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ABCs of AFVs: A Guide to Alternative Fuel Vehicles

The 5th Edition (in PDF format) from the California Energy Commission

Alien Scooters

"Out Of This World Transportation"

 

All Electronics Corp.

"Buying and Selling New and Surplus Electronics Parts and Supplies"

 

AlternateFuels.com

"Bringing you flexible fuel automobiles and the home based filling stations of tomorrow!"

 

Alternative fuel activity book...

...that is downloadable (and also browsable on-line). The activities are appropriate for grades 3-6, the fact sheets are appropriate for grades 7-12."

Alternative Fuels Data Center at DOE

"The AFDC collects operating information from vehicles (in programs sponsored by the Alternative Motor Fuels Act) running on alternative fuels, analyzes those data, and makes them available to the public."

 

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Group

"The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Group provides specialized news, data and information for professionals involved in the research and development and commercialization of the most promising alternative fuel vehicles."

 

Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Extensive set of links at the California Energy Commission

 

Alternative Fuel Systems, Inc.

"AFS is a total service organization that designs, manufactures, markets and installs complete natural gas conversion systems for diesel and gasoline engines."

 

The Amazing Metal Sponge: Simulations of Palladium-Hydride

"A new approach to modeling the chemical potential of metal hydrides is for the first time making it possible to compare simulations to observed data."

 

American Hydrogen Association

"The American Hydrogen Association (AHA) is a non-profit association of individuals and institutions, technical and non-technical, who are dedicated to the promotion of inexpensive, clean and safe hydrogen energy systems."

Annual Reviews

"The mission of Annual Reviews Inc. is to provide systematic, periodic examinations of scholarly advances in a number of fields of science through critical authoritative reviews."

 

Applied Electrochemistry at the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology

"The research in Applied Electrochemistry is directed towards power sources, electrolytic processes, experimental- and environmental- techniques."

 

Arcata Electricar

"Electric Vehicle Sales and Service, 550 South G Street - #14, Arcata, CA 95521"

 

Archer T.R.I.C.E.

"John Archer has completed the first ARCHER-TRICE innovative rotary turbine engine whose simplicity of design offers potential benefits over existing engines in manufacture, flexibility in fuel use, high efficiency, and low pollution."

 

Argonne National Laboratory - Transportation Technology R&D Center

"As part of our mission as a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) research facility, Argonne National Laboratory is developing technologies that will help make advanced vehicles a reality. Our Transportation Technology R&D Center brings together scientists and engineers from many disciplines to find cost-effective solutions to the problems of transporting people and goods from one place to another -- issues like vehicle emissions and energy supply."

 

ARPA Electric and Hybrid Vehicle National Data Center

"The National Data Center (NDC) provides information to coalition members of the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) initiative for the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology Program, which includes collecting, archiving, processing, analyzing, and distributing electrical vehicle (EV) data obtained by all ARPA coalitions nationwide."

 

ASM International: The Materials Information Society

Links to materials science and engineering sites

 

Association to Promote Electric Vehicles

"The principal mandate of the Conference International on Electrical Vehicles...was the creation of a non-profit organization to educate and promote electric vehicle technology and applications. This new organization, which will be managed by the "Fundación Costa Rica para el Desarrollo Sostenible", would coordinate global efforts to increase international awareness and market potential of electric transportation systems as an eco-efficient alternative to internal combustion vehicles."

 

Azure Dynamics Inc.

"Azure Dynamics Inc. was founded in 1998 by BC Research Inc. to further develop and commercialize proprietary, adaptive hybrid electric vehicle control systems. The Advanced Vehicle Systems and Structures Group at BC Research had developed a general control algorithm applicable to most hybrid vehicles configurations."

 

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Badsey Electric Scooters

"Badsey.com is home to the world famous Badsey Electric Scooters."

 

Ballard Fuel Cell Book (link to Amazon.com)

“New book tells the dramatic story of the Ballard PEM fuel cell. Based on extensive interviews with founder Geoffrey Ballard, his early partners, the hands-on technologists who built and perfected the cell, and the executives who marketed it to the giants of the auto industry, Daimler and Ford.”

 

Ballard Power Systems Inc.

"Ballard Power Systems is the world leader in developing and commercializing proton exchange membrane fuel cell power systems."

 

Batteries Expert

"We supply every type of battery"

 

Batteries and Fuel Cells for Electric Vehicles

Document abstracts at Argonne National Laboratory

 

BCRI's Centre for Alternative Transportation Fuels

"The Centre's staff maintain a database of technical papers to support the technical and business community in this rapidly moving technological area."

 

BC Research Inc. : Alternative Transportation and Fuels Database

"BC Research's Alternative Transportation and Fuels Database is a collection of over 3400 publication covering alternative fuels (propane or LPG, natural gas, hydrogen, methanol, ethanol, biodiesel), hybrid electric vehicles, batteries and fuel cells."

 

Fachhochschule Bielefeld: Das Electro-Auto der Zukunft

"Information on the Ökomobil and LineCar, invented by Prof. Dr. Ing. habil. Klaus Hofer"

 

BikesNScooters.com

Electric bicycles and scooters

 

Mike Pelly's Biodiesel recipe

"This procedure is called transesterification, similar to saponification...."

 

Biodiesel Web Page

"Bio-diesel - Diesel fuel, made from vegetable oil, in a process called transesterification."

