Nissan has just announced that it will start mass producing zero emission electric cars at its Tennessee plant by 2012. The plant will produce 100,000 affordable electric cars per year.
A good number of vehicle manufacturers worldwide have started producing electric cars as an alternative to conventional vehicles that use gasoline or diesel fuel. But the switch from gas to electric has not been quite successful in terms of usage and acceptability by consumers. The reason is they are not affordable.

Nissan has announced Tuesday that it will mass produce affordable zero-emission electric cars in its new retooled plant in Tennessee by 2012. The plant will produce 100,000 electric vehicles a year.

Nissan is set to unveil its first electric vehicle in Japan on August 2, 2009 and begin commercial sales next year. In 2012, Nissan will mass produce them in its Tennessee plant and sell them at affordable price. The company however did not say how affordable the price will be. But Calos Ghosn, Nissan CEO said that ‘if it’s not affordable it’s not going to work’.

“We are not going to come with a very high price. We are going to come with a reasonable price,” he said. “We are here to mass market them.”

Mnsbc.com reports:

Earlier in the month, Nissan’s smaller rival, Mitsubishi Motors Corp., launched its electric vehicle, the i-MiEV, with a price tag of 4.59 million yen (,300). Even the company acknowledged the i-MiEV is too pricey and said it aims to cut the price in the future.

Nissan has just received a loan of .1 billion from the US to retool the plant and mass produce the zero emission electric vehicles.

Not for the Mimes – The Radical SRZero Electric Sports Car. This is not another wimpy electric vehicle out there. This car is almost as fast as the 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago…a Lamborghini! An alternate propulsion vehicle that’s fun to drive. Check it out.

Like so many mimes performing a trapped-in-a-box routine, people remain locked in a prison of their own making. Ignorance has created a cage where white-faced robots mouth the latest “news” and whine, “Why are electric cars so weak? They can’t go more than 100 miles on a charge. They are not practical.” And so they lounge dejectedly on the floor, surrounded by open space, convinced there is no way out.

Andy Hadland, team spokesman for the SRZero design team, states, “The perception still exists that EVs are somehow inferior to their fossil fueled counterparts … These are all perceptions that we want to change.”

Hadland is no mime. He is a realist, and co-creator of the astonishing machine known as the Radical SRZero electric sports car, “the world’s most focused, fun-to-drive alternative propulsion vehicle.”

Developed by Radical Sportscars in conjunction with the 11-student Imperial College London’s Race Green Endurance (RGE) team in the Energy Futures Lab, the SRZero means to erase the term “wimpy” from EV vernacular.

Based on the SR8, Radical’s former fastest world champion, the SRZero imports the SR8’s 2.6-liter V8 engine but steals the gearbox and differential and replaces them with two EVO Electric AC synchronous Axial Flux motors. These two ultra-light, ultra-efficient motors are powered by three sets of Thunder Sky lithium ion phosphate cell batteries. The entire power-train sports a whopping 400-bhp. Regenerative braking captures energy at up to 50% efficiency during city driving.

The propulsion system is seamlessly controlled by LabVIEW’s CompactRIO control system, which integrates and organizes the multitudes of systems.

This hefty power- and drive-train enables the SRZero to rocket its 2,420-lb body to 60-mph in a mere 3.5 seconds. That’s almost as fast as a 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago. The SRZero tops out at 125 mph, and sports an impressive range of nearly 300 miles.

How does this astonishing range number come to be? The SRZero’s creators drove their wonder child to the London M25 circuit in an attempt to best the former range record set by the Tesla Roadster at one lap. The SRZero cruised around the M25 twice at an average speed of 55-mph and still had 14% power capacity remaining. That’s 264 miles with room to spare.

But Radical means to put their protégé to a more extreme test. Begun on July 8, 2010, the SRZero is attempting a mind-blowing 16,000-mile trek from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska along the Pan-American Highway. Radical hopes this feat will raise awareness about the capabilities of electric vehicles.

