I go on occasional rants about the lunacy of the EPA’s rating electric cars (pure EVs that use no gas, e.g., the Nissan LEAF) on their gas mileage. Apparently, John Voelcker of GreenCarReports.com agrees: Idiocy…. So it’s come down to …
EPA Needs Help in Creating Meaningful Ratings for Electric Vehicles Read More »
Here’s a video interview I did earlier today on my book (Renewable Energy – Facts and Fantasties) with Bill Moore and the fine folks at EV World. Interesting set of questions, but I apologize for the horrible video quality (my …
I just sat through a sad but realistic webinar on the effects of the midterm elections on US energy policy. No surprises. Two key items: 1) Generally, energy policy will not be a priority for the foreseeable future, and thus …
Global renewable energy – and the clean energy race for technology, manufacturing, sales and implementation – may be one of the defining global economic issues of our century. Where does the U.S. stack up? We know that other countries are …
[The Vector] Innovation, Growth and Competitiveness: China and the U.S. Read More »
I spend at least a few minutes every day taking actions to connect myself with the world’s most visible proponents of renewable energy. Right now, I’m trying to contact Tom Steyer, by all odds, one of the most vigorous and …
Perhaps a number of you recall Mr. Shields’s blog posts regarding ammonia fuel from a few months ago. I believe there is also a reference to ammonia in “Renewable Energy: Facts and Fantasies” during the interview with Matt Simmons. I …
Liquid Ammonia Fuel and Model Sustainable Cities Read More »
I note a certain level of confusion surrounding plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. And I can certainly understand some level of bewilderment, as there are numerous variations on the plug-hybrid theme – as well as jargon that, in my opinion, serves …
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Their Enemies Read More »
From “CLIMATE ACTION 2009” for the UN Conference in Copenhagen In this talk, Hermann Scheer debunks the myth of renewables being too expensive and explains why we must keep developing clean tech, describing how each affected industry can make the …
It looks like the debate on fuel economy for plug-in hybrids rages on unabated. General Motors just announced that its Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid car will carry a better efficiency rating that the Toyota Prius (long been recognized as the …
