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ACEEE Green Book -
Ranks cars and trucks according to environmental
friendliness. Using this consumer guide, buyers can compare
cars, vans, pickups, and sport utility vehicles by their
environmental impacts, including air pollution, global
warming, and fuel efficiency.
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The Alternative-Fuel Vehicle Directory
- Comprehensive. Covers EV conversions, batteries and fuel
cells, U.S. Gov research sites, university projects,
regional associations and manufacturers.
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AOL
Autos - Hybrid Cars and Green Driving
- Information about hybrid technology and other alternative
fuels like ethanol (E85), hydrogen and biodiesel.
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Argonne National Laboratory Transportation Research
- Performs research in advanced automotive technologies such
as hybrid electric vehicles, emissions reduction, and clean
diesel engines.
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Boron: A Better Energy Carrier than Hydrogen
- Proposes that cars should use boron as a fuel for
propulsion and asserts that boron is a safer fuel than
hydrogen or gasoline.
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CALSTART -
Information about advanced transportation technology
development, particularly in California, including electric,
natural gas, and hybrid electric vehicles; intelligent
transportation technologies; and clean ferries.
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Clean
Fuels Development Coalition - A
not-for-profit organization that actively supports the
development and production of fuels that can reduce air
pollution and lessen dependence on imported oil.
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Columbia Plateau Clean Cities Coalition -
Provides definitions, descriptions and benefits of a variety of
alternative fuels.
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DOE: Alternative Fuels Data Center
- information on alternative fuels and vehicles from the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE). Includes program overview and
technological aspects and data.
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Energy Efficiency for Railways
- Project with purpose of evaluating energy efficient technologies,
measures and projects for railways. Includes database, event
calendar and mission statement.
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Green Cars Now - Resource
on fuel efficient and hybrid cars. Includes news, ratings, data, and
driving tips.
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IndiRail: A clean transportation system -
Conceptual proposal for an infrastructure for transportation aimed
at the use of renewable energy sources.
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Liquid Nitrogen Propelled Automobile (LN2000)
- Zero-emission automobile propulsion concept developed at the
University of Washington, US, that uses liquid nitrogen as the fuel.
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National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC)
- Develops curricula and delivers training and educational programs
about alternative fuel vehicle technologies and systems.
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Nitrogen Powered Car: CooLN2Car - New
University of North Texas car uses cryogenic heat engine
fueled/powered by liquid nitrogen: summary, FAQ, power train closeup,
engine gas flow diagram.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Center for
Transportation Analysis - Research and
development on transportation energy and environmental issues,
national transportation planning and policy, and transportation
systems engineering.
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Research: Georgia Tech Research Institute
- The Advanced Transportation and Advanced Systems (ATAS) Laboratory
works on electric and hyrogen vehicle projects.
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US Council for Automotive Research
- Umbrella organization of DaimlerChrysler, Ford and General Motors,
formed to conduct cooperative, pre-competitive research.
Electric Vehicles
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Austin Area Electric Vehicle Association
- A group of people who gather to discuss electric vehicle
technologies and construction. Also a photo album with full
specifications of the electric cars and trucks owned and built
by members.
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Bristol Electric Vehicle Study
- Design information for electric vehicle builders. Includes
mathematics and design specifications.
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Built
For Fun Electric Vehicles - Provides
plans and designs for small powered electric vehicles for kids
including trike, scooter and kart projects.
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Canadian Electric Vehicles
- Converter of commercial and passenger vehicles to electrically
driven ones.
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Curtis Instruments, Inc.
- Manufacturer of instruments and motor speed controllers for
battery-powered and electric vehicles and equipment.
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Cybertran Information -
Proposed electric car/ train which would hold from six to thirty
passengers for commuting into and out of urban areas.
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Documentation: Auranthetic Charger
- The Auranthetic Charger was a small electric motorcycle
produced in California in the 1970's. Links to assembly
instructions, parts locator and a forum.
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DriveEV - Provides
technical information and personal experience regarding
converting a gas vehicle to a battery based electric vehicle.
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Driving the Future -
EVs compared with hybrids, fuel-cell vehicles, and
gasoline-powered vehicles for pollution, energy, practicality.
Letter-writing site to support the requirement that some percent
of new cars be EVs by 2003.
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Econogics Electric Vehicle Index
- Includes a wealth of information and an excellent history of
electric vehicles. Also includes info on the Electric Vehicle
Council of Ottawa and their annual Electrathon.
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Electric Drive Transportation Association
- Association dedicated to advancing electric drive as a core
technology on the road to sustainable mobility. Site provides
news and other information about the electric drive industry.
