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Ballarat Uni gives batteries thumbs up

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:32:00 +0000

The batteries in the Electron are ideally suited to Australia’s hot climate.

For the past two years Electrons owned by various Victorian councils have been kept outside in all weather without any cover 24 hours a day seven days a week.

During that time data collected by the University of Ballarat has shown no appreciable deterioration in the capacity of the battery packs.

And Electron batteries absorb and deliver more energy the warmer the weather gets.

All new light commercial electric vehicles

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:39:11 +0000

Blade Electric Vehicles has announced two new light commercial vehicles – a one tonne utility and a light truck. Both will have a choice of battery packs for tailoring to required range and workload. Read more here….

Electron features at launch of W.A. electric vehicle trial

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:51:49 +0000

Peter Meurs, managing director for WorleyParsons’ sustainable business arm EcoNomics, shows off his Blade Electron at the launch of Australia’s first major EV trial in Western Australia.

See video report here.

Read the story here

The Electron is on display at the Adelaide Clever Green Conference and Showcase

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:56:09 +0000

On display is the ‘CO2 Tacho’ to be installed in each Electron (naturally it will be smaller) to (a) record the CO2 content of energy being put into the car and (b) allow the drive to automatically set charging to commence when Green energy on the grid is at its highest and to turn charging off when dirty power is at its highest.

BEV featured on ABC Inside Business

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:47:46 +0000

Blade Electric Vehicles featured in the First Person segment of the ABC’s Inside Business program with Alan Kohler today.
Ross was interviewed about the business approach and long term goals of the company.
You can see a transcript and watch the video at the ABC website – click here.

Blade Electric Vehicles receives DOTARS approval to make 100 vehicles per year

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:33:31 +0000

Following a successful crash test last year, BEV has received official approval from the Department of Transport Administrator of Vehicle Standards to produce up to 100 electric vehicles per year. This builds on BEV’s status as a licensed low volume (second stage) manufacturer of motor vehicles.

Click here to visit the DOTARS RVCS (Road Vehicle Certification System) website to view the documentation. We have Certification Unit ID 41245.

Click here to see the press release

The Good Loaf Bakery, Bendigo, installs EV charging point

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:32:44 +0000

The Good Loaf Cafe and Bakery in Bendigo has installed an EV charging point outside the cafe to cater for patrons who wish to charge their vehicles while relaxing over a coffee or meal. Proprietor Laurie Whelan has long had an interest in renewable energy and the effects of climate change, and saw the opportunity to install the point while fitting out the premises.

“We were putting in bike racks and so forth, and I think electric vehicles will be around in increasing numbers in the next few years, so I was keen to cater for them as well here at the bakery”, he said.

New addition to management team

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:55:39 +0000

Dr Larry Jordan joins BEV management team as Chief Scientist.
Dr Jordan was Chief Scientist for General Motors Holden before joining Blade Electric Vehicles. We look forward to an exciting period of research and development with him on the team.

Blade Electron passes crash test with flying colours

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:35:49 +0000

Australia’s first commercial electric car, the Blade Electron, has passed the frontal offset crash test required under Australian Design Rule 73/00.

“The excellent test result proves that the Electron is a safe vehicle according to Australia’s stringent standards and further demonstrates Blade’s commitment to the safety of its customers”, said Blade Electric Vehicles founder, Ross Blade.

Click here for more photos.

See the press release

BEV powered by wind

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:50:26 +0000

BEV Castlemaine plant and the servers hosting this website are powered by 100% wind power.
So your Electron is even more environmentally friendly.