109,573 Views - Click for Slideshow With Hurricane Ike driving the already high gas prices up even further, many people are starting to consider trading in their gas powered cars for an electric one. If you are looking for a more efficient car to save on gas prices, this cluster might be a good starting point. Here you can find 24 quality posts about electric cars from Trend Hunter’s automobile library. The electric car models range from the free to the affordable and luxurious. Via: trendhunter

Aerodynamic Eco Vans (GALLERY)

Creative Unit's Hinterland Electric Cars

Hinterland's eco vehicles are shaped with a sleek shell and sturdy designs for excellent aerodynamic power. Hinterland I and II are different models that suit city driving ideal for electrical motor choice.…

$18,000 Electric Vehicles (GALLERY)

Nice MyCar

Nice is debuting its new plug-in electric city car, the MyCar, at the British Motor Show in London on July 23. The two-seater, eco-fun car with zero emissions be available in the U.K. this fall, with prices…

UK All-Electric Cars (GALLERY)

ZeCar & Zevan by Stevens Vehicles

Zecar isn't a German car, Zecar isn't French either. The Zecar and the Zevan are zero-emission, all-electric vehicles by Stevens Vehicles, built in Whales! The battery-powered Zecar is only three metres…

Super Charged Electric Cars (VIDEO)

Ultimate Aero EV from Shelby SuperCars

Eco-friendly car designers are splitting into two schools: those who think teeny weenie, and those who want faster electric supercars. The Ultimate Aero EV by Shelby SuperCars joins hot eco sports cars…

Electric Sportscars

L1X-75 GT from Mullen Motors

The all-electric, 120 mph L1X-75 GT from Mullen Motor Company and Hybrid Technologies Inc. costs $125,000. The L1X-75 GT offers 100 miles from 4-6 hours of charging, but at 120 mph, you can get a long…

Cars of 2028 (GALLERY)

3 Futuristic Volkswagen Concepts

Have you ever wondered, "How will the world of driving feel like after 20 years?" Volkswagen is offering their prediction in the form of three 2028 concepts that showcase their vision of the driving future.…

Super Hybrid Cars (GALLERY)

Antro Solo is Solar, Human & Gas-Electric

The Antro Solo from Hungary is a gas-electric hybrid car with a unique power arrangement that also utilizes solar energy. When all power sources fail, you can even peddle your way. The Antro Solo seats…

Electric AMP Converted Supercars (GALLERY)

2009 Saturn Sky

Get this: you can now pre-order one of the 300 limited 100% Electric Converted Saturn Sky cars by Advanced Mechanical Products (AMP). Coming with a maximum speed of 90 mph, 0 to 60 in 5.7 Seconds with…

$20,000 3-Wheel Electric Cars (VIDEO)

TRIAC

Here at Trend Hunter, we are huge green auto design enthusiasts, but it is very rare that we come across an exciting model that is in the production stage and not just a concept. Ready to go on sale…

Greener Luxury Cars (GALLERY)

Bentley Continental DC Electric Car

The diminutive, soap-box Bentley Continental DC is a battery-powered electric car. The vehicle, with a carbon fiber body, was built by 10 young apprentices at Bentley Motors. The small throw-back race…

Super-Compact Electric Cars (GALLERY)

Airwaves

Airwaves is a little concept car designed by Lei Liu. The car was conceived with the intention of being an easy-to-park vehicle, offering less of a harrying, stress-laden adventure. The Airwaves design…

Free Electric Cars (With Subscription)

Project Better Place

To give electric cars a jolt, Project Better Place proposes a plan like the cell phone launch. Their idea is to heavily subsidize the cost of the equipment, and charge only for the service. In this case,…

Re-Inventing 100 Year Old Electric Cars

Detroit Electric

It seems that the electric car is not the newest, most original and/or futuristic form of motor transportation after all! Detroit Electric, a joint venture between Zap and Youngman Automotive Group,…

$30,000 3-Wheeled Electric Car is Faster than A Porsche (VIDEO)

ZAP Alias

The mean green electric two seater charges from zero to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, its two in-wheel motors produce 320 horsepower. It goes a top speed of 156 mph, and could be yours as soon as next year. ZAP…

6 Electric Cars on the Market Today (GALLERY)

While the U.S. is waiting for a car run entirely on electricity that can actually be used on the road, not just the golf course, the rest of the world has options. Other countries can choose from a number…

Aptera Electric Car (GALLERY)

3-Wheeled Concept

This is the Aptera electric car, it is a three-wheeled electric car but what makes it different from other electric car, the thing is that it has a drag coefficient of 0.11 which means it is extremely…

First Plug-in Electric Car in Market (VIDEO)

Chevy Volt Hybrid Races To The Top

In January, Trend Hunter covered the release of the Chevy Volt. Now, General Motors announced that it will begin road testing its Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid in the spring of next year and remains on…

The Electric Car That Thinks It Can (GALLERY)

Norwegian "Think" Car With Wi-Fi, Internet

It’s not just a car it’s a concept: every car will be Internet and Wi-Fi enabled. The cars will be sold off of the Internet, not from lots, and not a single car will be assembled until it is sold.…

Electric Cars that Charge in 10 Minutes

The Phoenix SUT

The Phoenix SUT is an all-electric sport utility truck tops out at speeds of 95 mph. More impressive is the fact that the battery can recharge in 10 minutes' time! Gizmag describes, "Another step towards…

DIY Solar Powered Electric Car (VIDEO)

If you're looking for a weekend DIY project, why not a solar powered electric car? It gets good mileage - infinity miles per gallon! A group of high school students helped build it. They weren't happy…

Aptera Typ-1

230 mpg Electric Hybrid

The Aptera Motor Company has revealed their Aptera typ-1 which can reach an outstanding 230MPG while traveling at 55MPH. The Aptera type-1 uses a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain and is capable to race…

Eight Wheeled Electric Car (VIDEO)

0-60 mph in 4.2 Seconds

This eight wheels goes from 0-60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. This car named "Eliica" (Electric Lithium-Ion Car) which developped by Keio University and Professor Hiroshi Shimizu. The Eliica reached a top…

Venturi Electric Car

Powered by Sunlight or Wind

Venturi Automobiles is ready to launch their electric vehicle for June 2007. “The "world's first" commercially available autonomous vehicle sports a "stylish, urban design," room for three, and never…

Reva

The Mini Electric Car from India

REVA is designed to be unique and stands out on the road as a genuine city car with a mature expression. The advanced technologies used, make it highly differentiated and superior to other makes. It has…

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