Friday, March 09, 2012
"Is Israel Making the Electric Car Work?"
The electric car idea can be implemented in different ways.
In Israel, in addition to charging stations, there is this idea...
In Israel, in addition to charging stations, there is this idea...
At PJmedia.com, Brian London describes it:
"The cars run on an air-cooled 230 kilogram (500 pound) lithium ion battery, an electric motor, and a sophisticated electronic control system. Where Israeli ingenuity comes in: these 'Better Place' cars differ from electric vehicles like the Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf — a depleted battery can be swapped for a full one in about four minutes. The Renault ZE is also larger than the Nissan or the Chevy, sized more like a Honda Accord — a real, practical family car."