Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

February also saw the publication of a Los Angeles Times interview with US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu ( earlier post ), in which he voiced concern that the effects of climate change could decimate California’s agriculture as well as its urban water supplies.

Climate 236

Climate Climate Change 2009 Emissions 236

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

CO2 from cars does not contribute to smog and is not harmful to human health but it is one of the leading contributors to global warming. That means you can drive around town as an electric car, and then jump on the freeway and head to Los Angeles, without having to recharge the battery.

Prius 100

Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. The resulting fuel efficiency improvements mean lower CO2 emissions and less fossil fuel consumption and, therefore, less pollution. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45