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What Does Henry Waxman Know About Climate That Made Him Quit?

Creative Greenius

If he thought he had passed the carbon tax or climate bill torch to someone else he was confident would bring it across the finish line he would have said so. Congressman Waxman with 66 District Assemblyman Al Muratuschi, in a Tesla Roadster, contemplating how fast he could drive away from DC in one of these EVs. (c)

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. Ontological Shock An Open Letter to Fred Krupp Report from GridEcon Conference SGS Climate Change Head on the First Carbon Credit.

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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

How quickly can we really expect the early generations of electric vehicles to recharge — and what does it mean for the practicality of EVs? For on-the-go juice ups, the idea is to exchange your dead battery for a fresh one owned by Better Place. EV demonstration projects, including charging infrastructure.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

No because we are just now getting the technology to do a marketable EV. Regardless of past mistakes (EV1) they should be supported for trying to bring a car to market that actually changes things significantly. Engineering proptypes enjoy a tax break. We are addicted to the gasoline tax both at the State and Federal level.

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