Back in November, Wheego rolled out its Whip LiFe at the LA Auto Show. A month later, the electric automaker announced that its highway-capable LiFe received certification from the EPA and was approaching launch-ready status. In mid-January, Wheego president Jeff Boyd declared that shipments of the LiFe would commence before the end of the month, pending approval from the Department of Transportation.
Well, it's now February and not even one LiFe has been delivered to a retail customer. Automotive News reports that production of the first 500 Whip LiFes is finally underway and Wheego expects to have the pint-sized electric ready for retail sales on March 30th. Boyd claims the LiFe's status is "ready to go" and added that production numbers will slowly ramp as retail orders come in.
Boyd claims that 24 dealers have shown interest in selling the LiFe and the automaker's two additional models – a battery-powered pickup truck and a four-door electric crossover – which Wheego's president insists will debut by the end of the year. We shall see.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Monday, May 24, 2010
Electric Smart Production Starts
smart_fortwo_electric_driveProduction of the Smart Fortwo all electric drive began this week at the Hambach, France plant. Production of 1,000 units will be completed within the next few months. These are the first European electric vehicles that are fully operational for everyday use. Daimler AG tells us that these cars will be available to the general public for the model year 2012. The Smart Fortwo is now available in 41 markets around the world. Most recently with launches in China and Brazil, the Germany, Italy, and the U.S. are key markets.
The hunt for the perfect plug in electric car is getting closer. The 2010 Smart ED Fortwo electric drive car, a zero emission town and city car, rolled off the Hambach, France assembly line. Read what Daimler AG says:
Hambach, France / Stuttgart, Germany - This week, Daimler AG started production of the smart fortwo electric drive at the smart plant in Hambach, France. In a first step, 1,000 vehicles will be provided to customers participating in various mobility projects in major cities in Europe and the U.S., in order to generate broad feedback on electric driving under everyday conditions.
Marc Langenbrinck, Managing Director of the smart brand: “With the start of the series production of the smart fortwo electric drive, the Hambach plant enters a new era – at the same time, the smart fortwo emphasizes its pioneering role on the way to individual mobility with local zero-emissions in cities and urban areas. Its innovative battery-electric drive makes the smart fortwo electric drive the ideal vehicle for the city: it combines responsibility to the environment with driving fun and joie de vivre in a virtually perfect manner.”
Production_electric_drive_begins
The second-generation smart fortwo electric drive started now is equipped with the most modern lithium-ion-battery. As of 2012, the smart fortwo electric drive will be produced as a regular part of the smart product portfolio and will regularly be sold through the smart sales network.
First Milestones in 2007 and 2008
The smart brand has taken a pioneering role in electric mobility since 2007. Back then, 100 smart fortwo electric drives of the first generation went into practical customer operation under everyday conditions of city traffic in London. Feedback from this project has been very positive right from the start and confirmed the high degree of maturity of this vehicle concept.
Just one year later, the company introduced the second generation - which is now being produced - with an even more advanced electric drive and an innovative, highly efficient lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion technology has decisive advantages over other types of batteries including higher performance, shorter charging times, a long life and high reliability. In addition, a smart fortwo electric drive can be charged at a regular household power outlet.
A story of success: The smart Plant in Hambach
The smart plant in Hambach was inaugurated in 1997. Since 1998, it has produced the smart fortwo, since 2007 in its current generation. In 2008, more than 800 employees of the plant and some further 800 people employed by seven system partners produced about 140,000 units of the smart fortwo. In September 2008, the brand celebrated its tenth anniversary along with the 1-millionth smart fortwo produced at the Hambach plant.
The Hambach plant has represented an innovative production concept since its beginning: The assembly line in the shape of a plus sign has been designed to optimally meet the demands of assembly and logistics and ensures highly efficient production processes. This principle enables the system partners to supply modules directly to the assembly line, which reduces transport and logistics efforts to a minimum and hereby also provides an advantage regarding ecological aspects. In addition, the environmentally friendly and cost effective paint shop, an energy concept with numerous savings opportunities and the construction principle of the vehicles ensure that the ecological product responsibility of the smart brand is translated into the production.
