2010.09.16 - Swiss TV - Swiss X-Tracer wins the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE stefspec 2010-09-21 | The award, worth $ 2,500,000, "X Prize" to encourage energy efficiency in vehicle goes to a Swiss company. The winner is the team of X-Tracer Peraves Switzerland AG, an innovative sports car. Swiss TV - Tagesschau http://www.videoportal.sf.tv/video?id=5c133eb4-6f45-4fda-bba0-ed5f438c7d09 http://www.tagesschau.sf.tv/Nachrichten/Archiv/2010/09/16/Vermischtes/Schweizer-X-Tracer-sahnt-ab http://peraves.wordpress.com/2010/09/20/swiss-tv-swiss-x-tracer-wins-the-progressive-insurance-automotive-x-prize
1991 EcoMobile World Championship - Most Circuit Czechoslovakia stefspec 2013-11-06 | Another incredibly historic 10 minute video narrated by longtime cabin motorcycle feet forward and Peraves EcoMobile and MonoTracer advocate Paul Blezard.http://peraves.wordpress.com/2012/11/24/back-to-the-future-with-dalniks-and-ecomobiles
The Peraves EcoMobile - Discovery Beyond 2000 (1994) stefspec 2013-11-06 | A wonderful and historic video segment covering the Swiss Peraves EcoMobile invention of Arnold Wagner that appeared on the Discovery Channel show "Beyond 2000" in 1994.http://peraves.wordpress.com/2012/11/24/back-to-the-future-with-dalniks-and-ecomobiles
The Peraves EcoMobile - Discovery Invention (1991) stefspec 2013-11-06 | A wonderful and historic video segment covering the Swiss Peraves EcoMobile invention of Arnold Wagner that appeared on the Discovery Channel show "Invention" in 1991.http://peraves.wordpress.com/2012/11/24/back-to-the-future-with-dalniks-and-ecomobiles
1941 Dálník by Jan Anderle stefspec 2013-11-06 | The 1941 Dálník (Cabin Motorcycle) of Jan Anderle is an open two seater with a body by Sodomka and Jawa-Minor engine built between the years of 1938-1941. This is the first real Dálník in what is now the Czech Republic. The machine was controlled by a handlebar which could be moved to the axis of the vehicle. Lateral suspension was mechanically inserting. The driving performance can be appreciated from this wartime newsreel where the vehicle is captured in full speed. .engine: twin JAWA 561ccm MINOR, maximum power: 19.5 HP, speed: 120 kph, consumption 4.5 l/100km, weight: 300 kgHistory of Jan Anderle and his Dálníks: http://bit.ly/WHHxU1http://peraves.wordpress.com/2012/11/24/back-to-the-future-with-dalniks-and-ecomobiles
1991 Alpenfahrt - Alpine Ride with Peraves EcoMobiles stefspec 2013-11-06 | A video of Swiss made Peraves EcoMobiles going for a ride in the Italian Dolomites back in September 26-29, 1991.http://peraves.wordpress.com/2012/11/24/back-to-the-future-with-dalniks-and-ecomobiles
Green Light Cycle (the fastest) - TRON Uprising stefspec 2013-11-04 | In this short clip from the 4th Episode of TRON Uprising, "Blackout", Zed unveils his 30% faster "green light cycle" with overdrive. We've always known that green is the fastest!The MonoTracer is the real world TRON light cycle.Please allow this short clip to remain posted both to entice more viewers to watch TRON Uprising and as an educational clip of the TRON light cycles.http://peraves.wordpress.com/2012/09/28/the-monotracer-is-the-tron-encom-786-light-cycle
ENCOM 786 Light Cycle Reveal #2 - TRON Uprising stefspec 2013-11-04 | A short clip from the second episode of season 1 of Disney XD's Tron Uprising - "The Renegade, Part 1". The 2nd glimpse of Kevin Flynn's 1983 vintage 2nd generation light cycle, the ENCOM 786. The fastest light cycle ever made.The MonoTracer is the real world Tron ENCOM 786 light bike. Please allow this short clip to remain posted both to entice more viewers to watch Tron Uprising and as an educational clip of the phenomenal ENCOM 786 light cycle.http://peraves.wordpress.com/2012/09/28/the-monotracer-is-the-tron-encom-786-light-cycle
ENCOM 786 Light Cycle Reveal #1 - TRON Uprising stefspec 2013-11-04 | The ENCOM 786 reveal from the second episode of season 1 of Disney XD's TRONUprising - "The Renegade, Part 1". We are introduced to Kevin Flynn's 1983 vintage 2nd generation light cycle, the ENCOM 786. The fastest light cycle ever made. Mara, voiced by Mandy Moore, reveals her passion for the ENCOM 786 in this clip.The MonoTracer is the real world TRON ENCOM 786 light bike.Please allow this short clip to remain posted both to entice more viewers to watch TRON Uprising and as an educational clip of the phenomenal ENCOM 786 light cycle.http://peraves.wordpress.com/2012/09/28/the-monotracer-is-the-tron-encom-786-light-cycle
BMW Press Conference - i8 Concept Roadster & i3 Concept Coupé - Los Angeles Auto Show 2012-11-28 stefspec 2012-12-01 | 2012.11.28 - The complete 16 minute BMW of North American Press Conference launched by Ludwig Willisch (President and CEO BMW of North America, LLC) from the floor of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Adrian van Hooydonk (Senior Vice President BMW Group Design) introduces the plug-in hybrid BMW i8 Concept Roadster and all electric i3 Concept Coupé.
