Glenn Doty is a vital part of Doty Windfuels, a company with a terrific future in synthetic fuels made from off-peak wind energy, water, and CO2. I’ve written about them extensively; they’ve been a wonderful client, whose business plan I …
Are Electric Vehicles an Eco-friendly Replacement for Internal Combustion Engines? Read More »
I know I’m not Winston Churchill, but I try my best whenever I’m asked to speak publicly. Tomorrow should be interesting. I’m speaking at the Electric Vehicle Summit at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. If you happen to …
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Just got off the phone with Brooks Agnew, CEO of Vision Motors, with its unique, low-cost design for electric pick-up trucks. I really enjoy Brooks; he’s got a terrific temperament for dealing with the frustrations that are inherent in getting …
Good News from Vision Motors and Its Unique Electric Truck Design Read More »
I was amused at the remarks of BMW’s spokesperson Tom Kowaleski when I talked to him two years ago about the company’s initial foray into the EV market with the Mini E. He snickered when I asked if he’d consider …
BMW’s Electric Vehicle Program: Still Stuck in Neutral? Read More »
No one believes that we’ll be driving Hummers in 100 years. Without a doubt, the world will eventually electrify transportation and replace gas and diesel as its fuel source. But exactly how will this process unfold? By the way, this …
Electric Vehicles – 2011: Where’s the Industry Going? Read More »
I just came across this article on Chrysler’s plan to offer a natural gas-based car in 2017. I know this sounds like a strange reaction, but personally, this cheeses me off. I see it is an attempt to confuse and …
Am I the only one who was a bit stunned at Honda’s announcement today? CEO Takanobu Ito outlined the company’s plans to introduce both a mid-size plug-in hybrid and an electric commuter vehicle in the U.S. and Japan by the …
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There’s a lot to like about GE’s design (announced just the other day) for their electric vehicle charging station. It looks cools, offers “Level 2” (240 Volt) charging, and provides its customers with “future-proofing,” easily swapping in new technology when …
In response to my piece about the EV adoption curve in New York City, Josh Levin writes: Eighty percent of the adults who live in Manhattan do not own motor vehicles, and rely on buses, subway, taxis to get around …
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It looks like Deloitte Consulting has taken another stab at predicting the EV adoption curve – this time pointing out a comparison to the long consumer acceptance cycle of the common clothes washer. Deloitte cleverly notes that 80 years were …
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