Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 18, 2009

There has never been a shortage of stories in the press denigrating plug-in electric cars. The press release headline blares: "PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE COSTS LIKELY TO REMAIN HIGH, BENEFITS MODEST FOR DECADES." Because people naturally, logically believe electric cars are a good idea. Department of Energy. Stacked deck?

PHEV 100

PHEV Plug-in Plug Hydrogen 100

Creative Greenius

JANUARY 11, 2010

It seems like only yesterday that I was out picking up trash in Old Town Torrance, but it was in fact in January of 2009. 131 blog posts on this site in 2009 garnering a total of 58,826 page hits for the year. Things started out bad from the first day of 2o00 and went downhill from there. And I worked my ass off.

2010 186

2010 Grid Climate Change Solar 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2016

The research for the report was done by a team of graduate students from 2009 to 2014, and includes some 20 projects. There are many options available for reducing the fuel, energy, and GHG emissions impacts of LDVs. Overall, we have substantial opportunities for reducing environmental and climate impacts from light-duty road vehicles.

MIT 150

MIT Transportation Climate Energy 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle.

Oregon 58

Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

As announced by most of the major automotive manufactures, most recently Daimler, the next step is the plug-in hybrid, which will run a vehicle solely on electricity with backup combustion-engine capability for those who are still “range afraid.” New investments in battery technology and production are announced daily.

Charging 30

Charging Battery Batteries Nickel Metal Hydride 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

market b y the end of 2009. It is aggressively in talks with Portland General Electric Plug-In Charging Stations , ( POR ) and other states including Michigan, and California that are scrambling to offer incentives. Think is also working closely with the Brussel based Eurelectric , the European union of electricity industry.

Manufacturer 34

Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34