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Miles Electric Vehicles
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Written on: 12 January 2008 [21:10]
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ecoadmin
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Saw the other day a link to Miles Electric Vehicles on the web. The company offers at the moment low-speed electric vehicles but is working on a highway sedan good for 80 miles range and a top speed of 80mph. The vehicles look very familiar to me...Its hard to believe they maufacture them from zero. The website offers unfortunately only limited information. Are they just converting the cars to EV's? Twike 890
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Written on: 30 April 2008 [17:01]
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CLEANVEHICLESNY
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Hi there, We are a New York dealer of MILES EVs. Yes, the cars are a combination of traditional all-steel construction vehicle bodies and EV technology, including a/c converters produced here in the USA. Please just let me know if you would like more information about our vehicles and I'd be happy to help. hugh(at)cleanvehiclesny[dot]com |
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Written on: 30 April 2008 [21:21]
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ecoadmin
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Thanks for the info and welcome to the Green Car Network! I've just received some more info about the Miles XS500 Highway capable EV via mailinglist and I you don't mind if I post it here... FAQs: MILES XS500 When will the XS500 be available for purchase? We anticipate delivery of the XS500 in late 2009. Due to the complexity of the development and NHTSA and N-CAP conformation process, we cannot determine an exact launch date at this time. While being first to come to market with this leading technology may provide certain advantages, ensuring the XS500 exceeds customer expectations in terms of safety, quality and reliability is of first importance. How much will the XS500 cost? Today the projected U.S. retail price for the XS500 is between $35,000 and $39,000 depending on optional equipment. The projected price for markets outside the U.S. has not yet been determined. There are a host of factors that may affect the price of the XS500 in other markets including distributorships, shipping costs, local taxes, and import duties. Until those unknown variables are addressed it is premature to make consumer price projections for the XS500 in international markets. What is the status on the progress of the XS500? The computer simulation crash testing began in January 2008, and physical crash testing will soon follow. Like all of MILES' current vehicle models, the XS500 will fully conform to and exceed U.S. NHTSA standards. The first XS500 prototype was delivered to the U.S. in January of 2008. Prototype vehicles will be road and climate tested starting in the Spring of 2008. We plan to work on the homologation of the vehicle for EU Certification; however, we have not yet set a specific date for EU testing. What type of batteries will it have? The XS500 is powered by a 320 Volt, 25 kilowatt, advanced, proprietary, safety tested, lithium-ion battery pack. The lithium iron phosphate battery system will take 4-6 hours to charge at 50% depletion and charge on a 220 Volt service. The expected battery life of the system is 125,000 to 150,000 miles. We are in the advanced development process of a high speed charging system for the car. How much will replacement batteries for the XS500 cost and are the old batteries recyclable? Due to numerous market variables (i.e. raw mineral cost, production quantity, and market demand), the exact price for replacement batteries has not yet been determined. The life of the batteries in the XS500 will be 125,000 - 150,000 miles - with average usage before the battery pack must be replaced. We anticipate lithium-ion batteries to decrease in cost significantly over time. All MILES vehicle batteries are recyclable. What special features does the car have? The MILES XS500 is an all electric, zero emissions, four-door, highway speed sedan. It will travel 80+ mph for 120+ miles on a single charge. Pininfarina chassis styling and custom interior design along with sophisticated electronics systems and an advanced airbag system make the XS500 a desirable consumer and fleet car. The XS500 will offer a wide range of options including Bluetooth capability, air conditioning, power seats, power windows, a sunroof and an AM/FM CD stereo system. Where will the XS500 be manufactured? All MILES vehicles combine the best of U.S. research and technology combined with China's advanced lithium ion battery and vehicle manufacturing capabilities. Final assembly will be in China. Where can I buy one? The XS500 will be distributed nationwide through our U.S. dealer network. MILES is currently working on distribution agreements for international markets. Can I be put on a waiting list and are you taking deposits? We do not currently have a waiting list, but interested individuals can join our mailing list on our website (www.milesev.com) and be notified about the progress of the XS500. We are not taking deposits at this time; however, as we get closer to the official launch date, we will notify interested parties about our vehicle deposit program. When and where can I test drive one? The MILES XS500 model will be available for test drives at any one of our authorized MILES dealers in late 2009. Twike 890
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