Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2009

An added benefit of the conversion program is that it not only reduces pollution but also extends the life of the vehicles, helping to eliminate waste production and creating a reduce-and-reuse program. The standard FedEx trucks used in the retrofit program were 2000 or 2001 models with 300,000 to 500,000 miles driven.

Convert 170

Convert Fleet Hybrid Eaton 170

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

The conversion can double or even triple fuel economy, thereby severely limiting carbon dioxide emissions. There are two in San Francisco, Luscious Garage and Pat’s Garage, and one on the Peninsula, A+ Japanese Auto Repair in San Carlos. This high-pollution moment is referred to as a cold start.

Prius 100

Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2009

While most see global warming as a threat (47% very serious, 28% somewhat serious) to the economy and quality of life in the state, the percentage of residents who categorize the threat as very serious has declined over the past two years (54% 2007, 52% 2008, 47% today.) Commercial and industrial activities (75% yes, 21% no).

Economy 170

Economy Los Angeles Climate Change 2008 170