Electric Vehicles
The true eco-friendliness of EVs is a frequently debated topic here — largely built around potential shortages of lithium carbonate, the mineral from which lithium-ion batteries are made. Frequent blogger and thoughtful guy Edgar M. van Wngerden writes: Here: http://www.theoildrum.com/node/6228 …
I notice that 17 people have responded with comments thus far to my recent piece on Renewable Energy World in which I discussed plug-in hybrids and the Chevy Volt in particular. Although the purpose of my original article was to …
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 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 »
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 …
If you are looking for something totally new to get as a gift for Christmas then you need to look no further. As a matter of fact, this is one of those gifts that is for the man or woman …
From Guest Blogger Mark Ellis: Electric Bikes a Great Gift for Christmas Read More »
Another report from the Los Angeles Auto Show: the car companies continue to impress me with their wisdom. Here’s a minor example: their presence at shows like this is almost exclusively made by young, attractive people. Who’s talking up the …
I spent a few hours this afternoon at the Los Angeles Auto Show, checking out the displays of the carmakers that are in the process of rolling out EVs. This year, I went on a “public” (vs. “press”) day, to …
From what I hear from those who have attended, there is nothing magically different about this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Of course, it would be hard to expect anything markedly different, with the economy continuing to spuitter; it’s only …
Los Angeles Auto Show: Check Out 50 Alternate Fuel Vehicles Read More »
