Save for first car or go through with electric car build?

Alex King

I cannot decide if I want to wait one more year and get a car, or convert another car to electric like I had planned to do. I am afraid that if my dad and I buy the car for conversion, he will not be as willing to put in as much money for my first real car (we have already decided that he will help pay). Which way should I go?

Answer
What do you want to achieve? How much budget do you have? What sort of driving do you do?

If most of your journeys are long distance, or high speed, then forget electric cars right now: they're not the right power source for the job. If most of your journeys are short and on slower roads, then an electric car is in its ideal environment.

If you are converting a car, you'll probably end up with a car with a range of 40-60 miles and a top speed of 55-60mph (depending, of course, on what budget you have). You will end up with something that is unique, but it will probably be fairly slow.

If most of your driving is in a built up area, then that probably isn't an issue for you. In which case, you can go the self-build route if you want an electric car. If you are using new components, then budget $3-4000 for the conversion, on top of the price of the car: more if you want the latest lithium batteries (between you and me, don't go there: they're troublesome. Stick with lead acid batteries which are a lot easier to implement for a home conversion).

If you want a more practical car, that will have great performance and a decent range, you'll have to go the purchase route. Mitsubishi will have their 'i' electric car out in the US very shortly. I've used one in Europe for a year and it is a very good car. Nissan have their LEAF electric car out now, and again that is a superb car: in Europe, it won 'European Car of the Year' award, as voted by the top automotive journalists across Europe.

I've been driving various different electric cars over the past five years, and before that ran a company selling electric bikes. I am the author of 'The 2011 Electric Car Guide'.

Are there any upgrades for a yamaha ttr. 110 dirt bike?

jacek

It's a 2011 model electric start

Answer
Not a whole lot of after market parts for those, you can get a pipe and some bolt on stuff but it's not a race bike so you are a little limited

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Are there any upgrades for a yamaha ttr. 110 dirt bike?

jacek

It's a 2011 model electric start

Answer
yes you could put exhaust on it, bore it out, anything really but your not gunna compete with a stock mx bike no matter what you do to it.

do you think the electric vehicle leasing scheme in hong kong will facilitate the use of electric vehicles?

HEYIT'SVAL

Answer
You obviously are responding to a bit of news. It would be best to cite an article or other reference when asking a question like this. What I could find was this article form 2010 that referred to a leasing scheme in Hong Kong as an attempt to combat air pollution in one of the most traffic congested cities in the world. http://blogs.wsj.com/hong-kong/2011/01/31/why-electric-cars-arent-selling/

While electric vehicles should help with pollution issues it might be best to consider the traffic issues as well and then determine that the best EV would be one that is either computer controlled, part of a public transit system, or both.

In addition while the EV will reduce pollution, the gains will not be as great as possible where industry and residences rely upon coal fired power plants, the predominant electric producing facility in China.

China has also already embraced another electric vehicle solution: ebikes. http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681004/electric-bikes-have-invaded-china-is-the-us-next#1 with now more than 120 million on the roads. Because it is smaller, lighter more of them can fit on to a roadway, they are cheaper to own and to operate. Ebikes as an electric vehicle are already a success in China.

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Should I get this Bike?

Q. I have been told not to get a new 2011 pit bike, just get a 2nd hand thumpstar or some thing. here is the bike.

125cc Pro-Dirt Bike - Latest 2011 Model

* 125cc Power - Wheelies in 2nd & 3rd !
* Manual Clutch - 1 Down 3 Up Gearbox
* Electric & Kick Start
* Sump Guard, K&N Style Air Filter, Wavy Discs etc...

All Pit / Dirt Bikes in stock & available now!
Description:


This dirt bike is like a normal pit bike but with advantage of larger front & rear wheels for added off-road traction!
With it's heavy duty suspension, triple clamp forks and powerful 125cc engine, this bike is a real animal!
Specification:

Engine: 125CC Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Stroke

Drive System: Manual clutch with chain tensioner & heavy duty chain

Gearbox: 4 speed, 1 down 3 up

Ignition: Electronic Key ignition

Starter: Electric and kick start

Brakes: Front and rear hydraulic wavy disc brakes

Wheels: Powder coated wheel rims

Tyres: 14 Inch front & 12 Inch rear off road tyres

Suspension: Heavy duty front & Rear suspension

Power: Wheelies in 2nd and 3rd gear!!

Features: K&N style air filter, Hi' Rise handlebars,
"Bear Trap " footpegs, Billet style fuel cap
Engine sump guard Etc...

Speed: Up to 55MPH

Exhaust: Chrome deep sound performance exhaust sounds awesome!

