When it comes to the transmissions in their cars, almost all Americans prefer automatics, and increasingly few of our millennials even know how to drive standard (manual) transmissions.
Tag: Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles: “Has Anyone Ever Thought About This?”
A reader sent me the pic here and following: Has anyone ever thought about this? If all cars were electric… And if we were stuck in a three hour traffic jam in the cold of a blizzard, the batteries would …
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Amphibious Electric Vehicles
Is the total market for these small amphibious EVs really projected to be $4.7 billion by 2027? Well, I’m sure, if you ask the guy who proposes to build them and who wants you to invest in his company. Some …
Where Does Happiness Come From?
Here are some interesting words from one Ralph Marston, and they echo what Abe Lincoln said, “We’re just about as happy as we make up our minds to be.” Yet this has never seemed true to me. From where I …
From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: Ten Keys to Eco-Friendly Living
It’s common for households to want to change their lifestyles to help the planet. However, getting started can seem like a daunting task without guidance. These 10 keys to an eco-friendly way of life offer straightforward steps to try.
Makin’ Renewables Happen in Costa Rica
Getting rid of fossil fuels in the generation of Costa Rica’s electricity won’t be too tough. Loads aren’t huge, but renewable resources are. But what about transportation, where demand is significant (currently 1.4 million cars and trucks), and it’s growing …
From Guest Blogger Maria Hughes: Pros and Cons of Electric Cars
According to those in the know, the EV revolution is just around the corner. But, despite a greater number of models available, improvements to batteries and increased mileage ranges, many drivers remain unconvinced of the benefits of switching to a …
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Fuel Cell Range Extender for Electric Vehicles
I’m always happy when I get a note from 2GreenEnergy super-supporter Gary Tulie from his home in Buckinghamshire, England, if only because it gives me an opportunity to go find another pic of his beautiful county, just north and west …
Clean Transportation Vs. States’ Rights–It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again
The federal government is doing everything in its power to dismantle the environmental progress the U.S. has made in the last half century, but it’s facing stiff opposition from the more progressive states.
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Infiniti and Porsche Join Tesla and Volvo in Competitive EV Drive
In his publication Green Auto Market, editor and publisher Jon LeSage writes: Global automakers are seeing electrified luxury cars as vital to being Tesla-competitive, government mandate-compliant, and standing out as high-performance innovative carmakers.
