ZENN announces 2008 model lineup

The biggest change to the 2008 ZENN is it now includes an AC drive system.  AC drive systems are more efficient, powerful, and do not reduce vehicle range.

New Exterior Model Enhancements

Wisconsin DOT now registers all NEV's

Effective December 4th, 2007 WISDOT assumed responsibility for licensing and registering NEVs in the State of Wisconsin.  The new NEV plates are the same size as current auto plates and are Turquoise in color with black lettering and have a Low Speed designation on them. The cost for the plates is $23 every 2 years.  This is a significant savings over a gas powered vehicle plate at $70 per year. 

We have been told that since this amendment has passed that the State of Wisconsin is now working on enacting a statewide NEV law that will allow NEV's to be driven anywhere in the state.

Wisconsin NEV cities / Current and under consideration

The following cities have approved an NEV ordinance: (new additions in Blue) Belleville, Stoughton, Mt. Horeb, Monona, Sun Prairie,  Prairie du Sac, Sauk City, Boscobel, Reedsburg, Waupan, Hillsboro, Wonewoc, La Crosse, Eau Claire, Eagle River, DePere, Green Bay, Ashwaubenon, Janesville, Beloit, Milwaukee, Ashland, South Beloit.

The following cities have NEV ordinances under consideration: (new additions in Blue) Madison, Watertown, Oconomowoc,  Milton, Kaukauna, Delevan, West Baraboo.

If your city is not listed above and it currently has an NEV ordinance or one is under consideration, please contact us so we may update our lists. We are willing to provide any assistance needed to have your community consider an NEV ordinance. This includes bringing an NEV to your city and meeting with your local government officials.

Miles cars and trucks now available!

Green Autos has 2 Miles ZX40S 4 door, 4 passenger NEVs in stock.  We also will be carrying the new 2008 Miles ZX40ST truck starting in April of 2008.  The 2008 truck has an AC drive and is perfect for hauling light loads.  More information on both models can be found at www.milesev.com

Energy Forecast for 2008

2007 is history, here is how crude oil and gas prices did in 2007:





                              January 1                     December 31             % Change
Crude Oil:               $59.30                          $96.50                       +62%
Gasoline:                 $2.29                           $2.95                         +29%

As you can see crude oil has increased significantly more than gasoline.  We can expect gasoline prices to increase starting in spring to better reflect the cost of crude oil.  Gas prices are predicted to increase to the $3.40 to $3.60 range by summer.  This could increase to $4.00 a gallon, or more, if there are any disruptions in the current supply of crude oil to the US.  Weather, political changes, capacities and accidents all play a role in prices for crude oil. 

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