EVs are often billed as the saviors of ozone holes and the like. Nigel Brandon, director of the ICL Energy Futures Lab, agrees and notes, “To meet current [UK] government [carbon emission] targets by 2050, we need to refine a range of technologies including electric vehicles.” Enter, SRZero.

But the SRZero is about more than going green. This car makes a statement: EVs rival their petro-hogging siblings in power, speed and driving. A 300-mile range, 400 horsepower and 3.5-second dash prove just that.

Ford car prices in India from naaptol.com (Indian online store, advertises often in TOI):

Ford car model                                   Price (in Indian Rupees)

Ford Figo, Car                                     360,000

Ford Figo Diesel, Car               450,000

Ford Ikon 1.3 Flair, Car                       481,613

Ford Ikon 1.3 Rocam, Car                   482,000

Ford New Ikon 1.4 Duratorq TDCi, Car                      525,000

Ford Focus 1.8, Car                             550,000

Ford Fiesta Hatchback, Car                 550,000

Ford Fiesta 1.6 EXi, Car                      614,000

Ford Fusion 1.6 Petrol, Car                  623,051

Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zxi, Car                       641,000

Ford Fiesta 1.6 Duratec S, Car                         644,140

Ford Fusion Plus Diesel, Car                664,023

Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi Diesel, Car                    669,023

Ford Fiesta 1.4 EXi TDCi, Car                         693,000

Ford Fiesta 1.6 SXi ABS, Car              701,000

Ford Fusion Plus Petrol, Car                 710,246

Ford Fiesta 1.4 ZXi TDCi, Car                         735,000

Ford Fiesta 1.4 SXi TDCi ABS, Car                797,000

Ford Focus, Car                                   1,100,000

Ford Mondeo, Car                               1,500,000

Ford Endeavour TDCi 4×2 XLT, Car               1,513,000

Ford Endeavour TDCi 4×2 XLT – Limited Edition, Car                         1,601,000

Ford Kuga, Car                                                1,650,000

Ford Endeavour 3.0 Thunder Plus 4×4, Car                  1,750,000

Bburago Ford Street, Playing Toys                   595

Maisto Remote Control 1967 Ford Mustang GT, Playing Toys              1,295

Maisto 1:14 Off Road Remote Control Ford Raptor, Playing Toys                    3,250

ZENEC E GO naviceiver for Ford Models, Outdoor Navigation                       42,000

Ford Ikon Front Grill, Misc                               2,500

Ford Ikon Back Skirt, Misc                              3,500

Ford Fiesta Front Skirt, Misc                3,500

Ford Fiesta Back Skirt, Misc                3,500

Ford Fiesta Spoiler, Misc                                 4,000

Silver Colour Body Cover for Ford Ikon, Car Body Cover                   499

Car Cover for Ford Fusion, Car Body Cover                949

Car Cover For Ford Endevaour, Car Body Cover                    1,300

Ford car prices from ebay.in (eBay India) (used or new):

Ford car model, new or old number                           Price (in Indian Rupees)

Ford | Fusion | E III 2008 in Mumbai, Previous Owner:1, Kms: 37,467, Reg No: MH 06 AN 6189                  495,000

Ford Ikon Flair ECU/ECM Electronic Control Unit                  30,000

Ford Logo Metal Key Chain, High quality metal key chain for your car              290

Ford | Ikon | 1.3 ZXi 2003 in Mumbai, Prev owner: 1, Kms: 53059, MH 01 GA 8327             155,000

Ford | Ikon | 1.6 2002 in Mumbai, Previous Owner:1, Kms:51,566 , Reg No: MH 01 GA 5870.                      125,000

Ford | Ikon | 1.3 Flair 2005 in Mumbai, Previous Owner:1, Kms:45,619 , Reg No: MH 03 Z 5676.      225,000

Ford | Fiesta | 1.4 EXi 2007 in Mumbai, Kms:59,613, Prev Owners:1, Reg No: MH 02 BD 5307                   295,000

