E-V Concept cars

Until recently, lead-acid and nickel metal hydride were the only battery chemistry options for the electric vehicle industry. Lithium-ion energy storage system offer superior run-time, requires little to no maintenance, and delivers greater energy density, reliability, longer life and safety. It combines the power and performance characteristics to challenge the dominance of lead acid batteries.

Electric Vehicle Concepts combines the best of both worlds. The plug-in electric vehicle with a battery pack that will travel 60 to 70 miles on battery power alone, recharge at work or home and the ability to switch to the hybrid mode and use the gas engine when desired. E-V Concepts electric vehicle conversions inspire true pride of ownership. Prototype concept cars and Vintage hotrod bodies mounted on custom chassis. Spherical Fiberglass Designs

Using a gas engine to charge the batteries, propel the electric vehicle, or both. E-V Concepts hybrids have unlimited driving range, but also the advantages of a pure electric vehicle. The use of a small gas engine and electric motor at constant highway speeds creates excellent fuel economy .

E-V Concepts propulsion systems have worked well for 25 years and is now being used in some configurations by some of the Japanese auto makers in the last few years. It is our personal preference to use a larger battery pack and not have to use the internal combustion engine at all. The studies continue to show that 90% of our daily automotive travels are under 20 miles a day.

The chief knock on electric vehicles has always been that they don't have enough range for the mass market. With the advent of lithium-ion batteries used in cell phones and laptops, a battery pack with a 300-mile range is now a reality. Without mass-production, cost estimates for such a battery run from $20,000 to $80,000..

The Nickel Zinc batteries have roughly the charge density of nickel metal hydride batteries, but cost just slightly more than lead acid batteries. Testing has demonstrated range of approximately 100 - 120 miles per charge.

We have extended range Lithium Ion battery packs with 30% more capacity. In many fleet applications the additional initial cost associated with this increase in capacity is more than paid for by the additional range. The projected range of these electric vehicles is 170 miles per charge.

Because our Lithium Ion batteries can be fast charged to 90 per cent of capacity in a half an hour equates to a 100+ mile range after each recharge .

California, New York, Massachusetts and other states have had Zero-Emission Vehicle Programs since the early 1990's. Because battery electric vehicles in those states, taking into account power plants, are far cleaner than gasoline cars in reducing urban air pollution and smog.

--- The Air Resources Board studies show that battery electric vehicles emit at least 67% lower "greenhouse gases" than gasoline cars.

Electric Vehicle Concepts owners are eligible for one-time rebate of up to $5,000 from their local air quality management districts and enjoy free parking in some of the most heavily trafficked areas of the states, drive in carpool lanes with a lone occupant, and are exempt from some excise and luxury taxes. In addition, owners may also qualify for a one-time federal tax credit of 10% of the purchase price up to $4,000.

--Your electric vehicle battery pack has the ability to supply power to your home for weeks during any power black outs.

--You have the choice to take advantage of tax credits and use solar or wind power generation to charge your storage batteries to your transportation and housing needs.

Electric Vehicle Design Concepts

E-V Concepts