YES! Corbin Motors makes several. See the link too.
21st Century : Cars : Corbin Motors Sparrow
Corbin Motors Sparrow
CorbinMotors.com, the ';Company'; was formed on March 29, 1999 for the express purpose of manufacturing high quality, uniquely designed, environmentally friendly urban vehicles. The Company was spun-off from Corbin-Pacific, Inc., a preeminent supplier of a wide range of motorcycle seats, saddle bags, fenders, fairings and chin spoilers. On October 29, 1999 the Company changed its name to CorbinMotors.com as a result of more than 70 percent of vehicle sales having originated from our internet website.
The Sparrow has been in development at Corbin Pacific, the 30-year old parent company, since January 1996. In April, 1999, the Sparrow passed final testing for DOT Certification. In September of 1999 the Sparrow production line started manufacturing multiple vehicles. Numerous trademark and patent applications are pending, and two design patents and one mechanical patent have been issued on the Sparrow to date. As of November 2000, 195 Sparrows have been manufactured and 580 Sparrow reservations have been accepted.
The Sparrow is a single-passenger, three-wheeled electric vehicle that:
Is a zero emission vehicle (ZEV), economical to operate (about 1-3贸 per mile), affordable and fun to drive
Classified as a motorcycle by the US Department of Transportation is commute lane legal
Has a top speed of 70 mph and a range of 40 to 60 miles per charge
Plugs into an ordinary 110-volt electrical outlet and fully recharges in 6 hours (in 3 hours with a 220-volt)
The Sparrow's spherical reinforced composite body provides a strong and light-weight protective shell over the stable three-wheeled chassis. Rear storage compartment is approximately 6.5 c.f. with separate lockable hatch. The driver's compartment is fully equipped, just like a regular car, with operator indicators and controls. The dashboard contains LED displays of current battery status and other real time operating conditions. Standard features are power windows, parking brake, seat belt, directional signals and 4-way flashing hazard lights, hydraulic disc brakes, rear view and side mirrors, windshield wiper and washer. The Sparrow includes the usual creature comforts, too AM/FM radio and CD player, heater, vents, adjustable tilt steering wheel, sun visor and a ergonomic adjustable driver's seat with a built- in headrest.
Footprint: 57 in. (144.78 cm) tall, 100 in. (254 cm) long, and 50 in. (127 cm) wide: weighs 1600 lbs (720 k).
Powered by thirteen rechargeable 12-volt batteries (156 volts), the Sparrow has a top speed of 70 mph. The on-board battery charger plugs into any household 110-volt or 220-volt outlet, recharges in 2 to 6 hours and has a range of 40-60 miles. In most states, the Sparrow is registered as a motorcycle and can enjoy the benefits of parking in motorcycle spaces, legal use of commuter lanes, and lower registration and insurance costs.
Classified as a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV), the clean-air, electric Sparrow allows the commuter to maintain freedom, independence and solitude while putting an end to fume-filled cities by greatly reducing traffic congestion, pollution, and parking problems and is eligible for ZEV incentive programs.
Who Drives the Sparrow? Urban professionals, college students, motorcycle enthusiasts, retirees. No tech-savy person would haul around a high-powered desktop to check email when there are laptops, hand-held PDAs and cell phones. So why do so many of us commute in SUVs and other oversize, inefficient, multi-passenger vehicles, suffering freeway gridlock, parking hassles and astronomical gasoline prices when all we're hauling to work is ourselves? (*from Tech BIOS)
Suggested retail price for the Sparrow: $14,900.Are there any 100% electic cars for sale?
my car kicks butt! and it is 100% electric !!! out does gas sport coupes !!!
Yes, there are a number of electric cars with limited mileage and speed. Most have a top speed of 25 mph, but the ZAP Xebra can go 40 mph and gets 40 miles per charge. It costs under $10,000.
http://www.zapworld.com/ZAPWorld.aspx?id鈥?/a>
ZAP is also teaming up with Lotus Engineering to create the ZAP-X which will be able to go 350 miles per charge with a 10 minute recharge and a top speed of 155 mph.
http://www.gizmag.com/go/6780/
The Tesla Roadster is currently available, though the base model costs $92,000, but it's an incredibly cool electric car.
http://www.teslamotors.com/
yea its in www.zapworld.com
electric gulf carts
YOU COULD MAKE ONE OUT OF ANY CAR JUST ALOT OF BATTERIES AND A DC MOTOR !
try tesla motors.
they are pretty expensive tho.
they start around 9,000.
Yes, but unless you're interested in golf carts, they're going to be expensive. Check out Tesla Motors.
NO, But...
A battery electric vehicle (BEV) is an electric vehicle that utilizes chemical energy stored in rechargeable battery packs. Electric vehicles use electric motors and motor controllers instead of internal combustion engines (ICEs). Vehicles using both electric motors and ICEs are examples of hybrid vehicles, and are not considered pure BEVs because they operate in a charge-sustaining mode. Hybrid vehicles with batteries that can be charged externally to displace some or all of their ICE power and gasoline fuel are called plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and are pure BEVs during their charge-depleting mode. BEVs are usually automobiles, light trucks, neighborhood electric vehicles, Motorcycles, motorized bicycles, electric scooters, golf carts, forklifts and similar vehicles, because batteries are less appropriate for larger long-range applications.
BEVs were among the earliest automobiles, and are more energy-efficient than internal combustion, fuel cell, and most other types of vehicles. BEVs produce no exhaust fumes, and minimal pollution if charged from most forms of renewable energy. Many are capable of acceleration exceeding that of conventional vehicles, are quiet, and do not produce noxious fumes. BEVs reduce dependence on petroleum, mitigate global warming by alleviating the greenhouse effect, and enhance national security.
Ongoing battery technology advancements have addressed many problems with high costs, limited travel distance between battery recharging, charging time, and battery lifespan. Those drawbacks have historically and are still currently being blamed for the limited adoption of the BEVs and PHEVs. Toyota, Honda, Ford and General Motors all produced BEVs in the 90s in order to comply with the California Air Resources Board's Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate, which was later defeated by the manufacturers and the federal government. The major US automobile manufacturers have been accused of deliberately sabotaging their electric vehicle production efforts. A handful of future production models have been announced, although many more have been prototyped.
the eBox and Tesla Roadster run on recharable Li-ion batteries
Yes
There are two cars I know of. Both come out in 2008. The first is the Telsa Roadster. It is a sports car and has an acceleration rate faster than a Ferrari. 0-60 in 4 seconds! It is expensive but you will save lots of money since you will not be using gasoline.
The other is the ZAP X Crossover Electric Car. ZAP is a car company that sells electric cars. The base is in Santa Rosa. ZAP claims that the car can go to 0-60 in 4.8 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph. The car has 644 horsepower. The clearance on the car is almost a SUV's
For more information go to www.puregreencars.com
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