All Electric FIAT 500e Driving B-Roll Footage stefspec 2012-11-30 | All Electric FIAT 500e Driving B-Roll Footage from the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show debut.
Chevrolet Press Conference - Spark EV Debut - Los Angeles Auto Show 2012-11-28 stefspec 2012-11-30 | 2012.11.28 - The complete 11 minute Chevrolet Press Conference from the floor of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Pam Fletcher (Executive Chief Engineer) debuts the all electric Chevrolet Spark EV. Power: 100kW (134hp)Battery Capacity: 20kWhrs liquid cooledOnboard Charger: 3.3kW L2Charge Connector: J1772 SAE Combo for both L2 and DC Fast ChargeRecharge Time from full depletion on L2: ~7 hoursRecharge Time to 80% using DC Fast Charge: ~20 minutesRange: ~100mi city, ~80mi freewayPrice: $32,500 before incentives
FIAT Press Conference - all electric 500e Debut - Los Angeles Auto Show 2012-11-28 stefspec 2012-11-29 | 2012.11.28 - The complete 24 minute FIAT Press Conference from the floor of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Olivier François (Chief Marketing Officer Chrysler Group & Head of FIAT Brand Worldwide) debuts the all electric FIAT 500e along with the new FIAT 500L. The new all electric FIAT 500e is poised to stop Global Warming and start Global Hotness.Power: 83kW (111hp)Battery Capacity: 24kWhrs liquid cooled (Bosch/Samsung)Onboard Charger: 6.6kWRecharge Time from full depletion: ~4 hoursRange: ~100mi city, ~80mi freewayPrice: TBD but rumored to be around ~$35k before incentives...more possibilities...
MonoTracer MTI-1200 Review by AutoEsporte TV stefspec 2012-10-08 | 2012.09.30 - AutoEsporte TV from Brazil travels to California and reviews the Peraves MonoTracer MTI-1200 in Los Angeles.http://g1.globo.com/autoesporte/videos/t/todos-os-videos/v/monotracer-mistura-moto-carro-e-aviao-e-e-destaque-do-filme-o-vingador-do-futuro/2164897http://peraves.wordpress.com/2012/10/07/autoesporte-tv-reviews-the-monotracer-mti-1200
The MonoTracer Lane stefspec 2011-05-31 | Commuting in the HOV lane on the Northbound 405 just before the 10 freeway during evening rush hour traffic in a MonoTracer. When the freeway becomes gridlocked as it always does in this area, the MonoTracer can opt to lane split helping to reduce congestion, fuel consumption, and emissions.http://peraves.wordpress.com/2011/06/02/the-monotracer-lanehttp://21stCenturyMotoring.com/How and Why Motorcycle Lane Splitting is Safe and Good: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNGD9AAIfFUCalMSTA: http://www.calmsta.org/ca_vc.htmLane Sharing: http://www.laneshare.org/ca.htmCHP Lane Splitting: http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/answers.htmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lane_splittingLane splitting supporters also state that the US DOT FARS database shows that fatalities from rear end collisions into motorcycles are 30% lower in California than in Florida or Texas, states with similar riding seasons and populations but which do not permit lane splitting.
