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 …
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World’s First 3-D Printed Auto – a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Here’s the new Urbee Hybrid, a car described as the world’s first 3-D printed auto, developed by Minneapolis’ Stratasys and Winnipeg engineering group, Kor Ecologic. Apparently, the company will not divulge too much information about its drivetrain, other than that …
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Are Electric Vehicles "Over-Hyped?"
As exemplified in this article by Rick Newman, the media is fond of telling us that electric vehicles are over-hyped and destined to disappoint their owners. This, in turn, affects the way most people view the industry. I took some …
Electric Transportation on Bermuda
Ah, the tony island nation of Bermuda. Legendary coral sands. Gently wafting ocean breezes. A climate that defines the word “temperate.” And emissions from gasoline and diesel cars and trucks that can choke a horse. Enter Island Green, a Bermuda-based …
2GreenEnergy to Discuss Electric Vehicles on BlogTalkRadio
In preparation for my being a guest next week on BlogTalkRadio, in which I’ll be answering questions on electric transportation, I had lunch yesterday with the show’s host Diane Tegarden. Diane is an author on a wide range of subjects …
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Aptera – Unique Approach to Electric Vehicle Design
A few readers have written in, worried about Aptera, afraid that they might have gone belly-up. No, they’re alive and well, though still in pre-production. They’ve moved to a nice facility in Oceanside, which I plan to visit next time …
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AeroVironment's Deal with Nissan to Provide Electric Vehicle Home-Charging Stations
Last January, AeroVironment closed the deal with Nissan to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services to customers of the LEAF. Since that time, they’ve been particularly difficult to get on the phone to discuss an appearance on the 2GreenEnergy …
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Top-notch EV Designer Becomes Available
My friend Bruce Severance called last night and announced his availability to rejoin the ranks for those who are engineering tomorrow’s electric vehicles. I can’t even begin to list this guy’s credentials – both in terms of formal training at …
Electric Vehicle Design
I’m always interested in what the folks in electric vehicle auto design come up with. Common wisdom dictates an approach in which an EV driver makes a bold and clear statement of his choice — and his environmental consciousness — …
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