 

Bioenergy Information Network

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fuels Development. "The OFD funds research and analyses on liquid and gaseous fuels produced from dedicated energy crops such as grasses and fast-growing short-rotation trees. The projects focus on the domestic production, recovery, and conversion of these feedstocks to economically priced, environmentally beneficial fuels such as ethanol, methanol and biodiesel."

 

Bombardier's Neighborhood Electric Vehicles

"The first generation of electric vehicles to make short errands cleaner, quieter, and more fun..."

 

Boron: A Better Energy Carrier than Hydrogen?

"Boron is hydrogen done right: safe, easy to handle and store, deserving of and likely to win voluntary adoption before the end of oil."

 

Brusa Electronik

Swiss EV component manufacturer

 

Business Wire

Business Wire headline news

 

BYU Electric Blue Racing Home Page

"Electric Blue is the BYU School of Technology Formula Lightning racecar. Learn about EV racing at BYU by browsing this page."

 

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California Air Resources Board

"To promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through the effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering the effects on the economy of the state."

 

California Energy Commission

"The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency, charged with ensuring a reliable and affordable energy supply."

 

CALSOL

U.C. Berkeley Solar Vehicle Project

 

CALSTART Homepage

Advanced Transportation Information Interchange

 

Canadian Electric Vehicles Ltd.

Maintained by Randy Holmquist

 

Carolinas Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuels Newsletter

Online publication at UNC-Charlotte

 

CE-CERT (UC Riverside)

The College of Engineering Center for Environmental Research and Technology at U.C. Riverside

 

CFD Research Corporation

"Provides total solutions for multi-disciplinary engineering simulations and design"

 

City Bee by PIVCO

Scandinavian Electric Car

 

Clean Vehicles and Fuels for British Columbia

A policy paper by Hon. Moe Sihota, Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks

 

The Concept Engine

"Available on this site are a comprehensive listing of the latest concepts in engine design , from all over the world"

 

Cornell's Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team

"The CUHEV team consists of 50 undergraduate students and two faculty advisors. The students represent three class levels and represent the disciplines mechanical, electrical, chemical, computer science and operations research engineering. The vehicles are engineered and constructed by student hands and the group receives academic credit for the contributions to the cars."

 

Cruising Equipment Company

"World Leading manufacturer of DC Power Instrumentation, Control Systems, and Alternator Regulators for a wide variety of applications including: Oceangoing Yachts, Alternative Energy Sites, Electric Vehicles, and Recreational Vehicles, Forklifts, Golf Carts, and Industrial Applications"

 

Curtis Instruments

"Curtis Instruments is the world's largest manufacturer of instruments and motor speed controllers for battery-powered vehicles and equipment."

 

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Deep Cycle Battery FAQ

Maintained by Bill Darden

 

Deja News

Use Deja News to search Usenet for "electric vehicles"

 

Denver Electric Vehicle Council

"The Denver Electric Vehicle Council is incorporated as a non-profit educational organization. The goals of the DEVC are to offer: a forum for information exchange about electric vehicle concepts, designs and developments, instructive information and opinion to interested individuals and the public, and assistance in promotion of the development and use of electric vehicles in the Denver area."

 

DieselRabbit.com

"Bangor Maine's first vegetable oil powered automobile!"

 

The Directory of Scholarly and Professional E-Conferences

Compiled by Diane Kovacs & The Directory Team

 

DOE's Alternative Fuels Data Center

"The AFDC collects operating information from vehicles (in programs sponsored by the Alternative Motor Fuels Act ) running on alternative fuels, analyzes those data, and makes them available to the public."

 

Drive Electric

"At Drive Electric we are committed to developing an efficient, two passenger, electric car. A personal transportation vehicle that is an innovative combination of the best of today's technology; sleek, aerodynamic styling; and conventional, lead-acid, traction batteries."

 

Dutch Section of the Association of Electric Road Vehicles of Europe

"ASNE, is the Dutch division of "Association Européenne des Véhicules Electriques Routiers" (AVERE), founded under the auspices of the European Community on 26th February 1980."

 

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EBIKE Network

".... promoting the development and use of light electric transportation (L.E.T.) ...."

 

ECO Fuel Systems, Inc. of Langley, Canada

"ECO Fuel Systems is committed to meeting the challenges of the Automotive Alternative Fuel Industry by continuing to improve product quality and technology to ensure reliability and maintainability of conversion systems with highest priority on customer support."

 

Ecolonomics, Institute of

"because ecology means businessTM "

 

Eco-Motion Electric Cars

Conversions, classifieds, and online EV resources

 

Econogics, Inc.

EVCO Electrathon-99 official videographer

 

Ecosustainable Hub - Ecology Environment Sustainability

"A comprehensive one-stop connection to resources and tools on ecology, environment and sustainability. Facilitating cooperation, networking and ethical developments."

 

eCycle

An electric motorcycle manufacturer

 

Electrathon America

"Electrathon vehicles are single person, lightweight, aerodynamic, high efficiency, electric vehicles with three or four wheels of 16" diameter of larger. They must meet specific design and safety rules. They are powered by deep cycle lead acid battery packs not exceeding 64 pounds."

 

Electric Auto Association

"The EAA is a non-profit educational organization that promotes the advancement and widespread adoption of electricity-powered automobiles."

 

Electric Auto Association - Silicon Valley Chapter

"Silicon Valley EAA is the original chapter of the Electric Auto Association, a national non-profit organization (501c3), formed in 1967 to promote the use of electric vehicles as a viable transportation alternative that is efficient, economical, ecological and available today."

 

Electric Auto Corporation

"In the advanced stage of developing state-of-the-art alkaline fuel cells and batteries; working prototypes will be ready by mid-2000."

