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  • Couple in Atlanta finally gets a LiFe, courtesy of Wheego

    by 
    Michael Gorman
    Michael Gorman
    04.23.2011

    Wheego has, at long last, let its first $32,995, 100-mile range LiFe electric two-seater loose on the public, and added another cute little electric car to the US EV collective. By either stroke-of-luck or sheer coincidence (no way is it intentional), the first of the breed was delivered today, otherwise known as Earth Day, to a couple of lucky owners in the ATL. Good to see Dixieland drivers (who often prefer something with a lift kit and Super Swampers to fuel-efficient subcompacts) bringing cleaner motoring to the derrrty South.

  • Wheego's so-called Whip LiFe delayed, supposedly still coming soon

    by 
    Tim Stevens
    Tim Stevens
    01.19.2011

    We'd thought the thing were on their way, scoring EPA certification back in December and, in theory, almost ready to roll. Turns out Department of Transportation approval is taking a little longer than anticipated, and so the $32,995, 65mph, 100 mile range cars still aren't fully road legal. The company has indicated it's received 500 orders for the things, orders which it hopes to start shipping by the end of this month. Given how many X's we have on our calendar this month that may prove to be optimistic as well, but still probably more realistic than your chances of getting a Leaf this year.