Electric Vehicles
I can’t say enough about the people who work in entry-level positions at the iconic ad agency Ogilvy and Mather. They work hard, they’re fabulously bright, and they’re profoundly respectful. One in particular (whom I won’t identify) and I have …
Ford Motor Company Will Soon Have Large Solar Carport Read More »
The future of motoring is ever changing. Majority of car manufacturers today have come up with their own brand and version of energy efficient or hybrid vehicles that are becoming more popular among the masses. Now, depending on the manufacturer, …
A friend asked if this salt water-powered car has merit. Sorry to say, but it’s a scam; the description of the “science” they provide is technobabble. Chemical energy is released when a molecule with high-energy bonds breaks apart, e.g., sugar …
From where you’re sitting right this minute, can you take public transportation to the airport? Many of your answers will be in the affirmative. Maybe you’re in Paris, and you take the RER to De Gaulle. Or maybe you’re in …
Public Transportation, Sustainability, and Corruption Read More »
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn made some radical statements this week on Nissan’s beating its competitors by rolling out driverless cars for sale by 2020. Say it ain’t so. I’m so disappointed to see that the automotive world is even talking …
I have both good and bad news for folks who own cars and occasionally have to park them in urban areas. First the good news: Almost 20% of the gasoline consumed in urban driving is eaten up by people looking …
The Future of Transportation: The Parking Meter Is a Double-Edged Sword Read More »
Cars that run on electricity have been around for a while now, but the fact they are still too expensive for most consumers prevents them from becoming commonplace. That’s why those who want to preserve the environment by using alternative …
I have been taking a break from writing books, largely because I was out of ideas—until just a minute ago when I had what I think is a good concept: how the tech giants (e.g., Google) and the American billionaires (e.g., …
Changing the Face of Energy and Transportation in the 21st Century Read More »
Yesterday, I came across skyTran, a rather futuristic idea for mass transportation —a concept designed to relieve urban congestion and reduce the eco-footprint associated with transportation generally. Here’s one of dozens of illustrations they have on the website:
A fellow by the colorful name Ulysses Pascal wanted my opinion of his plan to convert internal combustion engine-based cars and trucks to electric vehicles. With his permission, I thought I’d publish our conversation and see if other readers have …