 

Electric Bicycles

Power-assisted electric bicycles

 

ZAP! Electric Vehicles

"A leading manufacturer of electric motor powered bicycles, and power assist kits."

 

Electric Falcon at Bowling Green State University

"The Electric Falcon is a high powered electric race car that was designed and built by students at Bowling Green State University. The FALCON uses 26 Optima lead acid batteries operating at 312 volts to power a custom designed, oil cooled, invertor duty three-phase AC induction motor produced by Lincoln Electric and the University's College of Technology."

 

Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

At the University of Warwick

 

Electric Illini

HEV Team at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 

The Electric Kart Company

Manufacturer of electric go-carts

 

Electric Motorbike (EMB), Inc.

"A leading provider of electric-powered motorcycles, scooters, and related subsystems."

 

Electricore - The Mid America Electric Vehicle Consortium

"Through 'cooperative competition' Electricore is one of seven consortia in the United States working together to design, develop, build and test electric vehicles."

 

Electric Power Research Institute

"The mission of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is to discover, develop, and deliver high value technological advances through networking and partnership with the electricity industry."

 

Electric Scooters

"Your place for fun."

 

Electric Scooters Fun

"Electric Scooters Fun carries a electric scooters, motorized scooters, and electric motorized scooter parts and acessories. All of the motorized scooters enable the user to travel at speeds without using foot power. The electric scooters that we carry run on batteries that can be simply recharged by being plugged into the wall. These scooters provide a fun and enjoyable ride for kids, grownups, and others."

 

Electric Transportation Solutions

"ETS offers all forms of electric scooters, electric bikes."

 

Electric Vehicle Association of the Americas

"EVAA is an international non-profit membership organization working to advance the commercialization of electric vehicles in the United States, Canada, and Latin America through comprehensive public information and market development programs. EVAA's members are major industry stakeholders, including electric utilities, vehicle and component manufacturers, research institutions, and the U.S. Department of Energy."

 

Electric Vehicles of America, Inc.

"Electric Vehicles of America, Inc. (EVA) is the leading supplier of Electric Vehicle components in the U.S."

 

Electric Vehicle Project of Bay Area Action

An MG Midget conversion, EVs in the news, and many links to other EV sites

 

Electric Vehicle Resources - Phoenix Chapter EAA and EcoElectric Corp.

Alphabetical and categorized links, and discussion group info

 

Electric Vehicles Available in Switzerland

Specifications and list/subsidized prices

 

Electric Vehicle Center of Technology

EV technology education

 

Electric Vehicle Systems

"Our focus is to convert gasoline and diesel fueled vehicles to run on clean, efficient electric power."

 

Electric Vehicle/Solar Array Program at the University of South Florida

"The Electric Vehicle/Solar Energy Program at the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida was designed to be the first comprehensive electric vehicle solar powered charging station and test facility in the United States."

 

Electric Vehicles in Korea

Photos and some specifications

 

Electric Vehicles Northwest

"Electric Vehicles NW, Inc., sells full-sized EVs, components, and NEVs. Info on NEV NEWS, a bi-monthly newsletter dealing with NEVs can be found here, as well as used EV classifieds. EVsNW, Inc. is located in Seattle, WA."

 

ELECTRILITE Electric Commuter Vehicle

"ElectriLite Highlights: * Low-cost ( $3,000 ) * Lightweight ( 300 pounds ) * Fully Enclosed ( Polycarbonate front and rear windscreens ) * Easy to park ( 9 feet long, 2.75 meters ) * Easy to license ( qualifies as a motorcycle with 3 wheels ) * Hybrid ( pedal generator, and solar cells ) * Fast ( 4O mph max )* Non-Highway use * Safe ( crushable plastic nose, seat belts, roll cage ) * Crash resistant ( 25 mph frontal test ) * Long range ( 50 miles at 35 mph with batteries, 100+ miles with moderate pedaling and solar cells ) * Big payload ( two passengers plus groceries ) * Stable two-wheels-in-front design with wide tire track * Batteries ( gelled electrolyte, sealed lead-acid batteries )"

 

electrischvoertuig.StartTips.com

A very extensive international list of EV links.

 

Electro Automotive

"Kits ~ Components ~ Books ~ Videos ~ Training ~ Consulting ~ Design ~ Electric Car Conversions Since 1979"

 

ElectroBIKE

"Welcome to the Future of Personal Transport"

 

Electrochemical Science and Technology Information Resource

Hosted by the Chemical Technology Division of Argonne National Laboratory

 

ElectroChem Inc.

"ElectroChem is a research and development company engaged in manufacturing and commercializing of the fuel cells. The company is a major supplier of-state-of-the-art fuel cell catalysts, proton exchange membranes, solid polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, direct methanol fuel cells, phosphoric acid fuel cells, fuel cell stacks and power sources, gas humidifiers, and fuel cell test equipment."

 

Electronic Commerce in Virginia

A directory of links at the Hampton Roads Central Library

 

Electronic Engineering Times

"EE Times is the electronics industry's leading weekly newspaper for engineers and technical managers. Every Monday it publishes news, features and analysis covering the week's most compelling technology, business and industry stories. EE Times-interactive is drawn from the pages of Electronic Engineering Times, with additional material developed exclusively for the on-line community."

 

Elite Industry

"Our company is a major importer and wholesale supplier of all types of electric scooters, electric bikes, as well as 3 wheels and 4 wheels mobility scooters."