Seat Height / Max Rider Weight: 29 inches / 18 Stone

Fuel: Unleaded petrol

Dimensions:
Handlebar Height 41 inches (104 cm)
Handlebar Width 30 inches (76 cm)
Seat Height 30 inches (76 cm)
Overall Length 5 Feet (152 cm)

Accessories Incl: Tool Kit, Sticker kit (already applied) and Instructions

Colours: Red, Black or Green Plastics (as shown - like Kawasaki Green)

Answer
most pit bikes have 4 gears....

some of the descriptions on the power, exhaust, suspension, wheels are a bit weird.

like no manufacture would say the power is "Wheelies in 2nd and 3rd gear!!" unless there a joke.

but this does sound kinda legit but it does depend on the price$.

if it is under $1000 i would say that is okay. if its over that dont bother, go on ebay.


by the way pit bikes can get a bit boaring after a while. i suggest get a motocross bike.

BEST DIRT BIKE FOR A GIRL.. HELP!!!!?

starryblue

I WOULD LIKE TO START GETTING INTO DIRT BIKE RIDING.. MY BOYFRIEND HAS A STREET BIKE (2011 ZX-14) AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE RIDING ON THE BACK, BUT I FEEL A STREET BIKE IS A LITTLE TOO DANGEROUS FOR ME, AND MY DAD WOULD KILL ME IF I BROUGHT ONE HOME. SO WITH THAT BEING SAID, I WOULD LIKE TO TRY DIRT BIKE RIDING INSTEAD. I HAVE BEEN ON ONE BEFORE BUT I OBVIOUSLY STILL CONSIDER MYSELF A NEWBIE RIDER. I AM 20 YEARS OLD, ABOUT 5'4 AND WEIGH 111 POUNDS. JUST WONDERING WHAT THE BEST DIRT BIKE FOR ME WOULD BE CONSIDERING MY RIDING EXPERIENCE AND WEIGHT/HEIGHT.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR HELPING OUT! MEANS A LOT!

Answer
My personal thought would be to go with a Yamaha TTR125le. My younger brother had that bike when he was about your size. It is very manageable with weight, and it has an electric start so you don't have to waist your time kicking all day. If you are looking for a little bigger big then i would go for a Honda crf 150F basically the same as the yamaha but is a little big and has a bit more power. but before buying any dirt bike, I would go to your local motorcycle dealer and sit on and test the weight of any bike before you buy it.
Happy Riding

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what is a good electric assist bicycle?

Rambo

Im kinda plump and find it hard to ride a reg bike, makes my legs/back hurt...anysuggestions?

Answer
There are no "good" electric assist bicycles. Th cost is astronomical, the price of battery replacement is also sky high & the charge in the battery may run low or OUT at the wrong time at the wrong place. Then you are stuck pedaling a VERY heavy bicycle home under your own power.

Please don't give me that "I'm kinda plump" routine either. I started out several years ago at 315 lbs. I also have degenerative disc disease in the lower back and arthritic knees. By using the proper cycling posture & "spinning" the pedals at a "cadence" of around 70-90 rpm (if not more) at all times, you can do it too. If I can - anybody can.

Trek Electric Assist Bicycles - lowest priced one - $2,299.99 - http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/collections/electric_assist/models/

My 2011 Raleigh Touring Road Bike - cost - $1,200 - http://www.raleighusa.com/archive/2011-steel-road/sojourn-11/

Started off on a straight hybrid with the upright sitting/riding position. Switched to road bikes about a year ago. Love 'em!!! Today I rode 26 miles! Again...don't give me that "I'm kinda plump" routine. If I can get fit & shed pounds - anyone can. Links below from the late Sheldon Brown. Please read.

Should I get this Bike?

Q. I have been told not to get a new 2011 pit bike, just get a 2nd hand thumpstar or some thing. here is the bike.

125cc Pro-Dirt Bike - Latest 2011 Model

* 125cc Power - Wheelies in 2nd & 3rd !
* Manual Clutch - 1 Down 3 Up Gearbox
* Electric & Kick Start
* Sump Guard, K&N Style Air Filter, Wavy Discs etc...

All Pit / Dirt Bikes in stock & available now!
Description:


This dirt bike is like a normal pit bike but with advantage of larger front & rear wheels for added off-road traction!
With it's heavy duty suspension, triple clamp forks and powerful 125cc engine, this bike is a real animal!
Specification:

Engine: 125CC Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Stroke

Drive System: Manual clutch with chain tensioner & heavy duty chain

Gearbox: 4 speed, 1 down 3 up

Ignition: Electronic Key ignition

Starter: Electric and kick start

Brakes: Front and rear hydraulic wavy disc brakes

Wheels: Powder coated wheel rims

Tyres: 14 Inch front & 12 Inch rear off road tyres

Suspension: Heavy duty front & Rear suspension

Power: Wheelies in 2nd and 3rd gear!!

Features: K&N style air filter, Hi' Rise handlebars,
"Bear Trap " footpegs, Billet style fuel cap
Engine sump guard Etc...

Speed: Up to 55MPH

Exhaust: Chrome deep sound performance exhaust sounds awesome!

