I know the world of transportation visionaries/futurists seems to be in love with the concept of the self-driving car, but I don’t see it. There is so much wrong with our existing paradigm in personal mobility, it’s hard to know …
Category: Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles
Tesla Motors Is a Success By Any Standard
Jiminy Cricket, Tesla Motors is really standing the automotive industry on its ear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the Tesla Model S a 5-star safety rating, not just overall, but in every subcategory without exception; it’s the …
The EPA’s MPG Ratings for Electric Vehicles – Essentially Meaningless
As my colleague Jon Lesage notes in his newsletter, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may be changing the way it does its MPG (miles per gallon) calculations. Recent news has shown large gaps between claims and truth in the …
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We Need a New Paradigm for Personal Mobility — But The Carmakers Have No Incentive To Provide It
A friend who follows the world of transportation just wrote, bemoaning the horrible congestion on our freeways and suggesting that we need a paradigm for personal mobility, insofar as our current cars are so big and bulky, and that they’re …
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop
I’m glad to hear all the buzz about Elon Musk’s Hyperloop concept. Now there’s a man selling into a clear and compelling need; who doesn’t want to get across a continent in less than an hour? Here, my friend Jon …
Will Fuel Cell Vehicles Succeed in the Market? Of Course Not
I’ll be 75 years old in 2030, so it’s likely that I’ll still be around to validate what I’m about to say: the idea, expressed in this article, that fuel cell vehicles will grow to $73.8 billion in sales (not $74 …
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Online Electric Vehicles
Frequent commenter Tim Kingston just sent me this piece on “Online Electric Vehicles,” i.e., EVs that use inductive charging built into the roads. He notes: “Here is an interesting idea. Good for city and school bus routes. I wonder if …
From Guest-Blogger Jess: 6 Top Electric Cars And Why You Should Buy One
Electric car options have exploded in the past couple of years. Prices have become more reasonable, while quality and features constantly improve. The government has also begun issuing a $7,500 federal income tax credit for qualified fully motor and battery-powered …
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Overhauling Transportation in Las Vegas with Electric Vehicles
Tony Hsieh (pronounced “Shay”), whose net worth is north of $800 million, is working on a plan to convert some of the 9000 taxis in Las Vegas to electric vehicles (Teslas) hailed by and paid for with smart phones. I …
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Great Solution for Urban and Community Driving
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Richard Marks, founder of EnVironmental Transportation Solutions, for many years now. His dream is to offer an affordable and versatile low-speed electric vehicle for urban/intra-community use called the EcoV, and let me tell you, …
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