Ford | Ikon | 1.3 Flair 2005 in Mumbai,, Previous Owner:1, Kms:50,861 , Reg No: MH 01 PA 6079.              225,000

Car Cover for Ford fiesta~Protect frm Dust & water~                                      699

Ford | Fusion | + 2005 in Mumbai, Previous Owner:1, Kms: 46,050, Reg No: MH 02 AL 712                          240,000

Car Cover for Ford Ikon~Protect Dust & water~                                             699

FORD JEEP For Sale                                              500,000

FORD IKON 1.6 ZXI Sports Model                               225,000

Fully Loaded Ford Ikon 1.6 ZXi                                   121,000

Top Quality Car Body Cover – Model FORD Fusion    799

Car Door Visor for FORD Ikon                                   1,299

Car Door Visor for FORD Mondeo                             1,299

If you are buying a vehicle for the first time it is better to go to showrooms to check out and also check with any friends who can give you good suggestions for choosing a right vehicle for you. Prices or offers vary from time to time.

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Eco-conscious people are turning to battery powered sports cars these days.Be it the new comer Tesla Motors or the legendary DaimlerChrysler–many of the leading automakers are involved in producing zero-emission electric sports cars to ensure green motoring and a healthy future.Tesla RoadsterAs per the latest auto news the brand new Tesla Roadster from Tesla Motors is one of the fastest electric sports cars in the world.The high-performance eco-friendly sports car is capable of running at incredible speed-130 mile per hour.Tesla’s power generates from a 3-phase AC induction motor.Its electric powertrain mated to an unmatched electrically activated manual transmission system enables the Tesla Roadster achieve 135mpg as per the EPA standard.A blend of impeccable style and state-of-the–art technology Tesla Roadster is one of the most efficient sports cars at present.This plug-in EV is easy to charge.When at home plug it in to the High Power Connector unit.Tesla’s advanced lithium-ion battery pack takes about 3.5 hours to become fully charged.Wherever you go,take the Mobile Connector along with so that your roadster never runs out of power.Capable of hitting 60mph from zero in only 3.7 seconds the Tesla Roadster offers you the ultimate pleasure of driving without causing harm to the environment.

Electric Lightning GTThe 2008 Electric Lightning GT from the UK based Lightning Car Company is a complete surprise package in the form of a high-performance electric sports car.The Lightning GT is ready to rival the Tesla Roadster with a massive 700 horsepower and 4 seconds zero to 60mph acceleration time.Like the Tesla Roadster the Electric Lightning GT also uses the lithium-ion energy storage system to obtain 250-mile range per charge.Beyond its futuristic looks the Lightning GT ensures extreme power and torque for a remarkable driving experience.Dynamic design of the Lightning GT along with sleek carbon fiber skin and large alloy wheels creates a visual appeal. Apart from performance the Electric Lightning GT wins hands down when it comes to green motoring.It beats the Toyota Prius,one of the most environment friendly hybrid cars of today with an A grade.Saving fuel costs of about 17000 pounds a year the Lightning GT proves more economical than its combustion counterpart.Chrysler Dodge ev

Inspired by Tesla Motors Chrysler also ties up with Lotus Engineering for designing electric vehicles.Chrysler’s all-electric generation-X sports car,the Dodge ev is slated for 2010. Unlike the Tesla Roadster which is based on Lotus Elsie the Dodge ev is built on Lotus Europa platform.You can ride about 200 miles at a stretch every time you charge your Dodge ev.The ev takes 4 hours to fully charge its lithium-ion battery pack on standard 220-volt plug.With 5.8 seconds 0-60mph acceleration time and 200 KW (equivalent to 268 horsepower) power to reach a top speed of 120mph the Dodge ev is meant to give a close fight to the Tesla Roadster.Tesla electric vehicles start at $109,000.Even though the electric vehicles market is dominated by Tesla Motors the automaker has limited number of production.On the contrary,when Dodge ev goes into production it has a chance to influence the market with its impressive performance and comparatively lower price range.