrogen vehicles. It should be noted that these are not just restricted to cars. They relate to other forms of transport such as scooters, planes and submarines.

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The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is driven around the streets of London by the toughest critics in the world-the general public. Presented by the knowledgable Mike Brewer.

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Bronwyn Fox, a senior lecturer at Deakin University tells us about the the importance of composite materials in the areas of aerospace, automotive and alternative energy. In particular how they have been used to create lighter weight parts which reduces the impact on the environment.

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A Volkswagen Beetle converted to run on electricity

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A video showing the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office in Georgia test driving propane-driven vehicles

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