Seat Height / Max Rider Weight: 29 inches / 18 Stone

Fuel: Unleaded petrol

Dimensions:
Handlebar Height 41 inches (104 cm)
Handlebar Width 30 inches (76 cm)
Seat Height 30 inches (76 cm)
Overall Length 5 Feet (152 cm)

Accessories Incl: Tool Kit, Sticker kit (already applied) and Instructions

Colours: Red, Black or Green Plastics (as shown - like Kawasaki Green)

Answer
most pit bikes have 4 gears....

some of the descriptions on the power, exhaust, suspension, wheels are a bit weird.

like no manufacture would say the power is "Wheelies in 2nd and 3rd gear!!" unless there a joke.

but this does sound kinda legit but it does depend on the price$.

if it is under $1000 i would say that is okay. if its over that dont bother, go on ebay.


by the way pit bikes can get a bit boaring after a while. i suggest get a motocross bike.

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whitch dirt bike should i get?

Vicki

i live in michigan and i want to motor city motor-sports and they had a very nice 2011 yamaha 125 electric start for 3100 dollars but said i could get about 2800. there is a nice on on craigslist for 1500 but it looks a little less "great" condition.. what is better?

Answer
buy Craigslist and spend some money to make it great ,with the money left buy a nice dirt helmet repaint the bike ,buy a nice jacket ,shoe , which look good with Ur bike .

Are there any upgrades for a yamaha ttr. 110 dirt bike?

jacek

It's a 2011 model electric start

Answer
yes you could put exhaust on it, bore it out, anything really but your not gunna compete with a stock mx bike no matter what you do to it.

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2011 kx250f question?

edgehead

What does the fuel injection exactly do, and are there any cons to having it?

Answer
Fuel injection does just what it says. It injects fuel into the engine.

This used to be done with a mechanical carburetor, but newer motorcycles use fuel injection.

Pros:
1. Extremely fuel efficient.
2. Fuel & air mixtures are always correct through all rpm ranges.

Cons:
1. Electrical components.
2. Electrical sensors.
3. Electric fuel pump.
4. Processing computer.

Electrical components can short out, fry or not get enough voltage and not function properly. Sensors can become coated and cease to function. Dirt can clog injector jets, just like a manual carburetor.

I'm old fashion. I like a manual carburetor to run my race bikes. It's the K.I.S.S. Principal (Keep It Simple Stupid). The less electrical and/or mechanical items you have, the less problems can occur. On an injected bike you have to worry about O2 sensor, MAS sensor, fuel pump and the processing computer.

whitch dirt bike should i get?

Vicki

i live in michigan and i want to motor city motor-sports and they had a very nice 2011 yamaha 125 electric start for 3100 dollars but said i could get about 2800. there is a nice on on craigslist for 1500 but it looks a little less "great" condition.. what is better?

Answer
buy Craigslist and spend some money to make it great ,with the money left buy a nice dirt helmet repaint the bike ,buy a nice jacket ,shoe , which look good with Ur bike .

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does anyone know the current sales growth figures for ebikes in canada and the u.s.?

best electric bikes of 2011 image

Garry

i'm planning on opening a small chain of ebike shops and just starting to gather data.

Answer
Report: Sales of ebikes will reach 130 million yearly before 2025
London 8/23/2011 10:09 AM GMT (TransWorldNews)

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The LEV industry is growing fast, with greatest strength in China today, but also clearly emerging fast in the rest of the world. Up until the last couple of years, ebike sales were concentrated in China, Japan, and the EU. In the last few years, nearly every nation has bought ebikes from China, and in some cases, the volumes are now significant. Sales will reach 130 million yearly before 2025, make it one of the world's largest industries. The 206 page report encompassing over 70 brands gives forecasts of sales numbers, unit prices and total market value for 2011-2021. 13 market drivers are balanced against many negative factors that are discussed in the report, which has 69 figures and tables and detail on standards and legislation.

LEVs are one of the largest and fastest growing electric vehicle markets. A Light Electric Vehicle LEV is a land vehicle propelled by an electric motor that uses an energy storage device such as a battery or fuel cell, has two or three wheels, and typically weighs less than 100kg. Most LEVs are and will remain ebikes. These are Power on Demand bikes controlled with a throttle. A significant percentage of ebikes sold are scooters in that they have the driver's feet rest on a platform - they are not straddled by the driver.

Today, the LEV industry is dominated by large bicycle companies, due to their access to distribution. We explain why, in the future, these companies will face major competition from, and may be pushed aside by car, motorcycle, and car parts companies. Supply chains for motors, batteries, chassis parts, and nearly every LEV component exist in Asia, primarily in China, Taiwan, Japan, and newly emerging South Korea. We reveal where the highest profits will be obtained in future and the opportunities in components as these change with lithium-ion batteries of several generations and supercapacitors being increasingly employed, for example. The more demanding future technical requirements of users and standards are investigated.

