Category: Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles

Here’s a video interview I did earlier today on my book (Renewable Energy – Facts and Fantasties) with Bill Moore and the fine folks at EV World.  Interesting set of questions, but I apologize for the horrible video quality (my …

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I note a certain level of confusion surrounding plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.  And I can certainly understand some level of bewilderment, as there are numerous variations on the plug-hybrid theme – as well as jargon that, in my opinion, serves …

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Their Enemies Read More »

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It looks like the debate on fuel economy for plug-in hybrids rages on unabated. General Motors just announced that its Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid car will carry a better efficiency rating that the Toyota Prius (long been recognized as the …

EPA Produces MPG-e Ratings for Plug-in Hybrids Read More »

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If you are looking for something totally new to get as a gift for Christmas then you need to look no further. As a matter of fact, this is one of those gifts that is for the man or woman …

From Guest Blogger Mark Ellis: Electric Bikes a Great Gift for Christmas Read More »

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Another report from the Los Angeles Auto Show: the car companies continue to impress me with their wisdom.  Here’s a minor example: their presence at shows like this is almost exclusively made by young, attractive people. Who’s talking up the …

The Carmakers Know Something About Image Read More »

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I spent a few hours this afternoon at the Los Angeles Auto Show, checking out the displays of the carmakers that are in the process of rolling out EVs. This year, I went on a “public” (vs. “press”) day, to …

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From what I hear from those who have attended, there is nothing magically different about this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show.  Of course, it would be hard to expect anything markedly different, with the economy continuing to spuitter; it’s only …

Los Angeles Auto Show: Check Out 50 Alternate Fuel Vehicles Read More »

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I’m having lunch shortly with Diane Tegarden, the host of “The Firewalker Flare – A Renewable Energy and Environmental Solutions Talk Radio Show.”  Diane is a terrifically sharp and energetic person, and was generous enough to have me on her …

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Earlier today, a friend sent me a link to this discussion of electric vehicles on Techcrunch, one of the great blogsite successes of the past few years. The article features the way-cool work of Plug-In America in its ongoing advocacy …

Electric Vehicles on Techcrunch Read More »

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I’m always amazed at how the auto industry continues to spin out new ideas – even at the expense of integrating concepts that, I would think, would have little chance of being seen together. Check out this video of Porsche’s …

Electric Vehicles Present Curious Challenges to Sportscar Makers Read More »

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