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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

The good news? When he proposes steps to improve oil industry safety, we hope he won’t say, “Let’s make sure this never happens again.” That’s why we need a second speech with a new strategy. We’re now in the crisis CalCars knew, when we began in 2002, would some day arrive. (We The good news? We just had to do it.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Seeking Alpha Home The Macro View Stocks & Sectors Global Markets ETFs Investing Ideas Breaking News Transcripts Register | Login Email: Password: Forgot Your Password? The Think City was short-lived in the States with production halting in 2002 after just 1005 cars had been assembled. safety requirements. Tis time to return to basics.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. Posted by: Na | Apr 13, 2009 4:28:53 PM 18 models that get 30 mpg, yeah right! Thats short-sighted.

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