Adjoining sectors are also discussed such as heavy electric motorcycles and the bigger sector of mobility vehicles for the disabled, where ten year forecasts are presented. New crossover vehicles between LEVs and these sectors are presented.


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Which yamaha dual sport bike is better?

Vertigo

I was looking the 2011 WR250X, the 2011 WR250R and the 2012 TW200. I prefer the TW2000 cause is cheaper and dont know it looks nice. But i will like to know the pros and cons of each one, nore concentrated in the TW200. Thanks

Answer
Rule out the wr250x as its street tires will not be good off road.

The wr250r is a dual sport, powerful for a 250 and tall, so you will want to sit on one and see if it fits. While it won't be too comfortable on a highway it is fast enough for one. It would be a good off road bike based on the power and tires.

The TW200 has been sold for years so its easy to find one used, though I think very early models had kick starting only, so check the one you are looking at has electric start. It will be about half the price of the 250, less if you are buying used. Its 200cc engine is not very powerful, so it will not be fast enough for highway driving (top speed is around 60mph). It will be ok on easy trails, but a bit underpowered on anything with steep hills. If it doesn't matter to you about the higher speed and power of the 250, or the 250 is too tall, then I think the TW200 would be a good in town and trail bike, and fine for country riding, and will get really good gas mileage.

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What sort of material can be shaped for the body of a bike?

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Keir Sta

After realizing that building an ultra light weight aircraft would require time that i didn't care to spend, I decided it was maybe time to be a little more realistic. So I am now in the process of building an electric motorcycle, in the design of the "light Cycle" from the Tron movies. I've built the frame and have all the electronics.. buuut I haven't the slightest idea how to design the outer shell.

Sheet metal sounds ideal, but it DOES NOT like to be bent in multiple directions. I need a material that can be shaped without the need for an English-wheel or any other crazy machinery. Just keep in mind that it does not have to be hard or reliable, it's going to be more like a trophy than an actual drivable bike.

Oh and with this economy, lets keep the prices reasonable, okay?

Here's a picture to give you an idea about the shaping that's required.

Answer
As you are building a one-off I would recommend using the fiberglass over foam method. You carve a 3d mock up from conventional insulation foam and then laminate both sides with fiberglass. Then apply a little bondo then a gel coat over it. Unlike with carbon fiber or kevlar fiberglass does not require a pressurized mold, or any mold, and can be laid by hand. this works with any shape including compound curves. If touching resin doesn't appeal to you you might invest in a compressed air powered chopper gun. fiberglass over foam is by far the cheapest method, for something small like a motorcycle you probably wont spend more the 500 bucks for all the materials.
This is how most low budget movie props are made.


Also you should look up Daniel Simon as he designed the new tron bike
here are some of his concept sketches

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18j2ra6w95ivojpg/original.jpg

http://www.feelguide.com/2010/12/18/the-design-process-behind-trons-light-cycle/

http://motomalaya.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/TronLegacy_DanielSimon_FlynnsBike_Sketch01.jpg

look around on this site this is where I learned about this method http://www.rqriley.com/frp-foam.htm

This french coach builder uses a similar technique to make cars for autoshows
http://sbarro.perso.neuf.fr/indexgb.html

What is the next most likely fuel for cars?

Axel

I've heard of hydrogen, solar powered and ethanol powered cars, but is there another one? and is there any that could become standard within 15 years?

Please star this cause I want the most answers for this.

Answer
Some people think that natural gas could be the fuel of choice in some countries in the future as it burns cleaner and is more abundant in the US and others. Bio-butanol could also be one potential source...it's compatible with current engine designs and infrastructures and is renewable using bacteria.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110317102603.htm

Synthetic gasoline can be produced using nanopellets of hydrogen which flow like liquids and burn clean.
http://news.discovery.com/tech/synthetic-gasoline-for-150gallon-and-no-emissions.html

Hydrogen-powered bike..
http://news.discovery.com/tech/magic-powder-fuels-electric-bike.html

Renewable bio-fuels from algae...
http://www.biofueldaily.com/reports/Joule_Unlimited_On_Track_To_Beat_All_Known_Biofuel_Processes_999.html
http://discovermagazine.com/2010/jan-feb/37

Thermal conversion processes or microwaves can turn garbage, wastes, plastics, old tires, etc.. into oil and fuels...
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/flat/bown/2007/innovator_2.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWf9nYbm3ac&feature=related
http://www.i-sis.org.uk/WPIO.php?printing=yes

Food wastes account for a lost 350 million barrels of oil per year in the US alone...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101003081627.htm

Cleaner fuels using plasma..
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100322121100.htm

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Save for first car or go through with electric car build?

best electric bikes of 2011 image

Alex King

I cannot decide if I want to wait one more year and get a car, or convert another car to electric like I had planned to do. I am afraid that if my dad and I buy the car for conversion, he will not be as willing to put in as much money for my first real car (we have already decided that he will help pay). Which way should I go?