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Electric Highway Vehicles
- Information about EVs, featuring a conceptual technology for
dual-mode high-performance electric vehicles (EVs), powered by
onboard batteries plus other power sources.
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Electric Vehicle History - Online Archive
- Encourages electric vehicle enthusiasts to help preserve the
recent history of electric vehicles by posting to online
archive, where other contributions are available to be read.
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Electric Vehicle Resources - Categorized Links
- Large collection of Web links on electric vehicles and related
topics.
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Electrifying Times Magazine - An
international magazine with news and information about electric
vehicles.
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Electro Automotive -
Electric vehicle conversion kits, components, books, videos, and
consulting.
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EV Charger News - Site
contains listings for EV charging stations in California,
Arizona, and Georgia, and a few for other states.
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EV1 Club -
California-based club for enthusiasts of the General Motors EV1
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EV Information Network
- Electric vehicles with facts and myths, costs, and how to
acquire them.
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EV World - About
advanced electric cars, hybrid-electric and fuel cell vehicles.
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Formula Lightning: West Virginia University
- Car specs, race schedule, and team roster.
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Fox Valley Electric Auto Association
- Electric Vehicle club serving the greater Chicagoland area,
suburbs, Southern Wisconsin and Northern Indiana.
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Le systeme praxitele -
Praxitele is a transportation system based on a fleet of
electric cars available in self-service mode in a limited area.
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Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs)
- Survey of LEVs as transportation, including electric bicycles,
scooters, tricycles, neighborhood electric vehicles, and
one-person commuter cars. Includes overview of designs,
capabilities, features, the industry, and specifications.
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NEDRA: National Electric Drag Racing Association
- A coalition aimed at increasing public awareness of electric
vehicle (EV) performance and to encourage through competition,
advances in electric vehicle technology.
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Pontiac Fiero conversion to electric power
- A detailed page showing the conversion of an 86 Pontiac Fiero
to electric power.
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Sparrow Owners Group -
Discussion group for owners of Corbin Sparrow electric vehicles.
Email list, usage and maintenance tips, helpful links.
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Who Killed the Electric Car?
- Information about the award winning documentary on the demise
of the electric car in the US. Includes movie trailers, reviews,
details of electric vehicles and support.
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AC Propulsion, Inc. -
Manufacturer of battery and propulsion systems for electric
vehicles.
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AeroVironment Inc. -
Supply products and technology for clean energy and efficient
vehicles. Products include unmanned aerial vehicles, electric
and hybrid vehicle systems, distributed energy and atmospheric
systems.
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Alke - Manufacturer of
compact high performance utility vehicles for professional uses.
Includes company profile and product overview. [Italian,
English]
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ATT R&D - Manufacturer
of battery powered vehicles in light-weight aluminum and
composite bodies.
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Azure Dynamics -
Manufacturer of control systems for hybrid electric and electric
vehicle powertrains. Includes company profile and product
overview.
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Bigetti - Manufacturer
of electric powered scooters, bicycles and other transport
alternatives. Includes company profile, tips and FAQs.
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Bluebird Automotive - Manufacturer and
distributor of electrical cars. Includes product specifications.
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Commuter Cars Corporation
- Electric commuter cars that combine the size, speed and
agility of a motorcycle. Includes product overview and data.
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Doran Electric Vehicles
- Offers an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), used as a neighborhood
electric vehicle, golf cart, utility vehicle, and for
recreation. Also offers a one-person, stand-up vehicle, and a
three-wheel electric car.
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Electric Avenue AutoMall
- Supplier of efficient electric cars. Includes product
overview.
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Electric Vehicle S.R.L.
- Offerse street electric vehicles to be used for a wide variety
of applications. Includes company profile and product overview.
[Italian, English]
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Electric Vehicles International
- Manufacturer of electric and hybrid vehicles, including
trucks, trams and shuttle buses for use primarily in off-highway
applications. Includes product information. Based in Anderson,
Indiana, USA.
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Electric Vehicles of America, Inc.
- Electric Vehicles of America, Inc. is a leading component
supplier for electric cars, electric trucks, electric boats,
fork lifts, golf carts, mining vehicles, material handling and
prototypes.
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Electric Vehicles (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- Electric scooters, bicycles, golf and utility cars,
three-wheelers and shuttles.
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Esoro AG - Swiss
company developing concept vehicles, including electrically
powered, hybrid, and fuel cell designs, as well as plastic
component development.
