Electric Vehicles
Here’s a terrific video promoting a fun little three-wheeler that looks extremely well-conceived in every way – except the drive train. You’re going to ask your customers to put gasoline – deathfuel — into that cute, futuristic little thing? Sure, it gets …
Elio Motors Has An Appeal, But It Runs on WHAT?? Read More »
That sound you didn’t hear when that bike flew by at 170 mph was an electric engine. E-bikes have been popping up on streets for years, but they’re coming to a track near you. They’ll compete against gas bikes, inspire …
The truth of the matter is, all cars pollute. It doesn’t matter if they run on petroleum or diesel. Even hybrid and electric cars have been accused of contributing to pollution, at least indirectly. So how do you balance the …
From Guest Blogger Amy: How Safe is Your Car for the Environment? Read More »
Alysha Webb knows a great deal about the electric vehicle market and the role that China plays in it. I’ve met her at numerous auto shows, and I look forward to reading her always-informative blog posts. But her current piece …
Sometimes we hear calls for presidential mandates or other forms of governmental intervention from the least likely sources. For example, I would have bet that General Motors Chairman and CEO Daniel Akerson would have thought the private sector and the …
What About the Big Divorce — Between Big Auto and Big Energy? Read More »
Here’s a “TED Talk” recorded just last month featuring Elon Musk, the driving force behind PayPal, then Tesla Motors, SpaceX, and Solar City. What a wild ride it is to listen to a guy who thinks at this level. He …
Elon Musk Brings a "Pragmatic Futurism" to Our Energy Challenges Read More »
Here’s a conversation I’m having with a friend about the mess at Fisker, i.e., the departure of the company’s founder. Craig: That’s incredible about Fisker. What do you make of all this? Friend: It reminds me of John DeLorean in …
If Fisker Automotive Goes Away, It Won't Be the First Bad Idea To Do So Read More »
Whether you are headed to the office or the grocery store, walking doesn’t always cut it. Some modes of transportation are better than others, especially when it comes to keeping your carbon footprint low. Scooters – Not as Environmentally Friendly …
I just got back from another wonderful conference hosted by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) – this one in San Diego, called the Transportation and National Defense Forum. I skipped the first day, which focused on the military, …
American Council on Renewable Energy Hosts Great Conference on Alt-Fuel Transportation Read More »
A bit of predictable news in the electric vehicle space: GM will soon offer a 200-mile battery EV, and Coda Automotive is imploding under the weight of its stupidity and arrogance, leaving a few (gullible) suppliers with unpaid debts. The comments …
