The Vector hopes readers follow Ford Motor Company and note how it is guaranteeing its relevance in the 21st Century. First and most obviously, we like the way it cooly turned down government bailout money, then turned a $2.7 billion …
[The Vector] Electric Vehicle Watch — Ford's "Focus Electric" Read More »
I accidentally came across a high-priced Deutsche Bank report on the future of electric transportation, sold to hedge fund managers and other heavyweight investors willing to pay big bucks for solid, well-researched advice. When I opened the piece, I expected …
As I learn more about the electric power utilities, I’m surprised at their large range of readiness with respect to both renewable energy and electric transportation. Here’s a message that I’ll soon be aiming at senior executives in the power …
Helping Power Utilities Migrate to Renewables, Electric Transportation Read More »
When you consider the rising price of gas, as well as other economic factors which are taking a toll on your bank account and wallet, you may want to consider a device that will help you save money while getting …
From Guest-Blogger Mark Ellis: The Benefits of Owning an Electric Moped Read More »
I have to say that I’m befuddled by all the electric vehicle bashing. Here’s an article from the Washington Post that really lays it on with a trowel. While author Charles Lane admits “the administration’s objectives – reducing carbon emissions …
I love these newspaper writers who spend about 10 minutes learning about electric transportation before publishing an article that will affect the thinking and behavior of many thousands of readers. Couldn’t this journalist from Canada’s “Globe and Mail” have stuck …
[The Vector] Some Electric Vehicles Reporters Have Wicked Slants to Their Coverage Read More »
My friend Paul Scott (EV/renewables consultant and all-around good guy) announced that his employer, Nissan/Renault, began its transition to electric in earnest on Saturday. In his blog on electric transportation, he points out: Nissan could have delivered the first LEAF to …
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 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 »