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Evader
- Provides a range of electric powered scooters. Includes
product catalog.
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Frazer-Nash Research Ltd.
- Go-karts, utility vehicles, golf buggies, tour trams, and city
cars.
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Global Electric Motorcars
- Four-wheeled transportation for two or four people, with a
maximum speed of about 25 miles per hour.
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ISE Research-ThunderVolt
- Low-emission electric and hybrid-electric vehicles (buses,
trucks, tow tractors, trams) and components.
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Luyuan Electric Vehicle
- Manufacturers of electric bicycle in China. Includes product
overview and data.
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NEV Accessories -
Manufacturer and retailer of fine accessories for electric
vehicles. Includes product catalogue and data.
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Nu-Kar Electric Vehicles
- Manufacturer and Supplier of parts for the Sebring Electric
CitiCar, ComutaCar and Postal Van
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Personal Electric Transports
- Designs alternative vehicle. Includes concepts, technical data
and product overview.
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Phoenix Motorcars - Canadian
manufacturer of electric vehicles. Describes the vehicles, lists
news items, FAQ, and an overview of the company.
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Reva Electric Car Co. -
Makes Reva two door hatchback; 2 adults, 2 children; top speed:
65 kmph, range: 80 km. India's first electric car (EV), to be
produced by the Maini Group.
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Smith Electric Vehicles - Manufacturer
of electric vehicles for municipal, airports and urban delivery.
Includes product overview and company profile.
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Tanfield Group -
Manufacturer of battery powered vehicles. Includes company
profile and service overview.
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Tesla Motors -
Manufacturer of the Tesla Roadster, a high-performance electric
sports car. Gives design and technical details of their
vehicles.
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Think - Norwegian
company that offers an electric car with a 200-kilometer range
which was designed to be easily recycled.
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Trans Lectric -
Manufacturer of electric vehicles for a variety of industrial
uses. Includes product overview and company profile.
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Twike Organisation -
Links to Twike related sites.
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Wavecrest - Offers
customized electric propulsion and drive system solutions.
Includes company profile and product overview.
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Wrightspeed Inc. -
Start up enterprise from Silicon Valley, California, which is
creating high performance, electric powered, sports cars. Page
includes company profile and details about the automobiles.
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Zallys - manufacturer
of electric vehicles for agricultural and industrial
applications. Includes company profile and product catalogue.
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Zenn Motor Company -
Offers small, electric cars. Includes retailer and investor
information and news items.
Electric & Gas Hybrids
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Alternative Transportation Page
- Articles about environmentally friendly hybrid car
transportation. Addresses issues and technical aspects.
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Azure Dynamics - Azure
Dynamics specializes in proprietary electric and hybrid electric
drive technology for light and heavy duty commercial vehicles.
We help clients with heavy duty trucks fuel economy.
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California Car Company Initiative
- A non-profit group promoting "plug-in hybrids" - hybrid
gas/electric cars that have larger batteries and can be
recharged at an outlet.
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Eco Car - Information
resource about hybrid cars. Includes reviews, specifications and
chat forum.
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Eco Car Forum - Forum
for eco-friendly cars including electric cars, hybrid cars,
hydrogen cars and fuel-cell cars.
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Electric vehicles and EV conversions.
- This site is dedicated to Electric car conversions and Hybrid
vehicles. Information on converting your car to an electric
vehicle. Description of electric vehicle conversions and FAQ's
on EV's. Videos on converting your car to an electric car to
save money on fuel.
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Eltra Technology, Inc. Hybrid Electric Vehicle
- Alternative fuel vehicle, this Hybrid Electric Vehicle from
Eltra Tech is an electric car using true series hybrid drive
system entered in the Progressive Automotive X-Prize Race.
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EV World - News,
forums, and marketplace related to electric cars,
hybrid-electric and fuel cell vehicles. A lot of the content
requires a paid subscription.
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Fueleconomy.gov - The
Department of Energy's fuel economy site gives gas mileage tips,
gas price info, and a tool to compare fuel efficiency of hybrids
and conventional cars. The "Fuel Economy Guide" provides the
government view on reasons to be concerned about fuel economy.
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Green Guide to Cars and Trucks
- Ranks cars and trucks according to environmental friendliness.
Using this consumer guide, buyers can compare cars, vans,
pickups, and sport utility vehicles by their environmental
impacts, including air pollution, global warming, and fuel
efficiency.
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GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars
- The interactive hybrid cars resource. Hybrid discussion
forums, articles and tips, the Real Hybrid Mileage Database and
hybrid car image gallery.
