Tag: national energy policy

In this edition of Green Auto Digest, my colleague Jon LeSage (pictured) gets at an issue that struck me when I first got interested in electric transportation: the EPA’s mile-per-gallon ratings.  We seem married to assigning MPG equivalents to EVs, even …

Fuel Efficiency Rating for EVs Make No Sense, But That Doesn’t Stop Us from Assigning Them Read More »

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A reader asked what I would do if I were elected to public office, by which I presume he meant: what would I do if I had unrestrained power to implement anything I want. First, let me say that I …

Let's Start with a Progressive National Energy Policy and Go From There Read More »

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I’m fascinated by the dynamics at work in our society that surround climate change.  The United States is notably sluggish in its response to the challenge, and, perhaps because of this, certain groups with progressive ideals are getting fairly militant.  …

350.Org Says: Stop Investing in the Fossil Fuel Industry Read More »

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My posts wind up (somehow) on Cleantechies Blog, where David Repka saw my article: In Renewable Energy, Things May Not Be What They Seem and commented: The greatest point of frustration is the lack of certainty and clear, coordinated, cohesive, …

CleanTechies Blog — Renewable Energy Read More »

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I am not sure about this smart grid. Yes, it will happen but if the only reason is the Government funding it, I know it will be a failure.  Smart investors will jump in early and then leave early before …

Invest in Electric Transportation Read More »

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