It’s been several years since I interviewed Michael Scholey, CEO of Emcycle, on the 2GreenEnergy Video Report. Since that time, I’ve come across an uncountable number of designs for small urban commuter vehicles, like this novel approach. Personally, I’m still …
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Unless You’re Targeting the Coveted Death Valley Market, Urban Commuter Vehicles Should Be Enclosed
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Fuel Economy Standards – Getting Trickier As the Years Go By
Those of us old enough to remember can recall the day when cars sold in the U.S. – even new cars — didn’t require seat belts. And the debate here was fierce; public safety advocates had their reports detailing how …
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Electric Vehicle Drivers Save Big
As suggested in this article comparing the total cost of ownership of a Nissan LEAF and a Nissan Juke, electric vehicle owners save a considerable amount over the life of their cars, due primarily to the significant savings in fuel …
Elio Motors Has An Appeal, But It Runs on WHAT??
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 …
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From Guest Blogger Cherie: Go Fast and Save the Planet: Green Motorcycle Racing Is on the Way
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 …
From Guest Blogger Amy: How Safe is Your Car for the Environment?
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 …
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China's Role in the Electric Vehicle Market
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 …
What About the Big Divorce — Between Big Auto and Big Energy?
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 …
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Elon Musk Brings a "Pragmatic Futurism" to Our Energy Challenges
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 …
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If Fisker Automotive Goes Away, It Won't Be the First Bad Idea To Do So
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 …
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