Miss Electric takes REV’s Ford Escape for a Spin
August 28th, 2009 // 9:07 am @ Miss Electric
So, you’ve seen some of the pictures of the REV Ford Escape from the Plug-In 2009 exhibit floor. Now, you can check out my little test drive. As you can tell, I really enjoyed it! As I mentioned before, Rapid Electric Vehicles is based in Vancouver, Canada. They are a newcomer to the field but [...]
Category : Plug-In Cars
Plug-In 2009: EVs on Fast Track
August 24th, 2009 // 10:28 am @ Miss Electric
Last week’s Plug-In 2009 was truly electrifying. Maybe I’m still riding high from my plug-in hybrid electric Hummer test drive, but I feel as if this industry has almost reached a tipping point. I am not alone on this either. Conference attendees were buzzing from Nissan’s Leaf announcements and GM’s Volt recent 230 mpg rating [...]
Category : Rockstar EV Events
Plug-In 2009: In the Driver’s Seat
August 14th, 2009 // 7:34 pm @ Miss Electric
Plug-In 2009 fulfilled its promise as the place to meet the people that are making the electric drive future a reality. I spoke with several notables in the field, including Nissan’s Mark Perry, as well as some newcomers that I am very excited about. In the coming weeks, I will be posting videos of some [...]
Category : Rockstar EV Events
Plug-In 2009 Conference Preview
August 10th, 2009 // 1:48 pm @ Miss Electric
This week will be an exciting time for the electric vehicle industry. The Plug-In 2009 conference in Long Beach, CA, is bringing together a “who’s who” in the field. Participants will discuss vehicle development, infrastructure readiness, and market strategies for plug-in technologies. Miss Electric will be there to bring you the latest in EV action. [...]
Category : Rockstar EV Events
Miss Electric Blasts Off!
August 3rd, 2009 // 12:38 pm @ Miss Electric
It is with great pleasure that I begin this site during a momentous week for the electric car. First, Nissan unveils the Leaf. The Leaf is an all electric, zero-emissions vehicle with a 100-mile range. It is one of the first of a new line of electric cars intended for mass commercialization. That’s right. No [...]
Category : Miss Electric On the Road