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Author: autoline Added: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:39:33 -0800 Duration: 593A decade ago GMs electric car, the EV1, was a flop in the marketplace. But with gas over four dollars a gallon it would probably attract a lot more attention today. Back when it was launched, the EV1 was revolutionary. It had a host of innovative features like regenerative braking and light-weight construction. But none of that could stop GM from pulling the plug on the program just a few years ago. Take a look at this GM corporate video from the Autoline archives which highlights many of the EV1s features and shows how relevant the car is today.

BusinessWeek's David Welch tells John Byrne that the lumbering, money-losing giant finally sees gas engines are a losing bet. But is it too late for GM?

Let's face it the EV1 commercials sucked. They all looked like something out of a bad Sci-Fi film. Not the proper way to sell a car. I decided to make my own commercial using footage from "Who Killed The Electric Car?". It's a really fine documentary that everybody should watch. I decided to go ahead and use the woman's voice asking "how does it work" because admittedly I've always thought that aspect of the commercial(s) was pretty cool. Especially the Superbowl add where she says "the electric car is here". I added that dialog, with footage of the car, set to "What I've Done" by Linkin Park. I think it turned out pretty cool! Author: pnroyal Keywords: EV1 Electric Car Auto Who Killed The Future Commercial Linkin Park Gas Sports Oil Prices GM Added: March 19, 2008

American Hi Definition and Sweetwater Digital of Van Nuys, CA, hosted the first annual Renewable L.A., a day long "consumption-lite" eco fest, celebrating renewable energy and transportation. The first annual solar open house and green holiday gift event put a spotlight on the largest solar installation in the area, constructed by Energy Efficiency Solar of Pomona, CA, comprised of 600, 190-watt individual solar panels. In addition to test rides of two Vectrix Maxi-Scooters and three ZENN's, the over 300 visitors who attended the event had a special treat when an EV1, one of the handful not notoriously crushed in 2005 by the all-electric car's maker, GM, made a surprise appearance, driving onto the event's parking lot. I spoke with Alexandra Paul, actress, EV1 advocate and activist, who appeared in the movie, Who Killed the Electric Car, about the momentous occasion. Zan Dubin Scott has more in a writeup on Edmunds.com.Tags: Alexandra Paul, American Hi Definition, Edmunds.com, Energy Efficiency Solar, EV1, GM, Maxi-Scooter, Renewable LA, Sweetwater Digital, Vectrix, Who Killed the Electric Car, Zan Dubin Scott, ZENN

Author: dastolidigital Added: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:46:07 -0800 Duration: 45The newly released teaser trailer for Dastoli Digital's "Who Stole the Electric Car?" In 1995 a guy steals a prototype electric car and drives it cross country to win back his environmentalist girlfriend. Currently in production, the movie will be released sometime in 2008. Show your support for the movie at electriccar.dastolidigital.com

GM's history dates back to the 1960's with the concept ElectroVan. In this episode, at the Heritage Center, outside Sterling Heights, Mich., HC manager Greg Wallace shows us the Impact, EV1, Skateboard and the insides of the Chevy Volt. Tags: ElectroVan, Heritage Center, Greg Wallace, Impact, EV1, Skateboard, Volt

AeroVironment is a Monrovia, Calif.-based pioneer in the conception and development of alternative energy vehicles, having helped to develop the solar-powered GM Sunraycer and the all-electric GM Impact, a prototype for General Motors' EV-1 electric automobile, and others. If you watched the movie, Who Killed the Electric Car?, their at-home electric vehicle battery charging appliance was prominently featured. So it's no surprise that they were quite disappointed when the EV-1 project was cancelled by GM after spending so much time, money and energy had been spent to develop the technology. But all was not lost, as it helped serve the electric forklift and airport vehicle business for them. Last week, the company reached another milestone with their fast charge system for electric vehicles, the AV-900, by demonstrating for representatives of the California Air Resources Board the capability of fully charging a lithium chemistry electric vehicle battery pack in less than ten minutes. (The battery pack was developed by Altair Nanotechnologies, designed for use in the Phoenix Motorcar Sport Utility Truck, and at 35kWh (kilowatt-hour), it's designed to allow the truck to travel more than 100 miles on a single charge.) Joining me to discuss this accomplishment is Charlie Botsford, who does business development for AV's Energy Technology Center. Tags: AeroVironment, alternative energy, solar, Sunraycer, GM Impact, EV-1, Altair Nanotechnologies, Phoenix, Sport Utility Truck, Charlie Botsford

The Academy Award Nominated Documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? follows the birth, development, and death of the electric car in the mid 90s. We had a chance to sit down with the director Chris Paine lead character of the film Chelsea Sexton who work on the EV1 development team. Produced for TreehuggerTV. Subscribe to iTunes Podcast