 

Energy and Statistical Information on the Web (DOE)

|Other DOE Sites|DOE National Laboratories| Federal Government Energy|Local, State Governments, Universities & Academic| International Energy Statistics| Trade Associations|Other Energy Links| Other Federal Information and Statistics Sources| Energy Companies |Coal and Other|Electricity| Foreign Integrated and State Oil| Natural Gas Tranmission, Distribution and Marketing|News Services| Oil and Gas Exploration and Production|Petroleum Refining, Marketing| U.S. Integrated Petroleum|

 

Energy Conversion Devices

Includes info on the rechargeable nickel metal hydride Ovonic batteries

 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network

EREN's focus is the "development and deployment of sustainable energy technologies"

 

Energy Planet: Renewable Energy Directory

"A visual and interactive web directory of information resources about renewable energy technology."

 

Energy Quest - Alternative Fuel Vehicles

A student's hypertext guide to alternative fuel vehicles

 

Energy Related Email Lists

From the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST)

 

Energy Resource Corporation

"Energy Research Corporation (ERC), headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, is a leading developer of electrochemical power technologies. ERC is commercializing its fuel cells and batteries for various industrial and government customers. In recent years, the Company has been focusing on fuel cell power plants for use by electric utilities."

 

Enova Systems

"Enova provides the total solution by fully integrating leading edge technology in the development and production of efficient and cost effective drive-train systems and components for electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as fuel cell systems and energy management and storage systems."

 

EREN Discussion Groups List

A directory of energy-related listservs and Usenet discussion groups

 

EROS Bicycle Electrification System

Manufactured by Omni Instruments

 

EurekAlert!

"A comprehensive news server for up-to-date research in science, medicine, and engineering. Whether you're interested in cancer treatments, gene mapping, global warming, or space probes, you will find the latest advances. News is posted daily on EurekAlert! by the world's major research providers - universities, corporations, non-profit organizations, and peer-reviewed scientific journals."

 

EV Contact List

Addresses and phone numbers from the California Energy Commission

 

EV Conversion of a 1996 Saturn SL1

"The following online diary chronicles the creation of Alberta's only on-road electric vehicle registered in the province today."

 

EV Images on the Net

Maintained by Jeff Kester

 

EV Information Network

"Welcome to the exciting world of Electric Vehicles (EVs). EVs have appeared throughout automotive history but have never experienced the wave of attention that they do today. Pollution, higher gas prices, an impending oil shortage, and major technology improvements have caused a flurry of activity to bring this promising technology to market. The links on the EV Information Network will guide you to the latest information on how you can join the EV bandwagon."

 

EV Select

"EV Select is the UK's foremost direct supplier of electric bikes and scooters. Quiet, discrete and completely emmission free, our products are perfect for commuting, shopping, exercise or just having fun. Most can be ridden by anyone over the age of 14 without requiring a license, road tax or insurance (UK)."

 

EV World

Excellent EV E-zine; includes test drives, interviews, reports, opinion polls, news headlines, and archives

 

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Fattywagons.com

"Welcome to Fattywagons. We manufacturer high quality products that are used for operating Diesel engines using WVO as fuel."

 

Feel Good Cars Inc.

"Toronto, Canada based Feel Good Cars' Dauphine Electric is a restored Renault Dauphine, a car first produced with an electric drive train in the 1960s. Feel Good Cars' recycled version is fully electric."

 

Fiat Seicento Elettra

"The Fiat Seicento Elettra is the smallest four-seater "zero emissions" vehicle on the market today."

 

First News

"FIRST NEWS is an e-mail news service delivering the very latest information from the natural gas vehicle and alternative fuels markets directly to subscribers via the Internet. Designed for executives who want news and analysis delivered quickly and conveniently to their desktop computer, the FIRST NEWS e-mail news service provides subscribers with 12 monthly editions, plus up-to-the-minute bulletins as news of particular importance unfolds."

 

Ford Motor Company's Alternatives to Gas-powered Cars

Methanol, ethanol, electric, natural gas, and propane alternatives to gasoline-powered vehicles

 

Frazier-Nash Electric Vehicles

"CITY CAR -- Zero emission electric automobile for commuters and town driving. 4 wheel direct drive by 4 independent motors controlled by on board digital computer, which maximises efficiency providing better performance, extended range and lower running costs. Solar panels incorporated into vehicle body provides further fuel cost reduction. Other products include: Solar Baby - Mini Taxi & The Electric Kart"

 

Fryer Fuel

"This page is dedicated to the forward thinking folks making Biodiesel fuel."

 

Fuel Cell Today

"The new internet portal for fuel cells with fuel cell news, commentary, industry directories and much more."

 

Fuel Cells 2000

"Fuel Cells 2000 is an activity of the Breakthrough Technologies Institute. Fuel Cells 2000 provides information to policy makers and the public; supports the early utilization of fuel cells by such means as pilot projects and government purchases; conducts activities designed to foster education, training and as supportive; legal and regulatory environment for fuel cells and related technologies."

 

Future Energies

"Part of the Fuel Cell Network (UK)"

 

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Genesis ZEV

Popular Mechanics article

 

GFI Control Systems, Inc.

"Since 1993, GFI has researched, developed, manufactured and marketed sophisticated fuel management systems and components for hydrogen, natural gas and propane-powered automotive and industrial electronic engines."