About smart
Environmental friendliness and contemporary functionality have been defining features of the smart fortwo ever since it was launched more than ten years ago. Since then its innovative concept has combined sustainable, forward-looking technologies with individual urban mobility. With a length of just over two and a half meters, the extremely compact and fuel-efficient vehicle brings its occupants to their destination comfortably and safely. Its distintive design made smart an automotive lifestyle icon which shows that mobility, responsibility to the environment and joie de vivre are compatible with one another. The smart fortwo has established a class of its own.
Today, smart is present in 41 markets around the globe, with most recent market launches in China and Brazil. Germany, Italy, and the U.S. are key markets.
Source: media.daimler.com
The hunt for the perfect plug in electric car is getting closer. The 2010 Smart ED Fortwo electric drive car, a zero emission town and city car, rolled off the Hambach, France assembly line. Read what Daimler AG says:
Hambach, France / Stuttgart, Germany - This week, Daimler AG started production of the smart fortwo electric drive at the smart plant in Hambach, France. In a first step, 1,000 vehicles will be provided to customers participating in various mobility projects in major cities in Europe and the U.S., in order to generate broad feedback on electric driving under everyday conditions.
Marc Langenbrinck, Managing Director of the smart brand: “With the start of the series production of the smart fortwo electric drive, the Hambach plant enters a new era – at the same time, the smart fortwo emphasizes its pioneering role on the way to individual mobility with local zero-emissions in cities and urban areas. Its innovative battery-electric drive makes the smart fortwo electric drive the ideal vehicle for the city: it combines responsibility to the environment with driving fun and joie de vivre in a virtually perfect manner.”
Production_electric_drive_begins
The second-generation smart fortwo electric drive started now is equipped with the most modern lithium-ion-battery. As of 2012, the smart fortwo electric drive will be produced as a regular part of the smart product portfolio and will regularly be sold through the smart sales network.
First Milestones in 2007 and 2008
The smart brand has taken a pioneering role in electric mobility since 2007. Back then, 100 smart fortwo electric drives of the first generation went into practical customer operation under everyday conditions of city traffic in London. Feedback from this project has been very positive right from the start and confirmed the high degree of maturity of this vehicle concept.
Just one year later, the company introduced the second generation - which is now being produced - with an even more advanced electric drive and an innovative, highly efficient lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion technology has decisive advantages over other types of batteries including higher performance, shorter charging times, a long life and high reliability. In addition, a smart fortwo electric drive can be charged at a regular household power outlet.
A story of success: The smart Plant in Hambach
The smart plant in Hambach was inaugurated in 1997. Since 1998, it has produced the smart fortwo, since 2007 in its current generation. In 2008, more than 800 employees of the plant and some further 800 people employed by seven system partners produced about 140,000 units of the smart fortwo. In September 2008, the brand celebrated its tenth anniversary along with the 1-millionth smart fortwo produced at the Hambach plant.
The Hambach plant has represented an innovative production concept since its beginning: The assembly line in the shape of a plus sign has been designed to optimally meet the demands of assembly and logistics and ensures highly efficient production processes. This principle enables the system partners to supply modules directly to the assembly line, which reduces transport and logistics efforts to a minimum and hereby also provides an advantage regarding ecological aspects. In addition, the environmentally friendly and cost effective paint shop, an energy concept with numerous savings opportunities and the construction principle of the vehicles ensure that the ecological product responsibility of the smart brand is translated into the production.
About smart
Environmental friendliness and contemporary functionality have been defining features of the smart fortwo ever since it was launched more than ten years ago. Since then its innovative concept has combined sustainable, forward-looking technologies with individual urban mobility. With a length of just over two and a half meters, the extremely compact and fuel-efficient vehicle brings its occupants to their destination comfortably and safely. Its distintive design made smart an automotive lifestyle icon which shows that mobility, responsibility to the environment and joie de vivre are compatible with one another. The smart fortwo has established a class of its own.
Today, smart is present in 41 markets around the globe, with most recent market launches in China and Brazil. Germany, Italy, and the U.S. are key markets.
Source: media.daimler.com
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Ed Whitacre tells America GM has repaid U.S. loans in new ad
General Motors pays its loans early – Click above to view the video after the jump
It didn't take long for General Motors to turn out an ad boasting the fact that the company was able to pay back its federal loans five years ahead of schedule. The company has rolled out a new spot featuring none other than Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre strolling through an assembly plant and addressing the American public. Whitacre even opens with the fact that he "can respect" the fact that many individuals didn't want the federal government to bailout the auto industry in the first place.
