A Toyota representative parked the e-com EV
in the rain & thunder while waiting for the
returning Disney World EV parade |
The Toyota e-com had a small sweet profile. A
drive-able two seater for the Japan market |
This Toyota e-com was the Japanese version
with the steering on the right |
The Toyota e-com was easy to park,
and easy on the eyes |
John Wayland of ECAR between the two Toyota
Prius HEVs |
The two Toyota Prius HEVs gave media rides
when the parade had a last minute rain
cancellation . Toyota continued to show their EVs
and HEVs aggressively |
Ford EV Sport Ranger Truck. Uses conductive
charging (1 or 6kw rate) |
Ford EV Ranger Truck. Conductive Fast Charger
in the background |
The Ford E-truck gave plenty of rides
to the public |
Unique Mobility's Ethos 3 (concept)
EV |
The Toyota RAV4 EV. This is the released 4
door model. |
The Nissan Altra using a Magna Charge inductive
charger system. EPA EV mileage rating of 120mi
using Li-ion polymer EV batteries |
The Nissan Altra's under the hood lay out is
clean with panduit coverings throughout. The
Japanese reps were running the heater while it
was inductively charging (they were cold) |
The Nissan Altra's comfortable individual
front and rear seats. Even I (6'6") have
head room. Fits 4 adults easily. And Yes America,
it even has front cup holders for your commute! |
The Solectria Sunrise Sedan. This EV rivals
the GM EV1 in efficiency, but is better in EV
practical daily use both in range performance,
and seating |
The under the Solectria hood, components are
minimal as there is little maintenance. |
The Solectria Force sedan. |
GM Chevy EV Truck using the inductive Magna
Charger |
Honda EVplus conductive charging |
Honda EVplus conductive charging close-up |
The Japanese 'Luciole' (French for
firefly) is a tandem 2 seater, had a large
number of people interested in test drives
(concept) |
Despite pouring rain, there were many
college, high school, and even jr. high
conversion projects represented. Some were easy
DC technology conversions |
This DC conversion looks like it deserves
it's sporty paint job with a 144V Optima battery
pack feeding the Auburn Gizz-burger controller
into the 9" Advance DC motor |
Demonstration EBus. HEBuses were giving
evening rides back to the hotels. You could hear
a quiet whistle of the turbine generator as the
buses pulled away |
A new battery technology demonstration EV
van, had passengers comfortably waiting for the
next demonstration ride |
