Atlanta-Based Startup Targets Electric Car Market
by Charles Molineaux for Business to Business Meet Wheego, a product of former Mindspring founder Mike McQuary When it comes to selling mainstream American consumers on an electric car, Mike McQuary, the CEO of Atlanta-based Wheego Electric Cars, reveals he has infused his creation with a clever special feature. "It's a real car," he says with a smile. As McQuary, the founder and former CEO of the blockbuster Internet pioneer Mindspring, insists that was the response he got in mid-December when he invited a dozen consultants and prospective dealers to see and test drive the vehicle. A stubby, two-seat subcompact doubtless in perpetual ...
In tune with the Whip
Here is the Whip in Charlotte, NC going through final dynamometer testing for calibrating the shocks and springs for final manufacturing specs.
MindSpring founder focuses on electric cars
by Charlie Vick for The Northside Neighbor Mike McQuary wants to resurrect the all-electric automobile. The Buckhead resident and former founder of Internet service provider MindSpring is now the CEO of RTEV, a Midtown-based company dedicated to designing and producing electric vehicles. For now, the company has a range of vehicles which largely resemble golf carts, but McQuary said the company's focus is presenting a number of vehicles, culminating in a full-sized electric car by 2010 which tops out at 60 mph and has a range of about 100 miles per charge. The car won't replace the need for a regular automobile, but ...
Electric Vehicle Company, RTEV, to launch
ATLANTA (May 6, 2008) – RTEV, one of the first electric vehicle (EV) companies to deliver affordable electric LSVs (Low Speed Vehicles), will celebrate its official launch at Georgia Tech on May 6, 2008. The event, to be held at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Convention Center from 10am-12pm, will feature a short presentation and Q&A followed by EV test drives. Electric Vehicle Adoption Fueled By Rising Gas Prices, Increased Environmental Awareness and Technological Advancements The electric vehicle industry is on the cusp of major growth due to technological advances in the batteries and chargers used to power them, rising gasoline prices, ...
RTEV Applies for $15 Million in Federal Loan Funds
Winnsboro, SC - Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Wheego Electric Cars, has applied for $15 million in low-interest loans under a new federal program to spur development of the next generation of U.S. fuel-efficient vehicles. "We are very excited at the opportunity to be able to accelerate our production of electric cars that will provide an economic transportation opportunity to the volatility of gasoline prices, reduce carbon emissions, and ultimately help strengthen U.S. energy security," said Wheego CEO Mike McQuary. "During this time of economic uncertainty, this special federal lending program is perfectly designed to keep the development of the electric automobile industry ...
Red Herring: Wheego Applying for $15M Loan
by Michael Lee for Red Herring Electric car manufacturer Wheego Electric Cars on Tuesday announced that it has applied for $15 million in low-interest federal loan funds for its electric vehicle, the Wheego Whip. The funds would go toward the construction of two assembly plants and a testing facility. The testing facility is important to development of the Whip. While the Whip can travel up to 60 mph, the vehicle does not yet meet the U.S. Department of Transportation crash test standards and is currently classified as a low speed vehicle meant for local roads only in the states. “[The light speed vehicle] is ...
Detroit News: Battery funds may be in mix
by David Shepardson for the Detroit News Congressional Dems, Obama consider using stimulus bill to finance advanced car research. Congressional Democrats and President-elect Barack Obama are considering allocating money for new advanced vehicles and advanced battery research from an $800 billion stimulus bill expected to pass Congress by next month. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., said lawmakers are making a big push for battery research and production in the United States. "I'd be very surprised if there is not serious money for batteries in the stimulus bill," Carper said. "If we're going to put all this money into battery development, it's important to me and ...
Press
by SocialTECH, January 29, 2010 San Diego-based Flux Power, the battery management technology spinout of LHV Power, said late...
Flux Power Selected as Advanced Energy Storage System Provider for Wheego Highway Speed EVsEarth Times, January 29, 2010 SAN DIEGO – (Business Wire) Flux Power Incorporated, a developer of advanced energy storage...
Wheego Electric Cars Selects Flux Power as Supplier for Lithium BatteriesAtlanta, GA, January 29, 2010 — Wheego Electric Cars, manufacturer of all-electric cars today announced it has selected...
Low Speed Vehicle Maker Wheego Whips Its New EV Up To 65 MPHby Nino Marchetti for Earth Techling, January 27, 2010 Low speed electric vehicle manufacturer Wheego, which recently debuted...
Wheego unveils all-electric Whip LiFe at Washington Auto Showby Anupam for EcoFriend, January 27, 2010 Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by electricity. Wheego has unveiled the Whip...
DC 2010: Wheego unveils high-speed Whip, looks a lot like the LSVby Sebastian Blanco for AutoBlog Green, January 26, 2010 Wheego Whip LiFe – Click above for high-res image gallery The one...
Wheego Electric Cars Previews Full-Speed Modelby Auto-Mobi.info, January 27, 2010 Wheego Electric Cars, manufacturer of all-electric cars, today announced it will unveil a...
Wheego Scheduled to Unveil Full-Speed PrototypeCar Buyers Notebook, January 26, 2010 The Full-Speed Wheego Whip Life is scheduled to be in attendance at the Washington Auto...
Freewheeling: Wheego Whip is an electric car for whipping around the neighborhoodBY EVELYN KANTER (MOTOR MATTERS), for Contra Costa Times, November 6, 2009 Wheego Whip is the newest affordable plug-in Electric...