 

Global Electric Auto Association

Membership information and a calendar of events

 

Global Light & Power

"International Supplier of Electric Vehicle and Solar Electric Systems, Components, and Educational Programs"

 

General Motors' EV1

Brief description at the Saturn site

 

Bill Gerosa's electric-powered, solar-charged bicycle

Includes specs and photos

 

Gizmo

"The Gizmo: pure eco-fun"

 

Global Electric Motorcars, LLC

"Global Electric MotorCars, LLC (GEM) was formed to provide exciting new types of electrically driven transportation for speed-limited environments. Our vehicles are unique by their distinctive ovoid shape and appreciated for their outstanding performance characteristics. GEM vehicles are prominent in the neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) classification of vehicles due to their wide range of applications, exceptional versatility, and environmentally friendly nature."

 

Green Car Journal

"Green Car JournalTM is the world's leading industry newsletter in the environmental automobile field."

 

GreenCar Update

Hybrid vehicles displayed at the Frankfurt and Tokyo Motor Shows in the Fall of '95

 

Green Motorsport

"A motorsport company solely devoted to environmental racing, with emphasis on research into alternative future energies and the supply of race equipment / electric /fuel celled vehicles and appropriate technologies."

 

The GreenWheels Electric Car Company

Electric conversions. Site includes images and the Electric Vehicle Resource List

 

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Hawaii Electric Vehicle Demonstration Project

"The Hawaii Electric Vehicle Demonstration Project (HEVDP), is a consortium established initially through a Federal Grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) to facilitate the development of electric vehicle technologies in the State for both commercial and military applications."

 

Hawker Energy Products Inc.

"Hawker Energy Products Inc. (HEPI), located in Warrensburg, Mo., U.S.A., is part of the Hawker Batteries Group, one of the world's largest industrial battery consortiums."

 

Her Electric Vehicle

"Welcome to the only hybrid electric vehicle site designed especially for women!"

 

HEV at UW-Madison

"The University of Wisconsin has been a top three finisher in all of the national competitions entered since 1994. Team Paradigm is a consistent performer in HEV education, implementation and competition."

 

High Speed and Automated Transportation Technologies

At the University of Alabama - Huntsville. "The goal is to provide a world wide TECHNICAL information exchange related to the technologies associated with high speed and automated transportation. We plan to encompass past and current high speed rail technologies (including current and previous Mag-Lev efforts), automated vehicle/highways, and other technology related applications."

 

Home Power Magazine

"The Hands-On Journal of Home-Made Power"

 

Honda CX NGV

Specs, features, photos

 

Honda EV Plus

"New Technology Features: Advanced nickel-metal hydride batteries; estimated range using 80% of battery charge: EPA City: 100 miles; highway: 84 miles; high-efficiency, permanent-magnet motor; single-speed, direct-drive transmission; regenerative braking (recharges battery during braking and coasting); compact on-board charger - 110- or 220-volt; heat-pump-type heating and air conditioning; multi-function remote: battery status inquiry; pre-heat/pre-cool; electric rack-and-pinion steering; energy-efficient, high-intensity headlights, and more"

 

H Power Corp.

"H Power Corp. is a leading fuel cell development company. We believe that we were the first to complete a commercial sale of proton-exchange membrane, or PEM, fuel cell systems."

 

Hybrid III

At the ETH in Zürich, Switzerland

 

HybridBoard

Discussion boards for Hybrid car enthusiasts

 

Hybrid Electric Vehicle at Michigan Tech University

"This site is to document the progress of the coversion of a Dodge Intrepid into a Hybrid Electric Vehicle for the June 1996 FutureCar Challenge (FCC)."

 

Hybrid Electric Vehicle at the US Naval Academy

"...AMPhibian III is designed to be an economically feasible HEV, for use in near term applications...The design of the vehicle, including the modifications required to allow multi-fuel operation is described."

 

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Project at the University of Alberta

"The Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Project was one of the largest and most successful student endeavors undertaken at the University of Alberta. More than 200 students from the Faculties of Engineering, Arts, and Business participated during three and a half years of Project activity."

 

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Project at UC Irvine

"Students participating in the HEV Challenge apply their engineering knowledge and practical skills to develop cutting-edge automotive technology, and in the process they gain a heightened appreciation for real-world engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork."

 

Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Research and Development at INEL

Energy storage and conversion, modeling and simulation, dynamic vehicle testing, field operations program, and references to recent publications

 

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Society

At the University of Florida

 

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team at Cornell

"The CUHEV team consists of 50 undergraduate students and two faculty advisors. The students represent three class levels and represent the disciplines mechanical, electrical, chemical, computer science and operations research engineering. The vehicles are engineered and constructed by student hands and the group receives academic credit for the contributions to the cars."

 

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team at Virginia Tech

The FutureCar Challenge Student Project is an undertaking of the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team (HEVT) of Virginia Tech

 

Hybrid Vehicle Propulsion Program at NREL

Department of Energy Hybrid Vehicle Propulsion Program On-line Resource Center sponsored by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory

 

Hydrogen Cars

"Hydrogen car resource site featuring the latest concept autos, hydrogen highway, fuel cell technology, H2 engines, production and infrastructure issues."

 

The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Investor: Materials

"The Materials page is a metapage with links to information about Hydrogen, H2 Storage Materials, Hydrogen Rich Fuels, Fuel Cell Components, and Metals."

 

The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Investor: Technologies

"The Technologies page is a metapage divided into the following sections: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen in General, Types of Fuel Cells, Fuel Cell Applications, Turbines, and Rocket Propulsion."

 

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Letter

Online copy of the lead article and headlines of a monthly newsletter

 

HyperCar, Inc.

