Many people love classic cars; but if you’re concerned about your environmental impact, how can anyone enjoy driving one? For some, the answer may be having the drivetrain converted to all-electric power and Duke’s Garage just outside Denver, Colorado has created an “Electric Pony” to show off their abilities to do just that. The classic car dealer and restoration specialist has taken a ‘65 Ford Mustang convertible in need of some extensive rebuilding and rehabilitated both its looks and its emissions output. The pony car is now powered using twinned electric motors supplied with current from a 144 volt lithium ion battery pack under the hood. The seats have been redone using recycled foam and are swathed in a classy hemp herringbone fabric with dark piping, as are the door panels. Finished in a dark olive, the “Electric Pony” is now green inside and out and ready to carry passengers about in style for 50 to 60 miles between charges. Check out their website for lots of pics of their handiwork. Duke’s will offer the service for $15,000 to $20,000, depending on the car and are eyeing a Volkswagen Beetle and Karman Ghia as their next projects.
[Source: Duke's Garage / Denver Post]
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Posted on March 15th, 2009 under Ford, Green Motoring, Seat.
Last fall at the Paris Motor Show, auto parts supplier and part-time vehicle assembler Heuliez debuted an electric car called the Friendly. As of Thursday, the three-seat electric vehicles were made available for pre-order on the internet. Three different versions of the Friendly will be available, all sporting nickel metal hydride battery packs that offer a range of between 100 and 250 kilometers (60-155 miles). Starting price is 12,000 euros ($15,500 in the U.S.). A deposit of 10 euros reportedly places the purchaser on a priority ordering list and deliveries are expected to begin in February of 2010.
Earlier this month, Pininfarina and Bolloré put their French electric car up for order as well. Called the BlueCar, this EV will cost €330 per month to lease (no purchases) and will also be good for 250 kilometers (155 miles). What’s the over/under on which one makes it to production first?
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Posted on March 14th, 2009 under Green Motoring, Seat.
Nationwide have reduced contract hire rates on select versions of the Seat Leon and Seat Altea. Best value are the Seat Leon 1.9 TDi Ecomotive 5 Door from £199.95 plus vat per month and the mpv Seat Altea 1.9 Tdi Reference also at £199.95 plus vat per month. For more fantastic offers on the Seat car range click on the link below:
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Posted on October 9th, 2008 under Latest Car Leasing Offers, Seat.
At the British International Motor Show Seat unveiled another world debut for the second year running. The new Seat Ibiza SportsCoupe plans to tear up the supermini market.
The Spanish, sporty supermini has been a popular model for many years and has recently had a makeover. This SportCoupe model is a brand new branch of the Ibiza family and is designed to make a big impact in the supermini market.
This is the first Seat design of the legendary Luc Donckerwolke, former Lamborghini design chief, who is now director of design at Seat. This is where the aggressive design treatment has come from hence the more muscular, masculine appearance. Taking the ‘arrow head’ theme Luc Donkerwolke has adapted things like lowering the headlights and repositioning the front grille.
The SportCoupe is now shorter and lower than before and shares many similarities to the Bocanegra concept shown at Geneva earlier this year. It has been put onto a new, agile chassis using independent front suspension for a sportier drive. For the first time in any supermini, Seat have fitted this car with a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) utilising the double clutch technology for smooth gear changes with no loss of power.
This will be hitting the showrooms later this year and will be available to lease from Nationwide Vehicle Contracts.
Posted on July 24th, 2008 under New Car Launches, Seat.
Special Offers are now available while stocks last on the Seat Ibiza 1.4 TDi PD Reference Sport 3 Door and 5 Door. Monthly Contract Hire rates start from £164.95 plus vat for the 3 Door and £174.95 plus vat for the 5 door version. The 1.4 TDi 80 bhp diesel engine delivers excellent performance and fuel economy whilst the Reference Sport specification is comprehensive with 15 inch orduna alloys and front fogs, sports seats, aircondtioning and cd with aux input for ipod all standard. To get a quote on the Seat Ibiza click on the link below to get a quote:
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Posted on January 23rd, 2008 under Latest Car Leasing Offers, Seat, Seat.
SEAT is taking the wraps of a new high performance version of its Leon hatchback at the Madrid Motor Show. The new FR version is equipped with a choice of powerful petrol and diesel engines and benefits from a number of styling modifications.
Inspired by its touring car racing versions, SEAT has added a honeycomb front grille and deep front spoiler, complete with a ‘mock’ air diffuser. Silver-painted door mirrors and 17inch alloys (18-inch wheels are optional) complete the look.
The FR is the first SEAT to make use of the Volkswagen Group’s new 2.0-litre T FSI turbocharged petrol engine, giving 200hp and 280Nm of torque. This delivers 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 142mph. It will also be offered with a new 170hp 2.0-litre turbodiesel, with 350Nm of torque and a 0-62mph acceleration time of 8.2 seconds.
UK sales will start in July, with prices and full specification to be announced nearer that time.
Posted on November 21st, 2006 under New Car Launches, Seat.