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How Hybrid Cars Work -
Detailed technical information on how hybrid vehicles operate.
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How Stuff Works: Hybrid Cars
- Graphical tutorial explains the workings behind these
vehicles. Also includes some current real-world examples and
related links.
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Hybrid Car Chat -
Contains technical articles, product updates, forum, chat and
photo gallery.
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Hybrid Car Guide -
Provides hybrid car information and industry news for the
curious or the enthusiasts, plus a fuel savings calculator.
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Hybrid Car Information
- Lots of information for consumers looking to become educated
in the hybrid car market.
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Hybrid Center - An
ideal consumer and technology resource on hybrid-electric
vehicles. Find out how hybrids work and compare vehicles side by
side, rating fuel economy, emissions, and degree of
hybridization.
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Hybrid Effects -
Prototypes Manufactures and sells hybrid car accessories that
include ground effects, grille blocks, wings and electronics.
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Hybrid Jungle -
Community centered around the topic of hybrid cars of all makes
and models. Developed for enthusiasts, owners, buyers, and those
just curious about hybrid technology.
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Hybrid Jungle - Hybrid Car Community
- Resource centered around the topic of hybrid vehicles. Hybrid
message board, articles, and news.
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Hybrid Vehicles -
Review articles of hybrid vehicles.
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Hybridcars.com -
Information about hybrid vehicles, with daily news, blogs, and
interactive tools, including a link that allows users to compare
hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles, for gas consumption and
emissions.
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Is a Hybrid Worth It? -
Analyzes the gas-electric hybrid from an economic standpoint.
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NREL Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles
- Information on hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and fuel cell
vehicle (FCV) research and development at the National Renewable
Energy Laboratory.
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Research Hybrids -
Information resource about hybrid cars and their ecological
efficiency. Includes charts, review, articles and comparison
tools.
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Team Fate - Design team
with purpose of developing hybrid cars. Includes project
overview.
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Union of Concerned Scientists - Clean Vehicle Program
- Offers background information about various clean
transportation technologies including hybrid gas-electric cars,
fuel cells, and all-electric vehicles. Also find an analysis of
the potential of hybrid cars, driver viewpoints, and a green car
buying guide.
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Why Buy Hybrid -
Provides information resource about hybrid vehicles. Includes
technological background, buying guide.
Human Powered
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All About the Electric Bike - Articles
and research about the electric bike, electric powered motor
bikes and electric conversion kits for bikes and tricycles.
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Bicycle to Moped Upgrade
- Home page for the Neodymics single piece bicycle to moped
upgrade device which replaces the front wheel.
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BionX - Manufacturer of
bicycle electric assist kit and assisted bicycles.
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50cycles Electric Bikes
- Online retailer of electric bicycles and distributor of
Kalkhoff pedelec cycles. Provides news, reviews and an electric
bikes forum.
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Ebikenow.com - Explains
the benefits of electric hybrid bicycles, provides
specifications, prices and reviews of its product range,
information on laws and registration, and an FAQ.
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Electric Bikes - Offers
reviews and information on various makes and models of
electric-powered bicycles and scooters.
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Eric Peltzer's Electric Bicycle
- Eric Peltzer shares his project to build an electric assist
bicycle, including detailed specifications
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EVlution - Specialists
in the retail of go-HUB electric bike conversion kits. Provides
product information, videos, pictures and offers online
ordering.
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eZee Bike Canada -
Official Canadian site for the eZee Bike brand of electric
bicycles. Provides a product catalogue, information on power
assited bicycles, test rides and the dealer network.
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Free Energy Car -
Manufacturer of car using electric, human and gasoline power.
Includes technical data.
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Green Edge Bikes - UK
retailer of electric bikes for an affordable and practical means
of commuting. Provides information, product range and online
sales.
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Ideas on Electric Bicycles
- Personal pages about thoughts and experiments on a Human
Electric Hybrid concept.
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Light Electric Vehicles Overview
- A comprehensive overview of many different kinds of light
electric vehicles, including electric bicycles.
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Millennium Scooters -
Manufacturer and exporter of bicycles, electric bicycles, and
electric scooters.
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MyEBike.biz - Retailer
of a range of electric bicycles, electric scooters and other
hybrid vehicles.
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Optibike Electric Bike Company
- Optibike sells full featured electric assist bicycles.
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Pedelecs and E-Bikes -
News, current events, and product information from a non-profit
organization promoting light electric vehicles.
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Pedelecs UK - UK-based
resource for electric bikes with news, reviews and technical
features to help purchasers make informed decisions. Also
provides a forum.