"www.hypercar.com an advanced technology startup whose mission is to define a new way to design and build automobiles that are environmentally sustainable."

 

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INEL Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Research and Development

Energy storage and conversion, modeling and simulation, dynamic vehicle testing, field operations program, and references to recent publications

 

Innovative Transportation Technologies

At the University of Washington. "Major attention is given to technologies that are suitable for meeting mobility needs within major metropolitan areas (i.e.intraurban travel)."

 

International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles

Conferences, discussion forums, reports, standards, products

 

International Institute for Sustainable Development

"IISD tracks information about sustainable development research, planning, and action around the world."

 

An Introduction to Electric Vehicles

"A Physics 105 project by Adrienne Haskell, David Dwiggins, Cyna Bosworth, and Chris Diliberto" at Syracuse University

 

ISE Research Corporation

"ISE Research Corporation, a San Diego based engineering and production company specializing in the development and integration of advanced electric and hybrid-electric drive trains. We design and manufacter electric buses, trucks, tow tractors and their components."

 

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The Journal of the Electrochemical Society

The Society's interactive ECS search engine can be used to perform key word searches on any of the Journal's manuscript titles, texts, or authors

 

Journal of Materials Science

Published by Chapman & Hall. Non-subscribers may search tables of contents and article abstracts

 

Journal of Power Sources

Special issues from Elsevier Science

 

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Scott Kennedy's pictures of...

an old Nissan EV station wagon, a Toyota RAV4 EV, a Honda EV, a B.A.T. Geo Prism, 2 A.C. Propulsion Honda Civic Hatchbacks, 2 Chrysler EPIC minivans, a Ford Ranger Conversion, a US Electricar Pickup Conversion, a San Diego Electric Auto Hybrid VW Rabbit Convertible, an unknown NY EV, a Solectria Geo Prism, EV Warriors, Z.A.P. bicycles, and some Zebra's (Tropica) in the background.

 

Tom Koppel, author of Powering the Future: The Ballard Fuel Cell and the Race to Change the World

"Welcome to our website, your point of purchase for A Fuel Cell Primer: The Promise and the Pitfalls and information and reviews for Powering the Future: The Ballard Fuel Cell and the Race to Change the World ."

 

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LN2000: The University of Washington Liquid Nitrogen Propelled Automobile

"The University of Washington is developing a new zero-emission automobile propulsion concept that uses liquid nitrogen as the fuel. The principle of operation is like that of a steam engine, except there is no fire or steam. Instead, liquid nitrogen at -320 F (77 K) is pressurized and then vaporized in a heat exchanger by the ambient temperature of the surrounding air."

 

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power EV Page

"Electric Vehicles will put Los Angeles on the road to cleaner air."

 

Light Electric-powered Vehicle Project

Swiss site sponsored by BSI-Banca della Svizzera Italiana

 

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MARCAV

"The Mid Atlantic Regional Consortium for Advanced Vehicles is one of seven consortia sponsored by the Department of Defense through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The MARCAV consortium, directed by Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was established to organize industrial efforts for application of enhanced electric drives to military, industrial, and commercial vehicles. MARCAV focuses its Hybrid/Electric Vehicle (H/EV) technology on both defense and commercial applications."

 

Materials Research Society

"The Materials Research Society is a non-profit organization which brings together scientists, engineers and research managers from industry, government, academia and research laboratories to share findings in the research and development of new materials of technological importance."

 

Centre for Materials Research

At the University of Oslo

 

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

At MIT (Cambridge)

 

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

At KTH (Stockholm)

 

Department of Materials Science and Mechanics

At MSU (East Lansing)

 

Matt's Solar Car Pages

University teams, Sunrayce, the World Solar Challenge

 

MendoMotive

Conversions using "high-performance, affordable, off-the-shelf parts"

 

Metric Mind Engineering

"Reliable and affordable AC drive systems for electric cars designed and built by Siemens"

 

The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society

"...activities of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society are varied, ranging from the publication of technical articles and the sponsorship of international conferences to the administration of university accreditation programs and the facilitation of career development..."

 

University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project

"The University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project strives to let students participate in a challenging educational, and environmental project while developing positive experiences in their profession that foster creating new opportunities in leadership and teamwork, maximizing student learning, educating the public, and having fun."

 

Morgantown Energy Technology Center

"The DOE Office of Fossil Energy's Morgantown Energy Technology Center is developing fuel cells for stationary power generating applications in partnership with the private sector. DOE/METC is the largest single funder of fuel cell research and development in the United States."

 

Moteur Developpement International

"...A "ZERO POLLUTION" engine, using air as the only source of energy, is capable of driving a compressed air vehicle at a speed of 110 km/h and providing an autonomy of some 200 km in a urban/suburban environment, at a cost of about EUR 0.76 (FFR 5.00) per 100 km (based on the current cost level in France). "

 

N

 

National Hydrogen Association

"The mission of the National Hydrogen Association is to foster the development of hydrogen technologies and their utilization in industrial and commercial applications and promote the transition role of hydrogen in the energy field."

 

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

"NREL is the nation's leading laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research. We develop renewable energy technologies to heat and cool buildings; increase efficiency in industry; light homes and offices; power cars and trucks; produce plastics, clothing, and chemicals; clean our water; and destroy toxic wastes."

 

National Station Car Association's Info Pages

The station car concept, San Francisco Bay Area, South Florida, and Atlanta Station Car Demonstrations. "The National Station Car Association is a technical non-profit corporation with the purpose of guiding the development, testing, and commercialization of the electric station car concept."