‘Alternative’ the 2009 word in Tompkins County transportationby Stacy Shackford for the Ithaca Journal, December 29, 2009 Car may be king in Tompkins County, but maybe not for much longer. Transportation...
The Washington Auto Show: A Green MachineKMPH fox 26, December 23, 2009 2010 show to Launch Massive Showcase of Advanced Technology America’s greenest “tier-one”...
5 Reasons Your Next Car Will Be Electricby Jim Motavalli for Mother Nature Network, December 22, 2009 At the end of 2009, electric cars connected to smart grids have...
Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules On Electric Vehicle Tax CreditSmall, Task-Oriented Vehicles (STOV), December 19, 2009 Oklahoma’s Supreme Court recently ruled that the Garfield County District...
Electric Cars on Display at the Oklahoma Aquariumby Paul Crockett for Oklahoma’s KRMG Local News, December 18, 2009 (Tulsa, OK) – If you’re tired of the volatile...
The Nuclear Option to Climate Changeby Robert S. Siegel for Mind Your Own Damn Business Politics, December 11, 2009 Monday I wrote an article that has broken this...
Electrification: What About Wheego?by Julie Cridler for IRN, 12/1/2009 The road to auto industry electrification is littered with start-up companies that have aspirations...
Pleasant Hill Becomes 4th Bay Area City to Install Coulomb Charging Stations for Electric VehiclesUPI.com, December 9, 2009 Santa Claus to Unveil New ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations on December 10th The City of Pleasant...
Wheego Debuts Whip Electric Car in Dealersby Nino Marchetti for EarthTechling, November 2009 Wheego, one of the many electric car manufacturers striving to get their no-emissions...
Pritchard Automotive Going Electricby Ted Fioraliso, WENY-TV, November 13, 2009 ITHACA — It’s been five months since a popular Southern Tier car dealership...
Green Is Also The Color Of Moneyfrom Southeast Green, November 12, 2009 Can ‘good for the environment’ also be good for the bottom line? Please, please...
Press Releases
Atlanta, Georgia (February 8, 2010) – WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS, manufacturer of all-electric vehicles, today announced it has signed Foreign Affairs EV at Foreign Affairs Auto as its dealer with exclusive rights to sell the Wheego Electric Car product line in Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties in Florida.
Wheego President Jeff Boyd believes Foreign Affairs is a perfect fit for the Wheego brand. “Foreign Affairs has established a 28 year reputation for top quality automotive sales and service in West Palm Beach,” says Boyd. “They have dedicated a separate division of the company, Foreign Affairs EV, to their business. With extensive experience in this field, Foreign Affairs EV has been converting hybrid cars to 100% plug-in electric cars for Floridians throughout the state. We are confident that customers visiting Foreign Affairs will be extremely impressed with the knowledge, experience and attention to detail exhibited by this company. This isn’t a dealership dabbling with Electric Vehicles; they are experts, and are committed to the success of environmentally responsible vehicles.”
Foreign Affairs is a 28 year old family-run company in the heart of West Palm Beach. They will showcase the Wheego Whip with a test-drive event at their dealership on Saturday, February 20th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EV Division Manager Jonathan Ortiz invites the public to attend the test-drive event. “The Wheego Whip responds to the demand for a very high-quality, yet affordable electric automobile. We are excited to represent the Wheego brand in South Florida, and we know our customers will be pleasantly surprised by the quality, , performance, and features of this car.”
The Wheego Whip LSV (Low-Speed Vehicle) runs on sealed lead-acid batteries and qualifies for a 10% Federal Tax Credit in 2010. With a sticker price of $18,995, the Wheego Whip LSV net price is just over $17,000.
The Wheego Whip LiFe Full-Speed all-electric car is expected in the summer of 2010. A prototype of the car was unveiled in January at the Washington D.C. Auto Show. The Whip LiFe runs on a lithium battery pack, and will go approximately 100 miles on a charge. The sticker price on the Wheego Whip LiFe is targeted for the low $30k’s; the Whip LiFe qualifies for a $7500 Federal Tax Credit. Interested customers may reserve a car at Wheego.net/life.
Both Wheego Whip models are fully-loaded two-seat compact cars with fit, finish and features that compete with any other subcompact car on the market. Features include remote keyless entry, air conditioning, and MP3 stereo system.
About Wheego Electric Cars
Wheego Electric Cars is an innovation-driven and environmentally-conscious manufacturer of Electric Vehicles (EVs). Under the leadership of Mike McQuary, CEO and former MindSpring entrepreneur, Wheego Electric Cars has become a leader in the integration of advanced technology components. Wheego Electric Cars is one of the first EV companies to deliver affordable fully capable, street legal electric cars for everyday consumer use. For more information about Wheego, visit the company website at wheego.net.
About Foreign Affairs EV
Foreign Affairs EV is division of Foreign Affairs Auto, Inc. Foreign Affairs Auto has been established in South Florida since 1982. Foreign Affairs EV is focused on the market development and support of the very latest in plug-in electric transportation technologies targeted at individual consumers, corporations, universities, and government organizations. Foreign Affairs EV also represents Hymotion and the ChargePoint Network. Foreign Affairs EV & Foreign Affairs Auto can be visited online at www.ForeignAffairsAuto.com
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