A reader notes: I did not see a comparison to natural gas powered vehicles. It’s the most abundant fuel we have in the US, and it’s dirt-cheap. True. Personally, I favor electric transportation because of the potential for clean transportation …
Tag: EVs
Oil Carries a Few Externalities, Like Death and Dismemberment
I received the normal pushback on my recent piece praising electric transportation. In response, I make two broad points: 1) We are most definitely headed in the direction of clean energy, electric transportation (including small, urban commuter vehicles, e-bikes, mass …
Oil Carries a Few Externalities, Like Death and Dismemberment Read More »
The Auto Industry Embraces Electric Vehicles – Kicking and Screaming
If you’re looking for evidence that the auto companies are resisting the migration to EVs, here’s news from sunny California. It appears that Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota have successfully lobbied the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and members of the …
The Auto Industry Embraces Electric Vehicles – Kicking and Screaming Read More »
Electric Transportation Offers Advantages, But No Free Lunch
A reader writes in: Craig, I’m reading your book and really like the point made about gas being double dirty and double inefficient because of the refining process. I just think that the conversation then should also look at the …
Electric Transportation Offers Advantages, But No Free Lunch Read More »
Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Nissan/Renault, Has a Lot Riding on Electric Vehicles
At this point, Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Nissan/Renault, has invested $5.6 billion into electric vehicle technology — a big bet, to be sure. But I believe he feels it to be a fairly safe one, as it rests on his …
Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Nissan/Renault, Has a Lot Riding on Electric Vehicles Read More »
Tagged with: alternative energy, Carlos Ghosn, clean energy, Electric Vehicles, EVs, green energy, Nissan/Renault, Renewable Energy
Shortfall in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations?
A reader points out, “Given this map of electric vehicle charging stations, there is a serious shortfall, given that there will be over 30 models of electric vehicles available in 2013.” I see the point, but I’m not particularly swayed. …
Shortfall in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations? Read More »
Snappy Little Electric Trike
I just got off the phone with long-time 2GreenEnergy supporter Ron McCurdy who reviewed his electric trike website with me. He’s looking for dealers and other business partners; anyone interested can reach him at freedex@rogers.com. Ron also pointed me to Organic …
Small and Affordable Battery Electric Vehicles
Lots of folks are wondering what the future of transportation looks like. While none of us knows for sure, we can have some level of certainty as to what it does not look like: a 4000 pound hunk of steel, …
Inductive Charging Offers Advantages in Electric Transportation
I’ve been lucky enough to derive so much pleasure from business travel – and to conduct so much business during personal trips — that I long ago ceased to try to separate the two. Case in point: this trip back …
Inductive Charging Offers Advantages in Electric Transportation Read More »
What Does the Future Look Like for Electric Vehicles? Renewable Energy?
Over a cold beverage during the holidays, my brother Geoff (terrific person) came to ask me about my level of satisfaction with what I’m doing here at 2GreenEnergy. “It’s a mixed bag,” I told him, candidly. “It’s a combination of …
What Does the Future Look Like for Electric Vehicles? Renewable Energy? Read More »
