PEVs go BugE, a new personal electric vehicle was introduced by Harvey Coachworks. Three wheels and completely electric, this PEV looks like a jet fighter's canopy and seats one person.The Cyclecar stance (two wheels in front, one in back) makes the vehicle fairly stable. The steering mechanism is more akin to a motorcycle’s handlebars. All vehicles controls, like the throttle, brake and ignition are located on the handlebars and operated by hand. For this reason, the BugE is registers as a motorcycle in most US states.
Living in a densely-populated urban area can be pretty tough if you’re a driver. Constant traffic, noise, and limited places to park create headaches any driver. However, a new generation of personal electric vehicles could make getting around the neighbourhood little easier.What should get urban drivers interested in the BugE is it’s affordability and low cost to run. The basic model from Harvey Coachworks is $9,295. However, it is a completely electric vehicle, running on rechargeable lead acid batteries (lithium-ion batteries are offered for higher end models). Charging is a simple task; just plug it into any house current available. It takes about four hours for the battery to reach a full charge. With a full battery, it costs about 1 cent per mile to drive the BugE. The base model has a range of about 40 miles and a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour. The vehicle weighs a feather light 385 pounds.
Living in a densely-populated urban area can be pretty tough if you’re a driver. Constant traffic, noise, and limited places to park create headaches any driver. However, a new generation of personal electric vehicles could make getting around the neighbourhood little easier.What should get urban drivers interested in the BugE is it’s affordability and low cost to run. The basic model from Harvey Coachworks is $9,295. However, it is a completely electric vehicle, running on rechargeable lead acid batteries (lithium-ion batteries are offered for higher end models). Charging is a simple task; just plug it into any house current available. It takes about four hours for the battery to reach a full charge. With a full battery, it costs about 1 cent per mile to drive the BugE. The base model has a range of about 40 miles and a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour. The vehicle weighs a feather light 385 pounds.
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