Electric Car Faces Uphill Climb

by John Gartner Wired News, 23 Jun 2006 With much of the country looking in the rear-view mirror at $3 gas, Feel Good Cars picked an opportune time to introduce an electric car. Its ZENN low-speed vehicle will be on dealers' floors by summer. The ZENN (for Zero Emission No Noise) looks a lot like an ordinary car, but unlike hybrids like Toyota's Prius it is not designed to replace a traditional vehicle. It has a top-rated speed of 25 mph, and based on a test drive it simply cannot handle steep hills on public roads. Still, it could find a niche among eco-sensitive flatlanders in search of a second car for short trips. Read more