Brammo Empulse R

Electric motorcycle with a 6 speed transmission...

Tesla Model S

Everything you always wanted to know about the Model S

Faraday Porteur

Totally cool electric bicycle...

Visit the Faraday Bike site.

Electric Airplane

Going 200 MPH, a speed record in an electric airplane...

VTRUX

Interesting conversation between Jay Leno and Bob Lutz...

Visit the Via Motors site. 

Leaf in Reverse

In theory, it goes just as fast backwards as it does forwards. And now comes the proof.

At the Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 29 – July 1), the 100% electric Nissan LEAF will attempt to complete the famous 1.16-mile Goodwood hillclimb course as fast as possible... but in reverse, setting a new Guinness World Record for the fastest time over a distance of one mile in reverse.

With direct drive from the electric motor to its wheels, the Nissan LEAF going backwards should be able to hit the same top speed it manages going forwards. With its batteries located under the floor of the car, it has a low center of gravity making the car very stable at speed with little body roll under cornering. And with fewer moving parts than a conventional car, there's less likelihood of mechanical issues thwarting the attempt.

The attempt is part of Nissan's ambitious social media-driven campaign, The Big Turn On, which is spreading the EV message across Europe. The campaign aims to prove that as well as being environmentally friendly, the Nissan LEAF is safe, economical to run, practical, and fun to drive.

Delivering the Model S

First deliveries of the Tesla Model S at the Fremont factory.

Audi e-Bike

Cool bike with a CF frame...

Mission-R

Everything you want to know about the Mission-R electric superbike...

Electric Ford's

Jay Leno and an electric Focus - hybrid Fusion