Electric Vehicles
It looks like the Tesla “Gigafactory” will be built in Reno, NV, enabling the assembly of batteries for 500,000 electric vehicles annually. That’s a peck of EVs in anybody’s book (see photo). Tesla believes that their new vehicle, the Model …
Tesla’s “Gigafactory” Accelerates All Things Environmental Read More »
California has always been at the forefront of environmental regulation innovation, with a wide range of environmental policy tools aimed at reducing the human impact on the environment and encourage the use of greener technologies. But now, it seems that …
I’ve often mentioned that car ownership, the defining paradigm of transportation in the 20th Century, may be on its way out. A great number of events are conspiring to make this happen—one of which is urban planning to support walking …
Electric and hybrid vehicles have significantly increased in popularity over the last decade. It’s no wonder, since their great gas mileage and eco-friendly nature are desirable qualities for anyone looking to purchase a new vehicle. However, the price point of …
From Guest Blogger Blake Meredith: The Evolution of Electric Car Conversions Read More »
Are you bemused by our new-found interest in fuel cell vehicles? I certainly am. What they offer both to the consumer and to the environment has no appeal. They cost a huge premium to buy — and to fuel. The …
We’re Interested in Fuel Cell Vehicles — But Exactly Why? Read More »
I can’t say enough about the people who work in entry-level positions at the iconic ad agency Ogilvy and Mather. They work hard, they’re fabulously bright, and they’re profoundly respectful. One in particular (whom I won’t identify) and I have …
Ford Motor Company Will Soon Have Large Solar Carport Read More »
The future of motoring is ever changing. Majority of car manufacturers today have come up with their own brand and version of energy efficient or hybrid vehicles that are becoming more popular among the masses. Now, depending on the manufacturer, …
A friend asked if this salt water-powered car has merit. Sorry to say, but it’s a scam; the description of the “science” they provide is technobabble. Chemical energy is released when a molecule with high-energy bonds breaks apart, e.g., sugar …
From where you’re sitting right this minute, can you take public transportation to the airport? Many of your answers will be in the affirmative. Maybe you’re in Paris, and you take the RER to De Gaulle. Or maybe you’re in …
Public Transportation, Sustainability, and Corruption Read More »
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn made some radical statements this week on Nissan’s beating its competitors by rolling out driverless cars for sale by 2020. Say it ain’t so. I’m so disappointed to see that the automotive world is even talking …