The last Pilotcast report from the grounds of EAA Airventure 2006 Recorded on July 30, 2006 - 00:24:51 - 11.4MB Burt Rutan forum highlights Cessna finally gets it? New airplanes used to be affordable and why they aren't now. There is no true hybrid electric car Mike Melville's first SpaceShipOne flight into space. Why can't the FAA give Mike an Astronaut rating? A peek behind the scenes at the Pilotcast Pilotcast farewell from Oshkosh. Pilotcast show notes are at http://www.pilotcast.com Copyright ÃÂ 2006 The Pilotcast

The last Pilotcast report from the grounds of EAA Airventure 2006 Recorded on July 30, 2006 - 00:24:51 - 11.4MB Burt Rutan forum highlights Cessna finally gets it? New airplanes used to be affordable and why they aren't now. There is no true hybrid electric car Mike Melville's first SpaceShipOne flight into space. Why can't the FAA give Mike an Astronaut rating? A peek behind the scenes at the Pilotcast Pilotcast farewell from Oshkosh. Pilotcast show notes are at http://www.pilotcast.com Copyright ÃÂ 2006 The Pilotcast

Could owning a hybrid put money back in your wallet? Co-hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson will explain. The bipartisan Fuel Economy bill unveiled this week calls for a yearly 4% increase in fuel economy. Is this possible? What are the latest fuel-saving and safety technologies? Mazda reveals its trick flip-top this week in England. And who says station wagons are not sexy? Uncovered: Deano's mean machine

Co-hosts Fred Staab and Les Jackson discuss: Is Toyota plugging in to plug-in hybrids? Bad numbers mean new products get bumped ahead at Ford. Could an old relative of the Mustang be making a comeback? Top automotive technicians wanted! How can dealers fill their positions when there is a nationwide mechanic shortage? BMW makes the pledge: diesels for North America by 2008. It's not just domestics: Hyundai and Toyota get some bad news about labor and recalls. GM says its OnStar can save its subscribers gas money; we'll investigate. Plus, an "At the wheel review" of the all-new Lexus ES350 sedan

Can't find E85 Ethanol at your local gas station? Things just might get easier soon. Ultra luxury and Ultra performance we'll have the goods on two incredibly expensive customs. If you want one you better act fast they are selling out! We'll talk with record breaking driver Bobby Cleveland fresh from his run on the Bonneville Salt flats. What was he driving? How about the worlds fastest lawnmower! Bulletproof performance: What manufacturer is offering the first factory armored diesel sedan? And Mitsubishi gets set to roll out what might be the worlds most popular hybrid. Plus an "At the wheel review" of the Toyota Camry Hybrid

GM takes a close look at a potential alliance with Renault and Nissan. Is this a good idea? Its Anniversary time for Honda's first fuel cell family... The last of a breed... Well at least until 2009... We'll tell you which performance car had its last model roll off the assembly line this week. Toyota beefs on the tundra and takes on the big three's pick up trucks. Our guest this hour is Ernest Bastien Vice President of the vehicle operations group for Toyota. He'll have the heavy duty details. Plus how much would you pay for a custom license plate? How about 10 thousand dollars?

Who killed the electric car? That's the title of a new film released in theaters this week. Cruise Control co-hosts Les Jackson and Fred Staab talk to the film's director, Chris Paine. Also, double clutching will never be the same at VW. Les and Fred discuss a fuel-saving transmission that might just replace automatics. Is Ford getting ready to pit diesels against hybrids? Who will win that one?

This week on Cruise Control, co-hosts Les Jackson and Fred Staab address these topics: The Smart Car is a go for the U.S. market. What famous racer and businessman will head up the dealer network? Honda announces a major expansion in the heartland. Just who builds the world's fastest sedan and what makes it cost more than $400,000? Another bold move for Ford: this time, its online documentaries. NASCAR and romance novels, do they go together? Well ... yes! Plus, an "At the wheel" review of the BMW Z4

Why has President Bush failed to meet with the Big 3 executives? Is there an anti-electric-car conspiracy? Plus: GM releases pricing for both its hot-rod roadsters, the Saturn Red Line Sky and the Pontiac Solstice GXP. And speaking of roadsters, Mazda is going to build a retractable hardtop MX-5. How will it ever do that? Finally, an "At the Wheel Review" of the Toyota FJ Cruiser

Chrysler shows a bit of what's new for 2007 -- including a powerful V6 and an advanced Sebring midsize sedan. It boasts plenty of high-tech options for entertainment and organization, including hot and cold cupholders. Plus: At the Wheel Reviews of the Toyota Yaris and the BMW 650i coupe