Khairy Writer: Top 10 Green Cars : Go Green to Save Our Earth

Global Warming has become a well known fact even among the ordinary people these days. Using a green car instead of the normal cars might be a solution to this problem. These days we see a rise in concepts green cars being announced. And the best part is, most of them are coming out in real and hitting the roads. Some of these green cars run on stored electric on their battery, some use hybrid technology of IC engines and electric motors simultaneously to maximize fuel efficiency, some run on ethanol which may be a sustainable alternative to petrol/diesel, some run on LPG etc. What are the best cars among those cars that can really help to save the earth? Here is a list of top 10 among them. Take a look.

1.Reve G-Wiz

Best Selling Electric Car

Traction Motor : AC, 13 kW peak power

Charger: Onboard

Charging connector: Cable to standard domestic 230V 13 Amp outlet

Charge time: 8 hours to full power

Pack voltage: 48 V

Battery type: 8 lead-acid batteries

Battery rating: 6 V, 200 A h each

Batteries location: Under front seats

Maximum speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)

2.Mini E 150kW Asynchronous

Motor Power : 204 PS (201 hp/150 kW) and 220 N·m (162 lb·ft) of torque.

front wheels drive

lithium-ion battery pack capacity of a 35kWh

Top speed is electronically limited to 95 mph (153 km/h)

car’s range : 150 miles (240 km) on a single charge under optimal conditions

Estimates of normal driving conditions put ranges at 109 miles (175 km) city and 96 miles (154 km) highway

3.SMART ForTwo EV 30kW

Motor Power : 30kW output

top speed of 70 mph

0-30 mph in 6.5 seconds

range of up to 72 miles,

4.NICE MEGA City 4kW DC

Motor : 4kW DC

Battery : Pb-Acid

Kerb weight : 645 kg

Range : 38 - 60 miles

Max speed : 40 mph

Seats : 2

5.Xebra Electric 3Wheel

3 seater Zero emmission electric vehicle

three wheel design

Motor: 5 kW (6.7 hp)

Top speed : 36–40 mph (64 km/h)

Range of about 20 - 25 miles (40 km) with standard batteries, or 40 miles (64 km) with the optional extended range batteries.

suspension stiffer springs and shocks for lower resistance and better handling

6.Toyota Prius Hybrid

hybrid electric mid-size car

GasolineEngine : 1.5 L DOHC I4 VVT-i, 57 kW (76 hp) @ 5000 rpm,115 N·m (85 lb·ft) @ 4200 rpm

Electric Engine : 500 V, 50 kW (67 hp) @ 1200 rpm, 400 N·m (295 lb·ft) @ 0 rpm

0 to 60 miles per hour in 10.5 seconds.

smaller and lighter NiMH battery

the battery pack of the 2004 Prius is warranted for 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 8 years

7.MyVi.?? haha..bukan, Citroen C1 1.05

- Engine 998cc
- Power 68bhp @ 6000rpm
- Torque 69lb ft @ 3600rpm
- Transmission Five-speed manual
- Fuel 61.4mpg (combined cycle)
- CO2 109g/km
- Acceleration 0-62mph: 13.7sec
- Top speed 98mph