 

Natural Gas Fuels Magazine

"The first and only magazine dedicated to covering the natural gas vehicle market, Natural Gas Fuels is a full-color publication written for anyone interested in Natural Gas Vehicles, including fleet operators, automobile and fueling equipment manufacturers, government and trade association officials, environmental advocates and general consumers. Published six times a year, the magazine is available free of charge to subscribers."

 

Nature

International weekly journal of science

 

Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Company

"A Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) is a small, enclosed, one or two passenger vehicle powered by rechargeable batteries and an electric motor. These vehicles are designed to be used within a city environment to run errands, commute to work or school, and to make small, local deliveries."

 

NetGain Technologies, LLC

"NetGain Technologies, LLC is primarily a distributor of electric motors, controllers, and products related to electric vehicles. NetGain is also in the business of motorsports marketing/promotion and electric vehicle racing and electric vehicle design."

 

Netherlands Energy Research Foundation - EII database

"The Energy Information on Internet (EII) database comprises 259 energy-related information sources that can be accessed through Internet."

 

New York Times

Online version available via free subscription

 

NexGen Fueling

"NexGen Fueling is the world's leading LNG/LCNG fueling station provider"

 

NGV.ORG

"The most comprehensive site of Natural Gas Vehicle information on the world wide web. Here you'll find all the information you need regarding the most economical, high-performance alternative fuel vehicles currently available."

 

Nissan's FEV-II

Japanese language site includes QuickTime movie

 

Northeast Alternative Vehicle Consortium

The Northeast Alternative Vehicle Consortium is "a non-profit association of private and public sector companies and agencies, working together to promote the advance of alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) technologies in the Northeast U.S."

 

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

"NESEA is a non-profit membership organization. It was founded in 1974 to foster the use of renewable and sustainable energy, the responsible use of non-renewable forms of energy, and to convey the value of these practices for the preservation of the environment."

 

NREL's HEV Simulation

"ADVISOR is a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) simulation tool that may be used to make technology comparisons and HEV performance estimates. The user can alter the simulation results by selecting vehicle component types, sizes, and parameters."

 

NREL Publications

"NREL Publications is a bibliographic database containing references to documents written or edited by staff and subcontractors of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Subjects covered include all renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Included in the database are NREL technical reports, fact sheets, brochures, videos, journal articles, conference papers, books, and patents. The database covers documents published from 1992 to present."

 

O

 

Office of Technology Assessment Archive

"The (now defunct) Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) was established by Congress in 1972 to provide congressional committees with analyses of emerging, difficult, and often highly technical issues. Services included major assessment reports, background papers, briefings, and testimony. OTA explored complex issues involving science and technology, helped Congress identify policy options, and provided foresight about new developments that could have important implications for future federal policy. OTA did not advocate particular policies or actions, but pointed out their pros and cons, sorted out the facts,and provided options."

 

 

OMNI Instruments Home Page

EROS Bicycle Electrification Kit, ELECTRILITE Electric Commuter Vehicle, ElectraScoot Electric Scooter Vehicle, Electric Vehicle Drive Motors in Development, Electric Vehicle Engineering Components

 

OPTIMA Racing

Cool racing pictures (French)

 

P

 

Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center

One of the online publications is titled "Alternative Fuels for Fleet Vehicles."

 

Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles

"The Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) is an historic public/private partnership between the U.S. federal government (7 agencies and 20 federal laboratories) and Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors that aims to strengthen America's competitiveness by developing technologies for a new generation of vehicles."

 

Personal Electric Vehicle Page

Power-assisted products of various stripes including bikes, scooters, and skate boards

 

Peugot 106 Electric

Online brochure

 

Peugeot Tomorrow

"...researchers, creators and strategists working for Peugeot expose their point of view and let you share their most promising research ideas."

 

Phoenix Chapter of the EAA

Membership information, meeting dates, and lots of EV Web links. In particular, see:

Electric Vehicle Photo Album
EV FAQs
Nuts and Volts EV Business Directory
Electric Vehicle WebDirectory

 

PNGV

"The Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) is an historic public/private partnership between the U.S. federal government (7 agencies and 20 federal laboratories) and Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors that aims to strengthen America's competitiveness by developing technologies for a new generation of vehicles."

 

Pleiades-Enterprises

"There's Something Electric Going On at Pleiades-Enterprises"

 

Pneumatic Options

"...free information on compressed air powered cars throughout history."

 

Powerball Technologies, LLC

"Powerballs are ping pong sized polyethylene coated sodium hydride pellets that react with water to produce hydrogen."

 

Power Designers

"A power electronics company involved in producing monitors, equalizers, and chargers for electric vehicles."

 

PowerScoots

"PowerScoots has become UK's number 1 electric scooter and electric bike etailer. We base our success on the generous deals we offer and are 5 star customer services. It is a pleasure to be able to offer you a great service."

 

Praxitèle Station Car Program

"Praxitele is a novel public transportation system based on self-service small electric cars located on specific areas." (France)

 

PropaneVehicle

"Unique to all other propane-targeted trade magazines, PropaneVehicle is a bimonthly publication specific to all aspects of the propane vehicle industry. Since the first issue in March 1996, PropaneVehicle has brought its readers breaking news, alternative fuel legislation information, market and business trends, technology and product updates, case studies and industry surveys and opinion pieces and feature articles from industry leaders and propane vehicle fleet operators."