Answer
What do you want to achieve? How much budget do you have? What sort of driving do you do?

If most of your journeys are long distance, or high speed, then forget electric cars right now: they're not the right power source for the job. If most of your journeys are short and on slower roads, then an electric car is in its ideal environment.

If you are converting a car, you'll probably end up with a car with a range of 40-60 miles and a top speed of 55-60mph (depending, of course, on what budget you have). You will end up with something that is unique, but it will probably be fairly slow.

If most of your driving is in a built up area, then that probably isn't an issue for you. In which case, you can go the self-build route if you want an electric car. If you are using new components, then budget $3-4000 for the conversion, on top of the price of the car: more if you want the latest lithium batteries (between you and me, don't go there: they're troublesome. Stick with lead acid batteries which are a lot easier to implement for a home conversion).

If you want a more practical car, that will have great performance and a decent range, you'll have to go the purchase route. Mitsubishi will have their 'i' electric car out in the US very shortly. I've used one in Europe for a year and it is a very good car. Nissan have their LEAF electric car out now, and again that is a superb car: in Europe, it won 'European Car of the Year' award, as voted by the top automotive journalists across Europe.

I've been driving various different electric cars over the past five years, and before that ran a company selling electric bikes. I am the author of 'The 2011 Electric Car Guide'.

What is the next most likely fuel for cars?

Axel

I've heard of hydrogen, solar powered and ethanol powered cars, but is there another one? and is there any that could become standard within 15 years?

Please star this cause I want the most answers for this.

Answer
Some people think that natural gas could be the fuel of choice in some countries in the future as it burns cleaner and is more abundant in the US and others. Bio-butanol could also be one potential source...it's compatible with current engine designs and infrastructures and is renewable using bacteria.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110317102603.htm

Synthetic gasoline can be produced using nanopellets of hydrogen which flow like liquids and burn clean.
http://news.discovery.com/tech/synthetic-gasoline-for-150gallon-and-no-emissions.html

Hydrogen-powered bike..
http://news.discovery.com/tech/magic-powder-fuels-electric-bike.html

Renewable bio-fuels from algae...
http://www.biofueldaily.com/reports/Joule_Unlimited_On_Track_To_Beat_All_Known_Biofuel_Processes_999.html
http://discovermagazine.com/2010/jan-feb/37

Thermal conversion processes or microwaves can turn garbage, wastes, plastics, old tires, etc.. into oil and fuels...
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/flat/bown/2007/innovator_2.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWf9nYbm3ac&feature=related
http://www.i-sis.org.uk/WPIO.php?printing=yes

Food wastes account for a lost 350 million barrels of oil per year in the US alone...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101003081627.htm

Cleaner fuels using plasma..
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100322121100.htm

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does anyone know the current sales growth figures for ebikes in canada and the u.s.?

best electric bikes of 2011 image

Garry

i'm planning on opening a small chain of ebike shops and just starting to gather data.

Answer
Report: Sales of ebikes will reach 130 million yearly before 2025
London 8/23/2011 10:09 AM GMT (TransWorldNews)

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LEVs are one of the largest and fastest growing electric vehicle markets. A Light Electric Vehicle LEV is a land vehicle propelled by an electric motor that uses an energy storage device such as a battery or fuel cell, has two or three wheels, and typically weighs less than 100kg. Most LEVs are and will remain ebikes. These are Power on Demand bikes controlled with a throttle. A significant percentage of ebikes sold are scooters in that they have the driver's feet rest on a platform - they are not straddled by the driver.

Today, the LEV industry is dominated by large bicycle companies, due to their access to distribution. We explain why, in the future, these companies will face major competition from, and may be pushed aside by car, motorcycle, and car parts companies. Supply chains for motors, batteries, chassis parts, and nearly every LEV component exist in Asia, primarily in China, Taiwan, Japan, and newly emerging South Korea. We reveal where the highest profits will be obtained in future and the opportunities in components as these change with lithium-ion batteries of several generations and supercapacitors being increasingly employed, for example. The more demanding future technical requirements of users and standards are investigated.

Adjoining sectors are also discussed such as heavy electric motorcycles and the bigger sector of mobility vehicles for the disabled, where ten year forecasts are presented. New crossover vehicles between LEVs and these sectors are presented.


Click for report details: Light Electric Vehicles 2011-2021
enquiries@companiesandmarkets.com
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Which yamaha dual sport bike is better?

Vertigo

I was looking the 2011 WR250X, the 2011 WR250R and the 2012 TW200. I prefer the TW2000 cause is cheaper and dont know it looks nice. But i will like to know the pros and cons of each one, nore concentrated in the TW200. Thanks

Answer
Rule out the wr250x as its street tires will not be good off road.

