Category: Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles

I can see that the process of learning more about the world of energy and transportation is making me a bit cynical. But virtually everywhere I turn, I see so little emphasis on the truth, and so much posturing to …

The Energy and Transportation Industries – Politics At All Levels Read More »

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Apparently, I’m wrong about the plug-in version of the Toyota Prius. When I first saw the prototype at the “Plug-In” show a year ago, I thought to myself (and actually asked the representative in the booth) “Are you sure this …

Announcing the Plug-in Version of the Toyota Prius: ZZzzzzzzz Read More »

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Craig:  Why focus only on Zero Emissions? Turbocharged ICEs and even fuel cell EVs are consuming the oxygen we breathe. Taking care of GHG emissions is part of the solution – natural oxygen is also in short supply. Imagine all …

From Guest Blogger Mihai Grumazescu re: Zero Emission Vehicles Read More »

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[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZm4idH5kzc&w=480&h=390] On this segment of the 2GreenEnergy Video Report, I discuss electric transportation with host George Alger. I make some bold predictions here, namely, that I see this happening far faster and with fewer bumps in the road than …

2GreenEnergy Video Report – Electric Vehicles Read More »

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Ruohvz6_o&w=480&h=390] Here, I discuss the “hydrogen economy” with 2GreenEnergy Video Report host George Alger. I know there are sincere and learned who disagree with me on this, but I don’t see it happening.

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I was out visiting Bremach, a local electric truck manufacturer yesterday.  When we pulled back into the parking lot after a thrilling test drive, I told the company’s CEO, “Wow, this is terrific stuff.  It’s super-sturdy, offers great performance in …

Bremach — An Electric Truck Not Designed for Treehuggers Read More »

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For all the attention it is receiving, the Chevrolet Volt is not going to change much about the typical vehicle GM sells.

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There is definitely a change in the air for electric vehicles. With all the buzz about the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf plus the recent up-tick in oil prices the automotive public is interested in the opportunities that exist …

Talking Electric Vehicles with Doug Rosen Read More »

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I know everyone seems to be all worked up about the delays in the production of electric vehicles.  Some even (erroneously) conflate this with a lack of demand, or pessimism about the industry generally.  Venturebeat notes: Nissan … initially planned …

Why Such Combative Reporting on Electric Vehicles? Read More »

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When the occasion permits, I try to write in an entertaining style, rather than just blasting the reader with whatever facts or opinions I happen to have handy at the time. But I know I’ll never be able to begin …

Some Great Writing on the Chevy Volt Read More »