Comments on: Exclusive: A Look At Project Green Leaf’s Electric Car That Might Be Produced In Century

By: advermiprip

advermiprip — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:29:43 +0000

By: Hugh E Webber

Hugh E Webber — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:12:25 +0000

If this electric vehicle (EV) passes federal crash testing, it should sell. About 30 other companies will be selling battery EVs by the time that it hits the market, however; if it’s priced below $20,000, it may sell well against more-powerful but higher-priced EVs equipped with nickel metal hydride or lithium batteries.

By: jerry dycus

jerry dycus — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:24:35 +0000

As an EV builder, daily driver for 12 yrs, this EV may sell some but not as many as they think.
At 55mph the aero is so bad range will probably be well under 25 miles.
It’s going to have to pass Fed DOT which for 4 wheels over 500 units costs about $10m just for lawyers/paperwork. I don’t think it can pass as it is.
A better, faster, longer range, safer one can be done in composites for less money to build while getting a good price and cost much less to start up.
I’m working on a 2 seat 3wh sport wagon with the 2 wheels in the front with 100+ mile range on lead batteries and a 80mph top speed sportscar. Such an EV will sell much more units with it’s enclosed body than an open jeep type could. Easily 50k/.yr for commuters, retirees, ect. At the cost equivilent of 400mpg vs the jeeps 100mpg at 55mph, short range because of it’s bad aero. As a MC, it easily passes FedDOT.
EV’s are the future but better designs will be needed than the jeep style.
Li-ion is still not ready for prime time but will be ready in a yr or 2. at a reasonable price. 100 mile range in my EV is about $7500 now vs in the jeep style, about $20-30k. But by the time your first lead pack dies in 4-7 yrs, li-ion will be about the same cost as lead.
Yahoo EV Clubs, EVDL Photo Album, EV racing, Plasmaboyracing, Killacycle for good info and links from those who actually drive EV’s every day.

Jerry Dycus
FreedomEV

By: Mike Van Pelt

Mike Van Pelt — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:50:16 +0000

I’m surprised that at that price, they aren’t going to be using a more powerful battery, like NiMH, lithium ion, or lithium iron phosphate. It would add a couple of thousand to the price, but greatly extend the range and reduce weight.

By: Dave Smith

Dave Smith — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:23:31 +0000

What’s the target market? This vehicle does not look like it could be registered for highway use. Yes, it’s electric, but efficient – hardly.

By: Darryl Hall

Darryl Hall — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:15:22 +0000

What is the grille for? Luckily they knew better than to make it 7 slots or Jeep (or now Hummer?) might have gone after this Jeep clone for copyright infringement. It sounds like it is in the range and capacity of current electric car technology, which unfortunately, limits its usefulness. No one in Century will drive to downtown Pensacola and back, not with the top speed or the range. It would have been more interesting if the manufacturer had chosen to do an exterior design that reflects its mode of power instead of mimicking a traditional gas powered vehicle.

Design criticism aside, hopefully it’ll make it to market, for these initial production models are more test vehicles for what the market will accept and how well they will do in reliability and operation.

By: david hinds

david hinds — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:26:16 +0000

Looks great, but what happens when it rains?

By: psu1earl

psu1earl — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:41:26 +0000

looks great! Put some larger wheels on it for better off road traction…maybe a great sell to the beach crowd or the police for beach patrol…Need to clean it up so it looks more finished for road use.

Sounds like a great opportunity for the Town of Century!