The wr250r is a dual sport, powerful for a 250 and tall, so you will want to sit on one and see if it fits. While it won't be too comfortable on a highway it is fast enough for one. It would be a good off road bike based on the power and tires.

The TW200 has been sold for years so its easy to find one used, though I think very early models had kick starting only, so check the one you are looking at has electric start. It will be about half the price of the 250, less if you are buying used. Its 200cc engine is not very powerful, so it will not be fast enough for highway driving (top speed is around 60mph). It will be ok on easy trails, but a bit underpowered on anything with steep hills. If it doesn't matter to you about the higher speed and power of the 250, or the 250 is too tall, then I think the TW200 would be a good in town and trail bike, and fine for country riding, and will get really good gas mileage.

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Save for first car or go through with electric car build?

best electric bikes of 2011 image

Alex King

I cannot decide if I want to wait one more year and get a car, or convert another car to electric like I had planned to do. I am afraid that if my dad and I buy the car for conversion, he will not be as willing to put in as much money for my first real car (we have already decided that he will help pay). Which way should I go?

Answer
What do you want to achieve? How much budget do you have? What sort of driving do you do?

If most of your journeys are long distance, or high speed, then forget electric cars right now: they're not the right power source for the job. If most of your journeys are short and on slower roads, then an electric car is in its ideal environment.

If you are converting a car, you'll probably end up with a car with a range of 40-60 miles and a top speed of 55-60mph (depending, of course, on what budget you have). You will end up with something that is unique, but it will probably be fairly slow.

If most of your driving is in a built up area, then that probably isn't an issue for you. In which case, you can go the self-build route if you want an electric car. If you are using new components, then budget $3-4000 for the conversion, on top of the price of the car: more if you want the latest lithium batteries (between you and me, don't go there: they're troublesome. Stick with lead acid batteries which are a lot easier to implement for a home conversion).

If you want a more practical car, that will have great performance and a decent range, you'll have to go the purchase route. Mitsubishi will have their 'i' electric car out in the US very shortly. I've used one in Europe for a year and it is a very good car. Nissan have their LEAF electric car out now, and again that is a superb car: in Europe, it won 'European Car of the Year' award, as voted by the top automotive journalists across Europe.

I've been driving various different electric cars over the past five years, and before that ran a company selling electric bikes. I am the author of 'The 2011 Electric Car Guide'.

What is the next most likely fuel for cars?

Axel

I've heard of hydrogen, solar powered and ethanol powered cars, but is there another one? and is there any that could become standard within 15 years?

Please star this cause I want the most answers for this.

Answer
Some people think that natural gas could be the fuel of choice in some countries in the future as it burns cleaner and is more abundant in the US and others. Bio-butanol could also be one potential source...it's compatible with current engine designs and infrastructures and is renewable using bacteria.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110317102603.htm

Synthetic gasoline can be produced using nanopellets of hydrogen which flow like liquids and burn clean.
http://news.discovery.com/tech/synthetic-gasoline-for-150gallon-and-no-emissions.html

Hydrogen-powered bike..
http://news.discovery.com/tech/magic-powder-fuels-electric-bike.html

Renewable bio-fuels from algae...
http://www.biofueldaily.com/reports/Joule_Unlimited_On_Track_To_Beat_All_Known_Biofuel_Processes_999.html
http://discovermagazine.com/2010/jan-feb/37

Thermal conversion processes or microwaves can turn garbage, wastes, plastics, old tires, etc.. into oil and fuels...
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/flat/bown/2007/innovator_2.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWf9nYbm3ac&feature=related
http://www.i-sis.org.uk/WPIO.php?printing=yes

Food wastes account for a lost 350 million barrels of oil per year in the US alone...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101003081627.htm

Cleaner fuels using plasma..
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100322121100.htm

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does anyone know the current sales growth figures for ebikes in canada and the u.s.?

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Garry

i'm planning on opening a small chain of ebike shops and just starting to gather data.

Answer
Report: Sales of ebikes will reach 130 million yearly before 2025
London 8/23/2011 10:09 AM GMT (TransWorldNews)

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Which yamaha dual sport bike is better?

Vertigo

I was looking the 2011 WR250X, the 2011 WR250R and the 2012 TW200. I prefer the TW2000 cause is cheaper and dont know it looks nice. But i will like to know the pros and cons of each one, nore concentrated in the TW200. Thanks

Answer
Rule out the wr250x as its street tires will not be good off road.

The wr250r is a dual sport, powerful for a 250 and tall, so you will want to sit on one and see if it fits. While it won't be too comfortable on a highway it is fast enough for one. It would be a good off road bike based on the power and tires.

The TW200 has been sold for years so its easy to find one used, though I think very early models had kick starting only, so check the one you are looking at has electric start. It will be about half the price of the 250, less if you are buying used. Its 200cc engine is not very powerful, so it will not be fast enough for highway driving (top speed is around 60mph). It will be ok on easy trails, but a bit underpowered on anything with steep hills. If it doesn't matter to you about the higher speed and power of the 250, or the 250 is too tall, then I think the TW200 would be a good in town and trail bike, and fine for country riding, and will get really good gas mileage.