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TWIKE of Switzerland -
Official Web site of the company providing two-passenger
motorized street vehicles.
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UrbanScooters - Online
retailers of electric scooters, gas scooters and electric bikes.
Provides details of product range and offers free shipping in
the US.
Solar Vehicles
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BHSS Solar Bicycle Team - World Champions
- Winners of the Solar BikeRayce USA nations and the World Solar
Bike Race in 1998 and 1999! Lots of pictures.
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Helios - Association of
engineering students to build solar vehicles for competition.
Include project overview and data. [English, French]
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Michigan State University Solar Racing Team
- Student organization, established in the fall of 1999,
comprised of engineering and business majors.
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MIT Solar Electric Vehicle Team
- MIT Solar car.
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Northwestern Solar Car Team
- A student organization dedicated to designing, building, and
racing solar electric vehicles. The team is composed of a broad
range of engineering talents working together to compete in the
American Solar Challenge.
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Solar Car Team of The University of Patras
- Team members, sponsors, photographs, news, related links, and
how to help.
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Solar
Energy and Ham Projects - Bill
Gerosa's electric powered bicycle that is charged by the sun.
Enough info to tell you how to do it yourself.
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Solar Utility Neighborhood Vehicle
- Describes a solar-powered, utilitarian neighborhood electric
vehicle that has been in use for several years and concepts for
improving its design.
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SunStang - Solar Car Project -
Homepage of the SunStang Solar Car Project based out of the
University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada.
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University Of New South Wales Solar Racing Team
- Solar electric vehicles designed, built and raced by
university students. Includes technological insights, data, team
profile and gallery.
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Winston Science -
Winston Science offers a Solar Challenge, a Science Academy to
teach students, and information on the Winston Science Solar
Power Car Team.
Personal Transporters
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Electric Moto -
Developer and supplier of electric dirtbikes and ATVs.
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Oxygen World -
Developer and supplier of electric scooters focused around
reduced energy costs and environmental conservation.
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SEG America - National
club for the U.S. Segway Enthusiasts Group (SEG). Includes
resource, data and event calendar.
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Segnation - Offers a
full line of Segway Personal Transporters and accessories for
government agencies, businesses and individuals as well as
repair and consulting services, rentals, and tours.
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Segway - Company
developing and manufacturing Dean Kamen's invention, the Segway
Human Transporter - an electric scooter for use in pedestrian
areas, not on the road.
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Southern Segway UK -
Official Segway dealership offering Segway Personal Transporters
for sale in South East England UK, covering Kent, Sussex,
Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Middlesex.
Natural Gas Vehicles
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California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition (CNGVC)
- Non profit corporation sponsored by dedicated to promoting the
use of natural gas vehicles, expanding California's
infrastructure of natural gas fueling stations, and increasing
the availability of natural gas vehicle to the public.
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Clean Car Maps -
Alternative vehicle fueling maps. Includes database of fueling
locations with driving directions in California.
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Clean
Energy Fuels Corp - Provider of
natural gas for transportation in north America. Includes list
of natural gas fueling stations.
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CleanBurbank.com -
Information about alternative fuel vehicles in use in the City
of Burbank, California and its city-operated fueling stations.
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Clever - A city vehicle
for two people with a width less than one metre and very low
fuel consumption (using compressed natural gas), designed by a
European consortium and funded by the European Union Commission.
Designs, technology, marketing analysis, partners and
publications.
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Hendrix Industrial Gastrux
- Propane and natural gas conversion service, kits, and parts,
including carburetors, regulators, auto, forklift and small
engines.
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Impco Technologies, Inc.
- A leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of advanced
fuel storage, fuel delivery, and electronic control systems that
allow internal combustion engines and fuel cells to operate
using clean fuels such as hydrogen,propane, natural gas, and
methanol.
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International Association for Natural Gas
Vehicles (IANGV) - Provides a focus
for exchange and provision of information, and a medium for
action on NGV issues of an international nature. Includes
statistics, standards, conferences and issues.
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Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
- Association with purpose of promoting the use of natural gas
vehicles. Addresses lobbying and advocacy, and technological
background.
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Pinnacle CNG Systems, LLC
- Full service contract Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) alternative
fuel provider with fleet data management, compressors,
dispensers, gas dryers.
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Southern California Gas Co.
- Natural Gas Vehicle information: program details, services,
fueling stations, questions.
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Trillium USA, Inc. -
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling for vehicles and fleets
considering alternative fuels: designs, builds, operates CNG
facilities for public and private fleets.
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