TRANSLOGIC 48: MonoTracer e stefspec 2011-05-04 | In March 2011, Bradley Hasemeyer of AOL's TRANSLOGIC met up with 21st Century Motoring's Jim Lorimer at Richmond International Raceway in Virginia to receive his first lesson in MonoTracering with the actual Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE winning MonoTracer e. Reminiscent of the original Tron light cycles, the DuPont Kevlar® monocoque all electric MonoTracer e is unlike anything Bradley has driven before. Bradly describes the MonoTracer e as "crazy fast" with "acceleration that is ridiculous". [Source: http://translogic.aolautos.com/2011/03/28/translogic-48-monotracer-e] Uploaded to YouTube in order to allow embedding within Wordpress which won't support the original .swf, and to allow play on iPhones and iPads. Peraves Blog Entry: http://peraves.wordpress.com/2011/04/02/translogic-48-monotracer-e-test-drive
MonoTracer e - One of the Miracles of Science made possible by DuPont Kevlar® stefspec 2011-05-02 | DuPont and Peraves are combining their Innovation and Performance in the world's most energy-efficient high performance two-seater, the Peraves MonoTracer "e", with a unique composite monocoque passenger safety cell built entirely from DuPont Kevlar® fibres. This video was filmed at the JEC Composites Show 2011 in Paris by Alex Wuersch from DuPont International Operations in Geneva, Switzerland and is courtesy of DuPont Kevlar®. http://peraves.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/peraves-monotracer-e-and-dupont-kevlar-together-at-jec-2011
X-Tracer: A ride through the Sierra Nevada stefspec 2010-11-29 | Roger Weichert of Mediafusion GmbH, Neuheim Switzerland made this fabulous HD movie in early November 2010 when Roger Riedener drove the X PRIZE winning all electric X-Tracer to the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas from Los Angeles. Jim Lorimer accompanied in the White MonoTracer. The running gag is that they paid the Venice beach musician $5 to record his song, and the E-Tracer used the equivalent of $5 of electricity for the 625 mile roundtrip through the desert. http://peraves.wordpress.com/2010/11/28/x-tracer-a-ride-through-the-sierra-nevada
The ZERO Race - ZeroTracer Ahead - swissinfo.ch stefspec 2010-11-03 | 2010.11.02 - swissinfo.ch video covering the ZERO Race. Interview with ZeroTracer's Frank Loacker. http://peraves.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/zerotracer-ahead-in-zero-race Video uploaded to YouTube in order to share/view on Wordpress, Facebook, and mobile phones. *********************************************************** http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/multimedia/video/The_Zero_race.html?cid=28688928&quality=high The ZERO race - Swiss ahead in round the world "clean car" race. Three teams driving zero emission vehicles are competing to circumnavigate the world in 80 days, and the Swiss are winning the race so far. Their sporty, two-seater, enclosed motorcycle, the ZeroTracer, was designed and engineered by Tobias Wülser and Frank Loacker at Designwerk in Winterthur. swissinfo caught up with Frank half way through the competition. (Designwerk/Julie Hunt, swissinfo.ch)
E-Tracer by Night stefspec 2010-11-01 | 2010.10.02 - Roger returning from the Santa Monica http://altcarexpo.com on the freeway in the E-Tracer #7009 at 9:40PM. http://peraves.wordpress.comhttp://peraves.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/e-tracer-by-night
Peraves MonoTracer® stefspec 2010-10-15 | The original Peraves MonoTracer® company video with the first MonoTracer® from 2007. http://www.monotracer.com http://peraves.wordpress.com http://www.21stcenturymotoring.com
2010.10.01 5th Annual AltCar Expo in Santa Monica stefspec 2010-10-02 | Dave Kunz from Los Angeles KABC-TV channel 7 reports on the 5th Annual AltCar Expo in Santa Monica on 2010.10.01. AC Propulsion powered LUXGEN eMPV and the PIAXP E-Tracer were in attendance. KABC report: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/car_tips&id=7701732 KABC video: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/video?id=7701730 http://peraves.wordpress.com/2010/10/01/kabc-tv-news-report-on-the-5th-annual-altcar-expo-in-santa-monica
Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Winners on Today Show stefspec 2010-09-19 | 2010.09.17 - Phil LeBeau covers the 3 PIAXP winning vehicles with their Team Leaders early Friday morning in New York City on MSNBC's Today Show. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/39230118#39230118 http://peraves.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/automotive-x-prize-winners-on-today-show
Apple Power Macintosh G3 B&W - Open Minded stefspec 2009-09-30 | The all new (1999) Power Macintosh G3 B&W 30 second advert.
Apple Power Macintosh G3 B&W - The Look of Love stefspec 2009-09-30 | In 1999 Apple released the Power Macintosh G3 Blue & White in a completely redesigned tower case with handles. Here is one of their excellent promo introductions to the (then) latest greatest Macintosh.
2009.05.17 Plugging Into a Milbank U5000-XL Power Panel stefspec 2009-05-27 | Linda Nicholes plugs her Tesla Roadster into a newly installed Milbank U5000-XL Power Panel via a Tesla MC120 mobile charge cord. http://www.stefanoparis.com/redirect/MilbankInstalls.html
2008.11.20 CNNs Energy Fix on Plug-Ins stefspec 2008-11-28 | CNN's Energy Fix segment discusses The Big Three bailout and Plug-In EVs like GM's Chevy Volt.
2008.07.23 Solartaxi visits Simi Valley stefspec 2008-08-08 | An 8 minute video of Louis Palmer's Solartaxi AeroVironment visit in Simi Valley, CA on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. http://www.stefanoparis.com/redirect/Solartaxi-Simi.html
The Power of Electric stefspec 2008-06-02 | Produced for Google's RechargeIT.org call for videos on "Why I Want to Drive a Plug-In". Starring Stefano Paris as TURBO Guy, Gary Winterboer as EV Guy, and Alexandra Paul as the very attractive woman. Go Electric and Feel the Power! http://www.stefanoparis.com/redirect/ThePowerOfElectric.html
