May 27, 2010
DIY Electric Car Breaks World Record Going 624 Miles on One Charge
Photo: Japan Electric Vehicle Club
The Daihatsu Mira EV Broke Its Own Record An electric car went 623.76 miles (1,003 kilometers) on one charge, and on top of that it was a conversion done by the Tokyo-based Japan Electric Vehicle Club (link in Japanese), a group of EV enthusiasts. If they can do it, big automakers should definitely be able to do it. Read on for more details on the record-breaking electric car....Read the full story on TreeHugger