If you look close, you can spot a number of upcoming models in the background as GM's head honcho recaps some of the company's recent successes. Both the Cadillac CTS Coupe and the Chevrolet Cruze make an appearance. Whether or not this will help GM shed its unfortunate "Government Motors" nickname remains to be seen, but it certainly can't hurt. The company has an uphill battle with most buyers after infamously receiving billions of dollars from the government in an emergency effort to keep the company afloat. Hop the jump to see the spot for yourself.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Low interest auto financing calculator
Low interest auto financing calculator
Calculate your potential savings
Promotional interest rates can save a lot of money on the purchase of a new car or truck. Not only are the monthly payments lower, but the total interest payments can be significantly less. This calculator is designed to compare three different auto financing options. Use this calculator to help find the best monthly payment and to figure out how much interest you could save.
This calculator requires a Java-enabled browser. To download the plugin, click here.
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This Financial Calculator requires SUN's Java� Plug-in. If you see this message you will need to download SUN's Java� Plug-in. This can be done automatically by clicking the yellow bar at the top of your browser and choosing �Install ActiveX Control�.
You can also get SUN's Java� Plug-in here: Get the Java� Plug-in!
For more information about this Plug-in please visit: SUN's Java� Plug-in
For more information these financial calculators please visit: Financial Calculators from KJE Computer Solutions, LLC
Definitions
Balance to finance: Total amount you wish to finance with a loan. This is the total balance after taking into account taxes or fees. This doesn't include your down payment or trade-in amounts. These amounts should be entered in the down payment field.
Net leased amount: Total amount you wish to have leased. This is the balance after taking into account any fees or taxes. This doesn't include your down payment or trade-in amounts. These amounts should be entered in the down payment field.
Interest rate (APR): The Annual Percentage Rate charged for this loan or lease.
Down payment (cash + trade-in): This is the total cash down payment for this purchase or lease. If you are applying a trade-in amount to your financing, include it here.
Term in months: The total number of months you wish to finance your automobile. The minimum term is 12 months, the maximum term is 120 months.
Residual percentage: For leases, this is remaining value of your vehicle after the lease term expires. The higher this amount, the lower your lease payment will be.
Information and interactive calculators are made available to you as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice. We can not and do not guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regard to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.
Calculate your potential savings
Promotional interest rates can save a lot of money on the purchase of a new car or truck. Not only are the monthly payments lower, but the total interest payments can be significantly less. This calculator is designed to compare three different auto financing options. Use this calculator to help find the best monthly payment and to figure out how much interest you could save.
This calculator requires a Java-enabled browser. To download the plugin, click here.
Auto
This Financial Calculator requires SUN's Java� Plug-in. If you see this message you will need to download SUN's Java� Plug-in. This can be done automatically by clicking the yellow bar at the top of your browser and choosing �Install ActiveX Control�.
You can also get SUN's Java� Plug-in here: Get the Java� Plug-in!
For more information about this Plug-in please visit: SUN's Java� Plug-in
For more information these financial calculators please visit: Financial Calculators from KJE Computer Solutions, LLC
Definitions
Balance to finance: Total amount you wish to finance with a loan. This is the total balance after taking into account taxes or fees. This doesn't include your down payment or trade-in amounts. These amounts should be entered in the down payment field.
Net leased amount: Total amount you wish to have leased. This is the balance after taking into account any fees or taxes. This doesn't include your down payment or trade-in amounts. These amounts should be entered in the down payment field.
Interest rate (APR): The Annual Percentage Rate charged for this loan or lease.
Down payment (cash + trade-in): This is the total cash down payment for this purchase or lease. If you are applying a trade-in amount to your financing, include it here.
Term in months: The total number of months you wish to finance your automobile. The minimum term is 12 months, the maximum term is 120 months.
Residual percentage: For leases, this is remaining value of your vehicle after the lease term expires. The higher this amount, the lower your lease payment will be.
Information and interactive calculators are made available to you as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice. We can not and do not guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regard to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Current New Car Prices
Current New Car Prices
These are the new prices for every new car on sale in the UK. The prices include all on-road charges and tax. We also list our target price - what you should be able to get the car for with minimum negotiation.
Find a new car price by selecting a manufacturer
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