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Which yamaha dual sport bike is better?

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Vertigo

I was looking the 2011 WR250X, the 2011 WR250R and the 2012 TW200. I prefer the TW2000 cause is cheaper and dont know it looks nice. But i will like to know the pros and cons of each one, nore concentrated in the TW200. Thanks

Answer
Rule out the wr250x as its street tires will not be good off road.

The wr250r is a dual sport, powerful for a 250 and tall, so you will want to sit on one and see if it fits. While it won't be too comfortable on a highway it is fast enough for one. It would be a good off road bike based on the power and tires.

The TW200 has been sold for years so its easy to find one used, though I think very early models had kick starting only, so check the one you are looking at has electric start. It will be about half the price of the 250, less if you are buying used. Its 200cc engine is not very powerful, so it will not be fast enough for highway driving (top speed is around 60mph). It will be ok on easy trails, but a bit underpowered on anything with steep hills. If it doesn't matter to you about the higher speed and power of the 250, or the 250 is too tall, then I think the TW200 would be a good in town and trail bike, and fine for country riding, and will get really good gas mileage.

do you think the electric vehicle leasing scheme in hong kong will facilitate the use of electric vehicles?

anonymous

Answer
You obviously are responding to a bit of news. It would be best to cite an article or other reference when asking a question like this. What I could find was this article form 2010 that referred to a leasing scheme in Hong Kong as an attempt to combat air pollution in one of the most traffic congested cities in the world. http://blogs.wsj.com/hong-kong/2011/01/31/why-electric-cars-arent-selling/

While electric vehicles should help with pollution issues it might be best to consider the traffic issues as well and then determine that the best EV would be one that is either computer controlled, part of a public transit system, or both.

In addition while the EV will reduce pollution, the gains will not be as great as possible where industry and residences rely upon coal fired power plants, the predominant electric producing facility in China.

China has also already embraced another electric vehicle solution: ebikes. http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681004/electric-bikes-have-invaded-china-is-the-us-next#1 with now more than 120 million on the roads. Because it is smaller, lighter more of them can fit on to a roadway, they are cheaper to own and to operate. Ebikes as an electric vehicle are already a success in China.

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Save for first car or go through with electric car build?

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Alex King

I cannot decide if I want to wait one more year and get a car, or convert another car to electric like I had planned to do. I am afraid that if my dad and I buy the car for conversion, he will not be as willing to put in as much money for my first real car (we have already decided that he will help pay). Which way should I go?

Answer
What do you want to achieve? How much budget do you have? What sort of driving do you do?

If most of your journeys are long distance, or high speed, then forget electric cars right now: they're not the right power source for the job. If most of your journeys are short and on slower roads, then an electric car is in its ideal environment.

If you are converting a car, you'll probably end up with a car with a range of 40-60 miles and a top speed of 55-60mph (depending, of course, on what budget you have). You will end up with something that is unique, but it will probably be fairly slow.

If most of your driving is in a built up area, then that probably isn't an issue for you. In which case, you can go the self-build route if you want an electric car. If you are using new components, then budget $3-4000 for the conversion, on top of the price of the car: more if you want the latest lithium batteries (between you and me, don't go there: they're troublesome. Stick with lead acid batteries which are a lot easier to implement for a home conversion).

If you want a more practical car, that will have great performance and a decent range, you'll have to go the purchase route. Mitsubishi will have their 'i' electric car out in the US very shortly. I've used one in Europe for a year and it is a very good car. Nissan have their LEAF electric car out now, and again that is a superb car: in Europe, it won 'European Car of the Year' award, as voted by the top automotive journalists across Europe.

I've been driving various different electric cars over the past five years, and before that ran a company selling electric bikes. I am the author of 'The 2011 Electric Car Guide'.

What is the next most likely fuel for cars?

Axel

I've heard of hydrogen, solar powered and ethanol powered cars, but is there another one? and is there any that could become standard within 15 years?

Please star this cause I want the most answers for this.

Answer
Some people think that natural gas could be the fuel of choice in some countries in the future as it burns cleaner and is more abundant in the US and others. Bio-butanol could also be one potential source...it's compatible with current engine designs and infrastructures and is renewable using bacteria.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110317102603.htm

Synthetic gasoline can be produced using nanopellets of hydrogen which flow like liquids and burn clean.
http://news.discovery.com/tech/synthetic-gasoline-for-150gallon-and-no-emissions.html

Hydrogen-powered bike..
http://news.discovery.com/tech/magic-powder-fuels-electric-bike.html

Renewable bio-fuels from algae...
http://www.biofueldaily.com/reports/Joule_Unlimited_On_Track_To_Beat_All_Known_Biofuel_Processes_999.html
http://discovermagazine.com/2010/jan-feb/37

Thermal conversion processes or microwaves can turn garbage, wastes, plastics, old tires, etc.. into oil and fuels...
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/flat/bown/2007/innovator_2.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWf9nYbm3ac&feature=related
http://www.i-sis.org.uk/WPIO.php?printing=yes

Food wastes account for a lost 350 million barrels of oil per year in the US alone...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101003081627.htm

Cleaner fuels using plasma..
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100322121100.htm

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What is the next most likely fuel for cars?

best electric bikes of 2011 image

Axel

I've heard of hydrogen, solar powered and ethanol powered cars, but is there another one? and is there any that could become standard within 15 years?