 

Propane Vehicle Conference & Exposition

"The only conference of its kind dedicated to the use of propane as a motor fuel, the Propane Vehicle Conference & Exposition brings together a diverse group of fleet managers, industry experts and energy-related professionals from around the world in a three-day, interactive, hands-on forum. The Conference & Exposition highlights key issues that affect every aspect of the propane vehicle industry, including; propane fueling infrastructure, current and new technologies, national, regional and local legislation, over-the-road and off-road applications and much more."

 

Propane Vehicle Council

"The Propane Vehicle Council leads the industry in advancing the clean and superior performance of propane as a fuel for vehicles and stationary engine applications."

 

PSA Peugeot Citroën

Includes research and technology links; available in English and French.

 

VIIIth International Conference on Solid State Protonic Conductors

Topics: theory and modelling, experimental techniques, inorganic low temperature proton conductors, high temperature proton conductors, polymers, organic and biological systems, minerals and geological systems, new materials and preparation routes, applications.

 

Purdue School of Engineering and Technology

Engineering and Technology Departments at IUPUI

 

Q

 

Quasiturbine Continuous Combustion Rotary Engine

"This concept is the result of a research for an hybrid piston-turbine engine with a fixed center of gravity during rotation."

 

R

 

RailPower Technologies Corp.

"RailPower Technologies is a leader in specialized energy technology systems for transportation and power generation."

 

Real Goods

"The World's Most Complete Source for Knowledge, Products, and Tools for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living"

 

Renaissance Cars Inc.

Tropica product lineup, articles and press releases, and photo gallery

 

Renewable Energy Businesses in the World

Browse directories by location, business type, or name.

 

Robert Q. Riley Enterprises

Topics include: Plans for Cars, Vans, Personal Watercraft, Hovercraft, and Others; Three-Wheelers in Automotive Application; Transportation's Impact on Energy and the Environment; Robert Q. Riley's book: "Alternative Cars in the 21st Century: A New Personal Transportation Paradigm"

 

RP Publishing

Founded in 1992, RP Publishing is a Denver, Colorado-based publisher of trade and general-interest magazines, directories and customized publications." Publisher of Propane Vehicle Magazine, Natural Gas Fuels Magazine, World Natural Gas Vehicles Magazine, Natural Gas Vehicles Resource Guide, Propane Vehicle Resource Guide, and First News.

 

Riscio', an Italian electric vehicle

PASQUALI MACCHINE AGRICOLE SRL produces a little electric three-wheeler named RISCIO' (pronunced "reeshaw") to transport "one or two people, very interesting for italian reality and for the mobility in the city centers all around the world. At present it is used also by "Poste Italiane" (Italian Mail Service)."

 

Rocky Mountain Institute - Hypercars

"Reinventing the Wheels" by Amory Lovins and Hunter Lovins, Hypercars answers to Frequently Asked Questions, A comparison between the Typical 1995 U.S. Family Car and the Synergy Ultralight Hybrid Vehicle, "Hypercars: The Coming Light-Vehicle Revolution"

 

RUF Dual-Mode Concept

"RUF (which means "go fast" in Danish) is a concept that represents an integration of personal auto convenience and rail transit efficiency. It utilizes small- and medium-sized electric intelligent vehicles that can be operated on the conventional roadway system as well as on an automated rail system."

 

S

 

Sacramento Electric Vehicle Association

"Our monthly meetings provide a place where our membership can hear from people directly involved with the EV industry, whether they are engineers, scientists, inventors, or business owners. We also provide community outreach services where we provide information to the community at large, about electric vehicles, so that they can get the real information about what electric vehicles are, how they work, and how they can drive electric today."

 

Salad/Plant oil as fuel: Links from Germany

Seoul Euromotors

"Electric scooter selected as a Prospective Export Product for 2002 World Cup by the Govenment."

 

Schatz Energy Research Center

"The mission of the Schatz Energy Research Center (SERC) is to promote the use of clean and renewable energy in our society. Toward this end, SERC is developing fuel cells for stationary and mobile power systems. The Center is located at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, approximately 275 miles north of San Francisco. SERC has two facilities: a fuel cell lab and a solar hydrogen lab."

 

Science Magazine On-Line

Science Magazine is published weekly by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

 

SIMPLEV 3.1 Electric Vehicle Simulation

" SIMPLEV is a comprehensive data-driven computer model which is run on any IBM compatible PC. Dynamometer and battery test data are routinely compared with the simulation model to validate the simulation and to better understand laboratory test results. This computer program is widely used by researchers in academia and industry and is regarded as a valuable engineering and analytical tool."

 

Society of Automotive Engineers

SAE's directory of electric vehicle publications

 

Solar Bike

"The Solar Bike is an electric bicycle that reaches speeds of 27 mph. The motor has plenty of power to propel the bike up steep hills at an efficient rate and the bike has a range of over 100 miles on sunny days due to the two solar panels on the bike which constantly recharge the batteries."

 

Solar Car Team

At Iowa State University

 

Solar Electric Vehicle Team at MIT

"The MIT Solar Electric Vehicle Team is a student organization devoted to designing, building, racing, and educating students about solar and electric cars."

 

Solar Energy Publications

A directory of solar energy publications, including books and downloadable pdfs.

 

Solar Vehicle Team at Queen's University

"The team structure has evolved to enable students working on technical, administrative, and business aspects of the project to complement and support each other."

 

Solectria Corporation

"Since 1991, more than 350 Solectria cars and pickup trucks have been delivered to customers in 38 states and eleven foreign countries. Our EVs have accumulated over two million miles of on-road experience -- more miles than any other domestic EV manufacturer!"

 

Solstice - CREST Internet Infor