Tango Cars: July 2009

Thursday, July 30, 2009

New UN center proposal unveiled in SF

SAN FRANCISCO—The site of a former San Francisco shipyard will be transformed to an international center focusing on green technology and global warming under a proposal by the city and the United Nations.

Mayor Gavin Newsom and a UN official unveiled the proposal today, saying it would be called the U.N. Global Compact Center and will have facilities intended to spawn clean tech businesses.

More info at the Mercury News.

The Tango "Sharkfin" - I Got Beat by a Fish!

Thanks to Jorg Brown over at Google, for these videos showcasing his Tango:

Portland International Raceway, July 25, 2009 - Alec Proudfoot drives Jorg Brown's Tango-EV Electric Car. Sets new modified production EV, 228 V (193 to 240 V) class record. The Tango had the nickname Sharkfin. Listen for the line, "I got beat by a fish!"

Portland International Raceway Drag Race, July 25, 2009 - Alec Proudfoot drives Jorg Brown's Tango EV in near record time for new modified production EV:

Monday, July 20, 2009

Plug-in Prius Pioneer in a Tango

Here is Dr. Andy Frank of UC Davis after a ride in the Tango. Dr. Frank and Felix Cramer are the main pioneers in the plug-in hybrid Prius.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Tango at Marin County Fair

Here are some photos of the Tango at the Marin County Fair. We were part of the Electric Wheels Show and the turn-out at the EV showcase was incredible.