Please star this cause I want the most answers for this.

Answer
Some people think that natural gas could be the fuel of choice in some countries in the future as it burns cleaner and is more abundant in the US and others. Bio-butanol could also be one potential source...it's compatible with current engine designs and infrastructures and is renewable using bacteria.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110317102603.htm

Synthetic gasoline can be produced using nanopellets of hydrogen which flow like liquids and burn clean.
http://news.discovery.com/tech/synthetic-gasoline-for-150gallon-and-no-emissions.html

Hydrogen-powered bike..
http://news.discovery.com/tech/magic-powder-fuels-electric-bike.html

Renewable bio-fuels from algae...
http://www.biofueldaily.com/reports/Joule_Unlimited_On_Track_To_Beat_All_Known_Biofuel_Processes_999.html
http://discovermagazine.com/2010/jan-feb/37

Thermal conversion processes or microwaves can turn garbage, wastes, plastics, old tires, etc.. into oil and fuels...
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/flat/bown/2007/innovator_2.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWf9nYbm3ac&feature=related
http://www.i-sis.org.uk/WPIO.php?printing=yes

Food wastes account for a lost 350 million barrels of oil per year in the US alone...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101003081627.htm

Cleaner fuels using plasma..
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100322121100.htm

What are household products that are on the periodic table of elements?

Lydia Silv

please I need this for a science project.I need 30. :)

Answer
You mean, Elements by Themselves?
EDIT :N: Nitrogen--used to fill incandescent bulbs.
C Carbon, coal, charcoal briquettes carbon rod in battery, graphite in pencils and some golf club shafts. Diamonds in tools and rings. Carbon fiber in body of 2011 Corvette,
Ne-Neon, in a neon pilot light on stove or something, or if you have a neon sign
EDIT: Kr-Krypton: --in some flash light light bulbs.
Mg=Magnesium--in a sparkler or the sacrificial anode in a water heater. Used in old flash bulbs.
Aluminum--in cans, window frames. Some houses wired with Al.
Silicon--Integrated Circuits in P/C's and TVS, other electronics; Transistors, Diodes,etc.
Phosphorus: Match heads and striking surface.
Sulfur: Match heads, flowers of sulfur
Titanium--in some bike frames and golf club shafts. Alloy in some drill bits and tools.
Chromium--plating on tools, cars, bicycles, and in alloys like stainless steel.
Fe--Iron. Used in wrought iron, alloyed to make steel..
Cu-Copper. In copper wire for house and electric motors.
Zn-Zinc--in batteries., alloyed to make brass.
Ge=-Germanium--used in some diodes in some radios and older radios in transistors.
As=-Arsenic--in rat traps
Selenium-in night lights "electric eyes". also in motion sensors.
MO-Molybdenum--sometimes in alloys (mixtures) in springs, metals, tools.
Ag-Silver--in coins, jewelry
Cd-Cadmium--in Ni Cad batteries
Sn-Tin. Lining for tin cans, alloys in solder to make connections in TVS, P.C/., other electronics.
Sb-Antimony: Alloyed with lead in car batteries (makes the lead harder)
I-Iodine-- in a solution in tincture of iodine
Tungsten--Light bulb filaments, and in picture tube fils,
Iridium--In catalytic converters
Platinum--in catalytic converters, some jewelry
Au-Gold-Jewelry, crowns, tooth fillings (sometimes), old coins
Hg -Mercury-used in "silent" light switches, some tubes in old radios/TVS, in fluorescent tubes.
Pb-Lead--used in alloy for solder and car batteries
Rh=Rhodium=--used in catalytic converters.
Bismuth. In Pepto-Bisnmol--not sure if compound or not.
Ra-Radium-- in some watches and compasses to make them glow
Hydrogen--sometime Tritium used for the glow in night sights in some rifle scopes
Ni-Nickel--used in plating and Ni-Cad batteries. Also alloyed in stainless steel.
EDIT: Americium, Am241, used in smoke alarms.
Li-Lithium--used in some pool chlorinate and in LiO batteries for cell phones, lap tops, etc (as a Compound of Li),
That's 30. Not sure if all are elemental...forgive spelling I'm tired, Long, unproductive day.

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