Cars That Think

APRIL 20, 2023

Climate change is a problem for communities around the world. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council , climate change contributes to severe weather events such as hurricanes, flooding, and tornadoes, as well as long-term drought and regularly occurring heat events in traditionally moderate climate zones.

Environment 73

Environment North Carolina Climate Change Columbus 73

Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Using a new kind of hydrogel material, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have pulled water out of thin air at temperatures low enough to be achieved with sunlight. The hydrogel can release more than 80 percent of absorbed water in about 20 minutes at a temperature of 40 °C—hot, but not uncommon in desert environments.

Water 129

Water Energy Austin Polymer 129

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

DECEMBER 4, 2009

And EVJerr's blogging from Tucson with a couple sites to hit -- the popular bookstore, Bookman's is installing two e-vehicle chargers at two sites and one in Phoenix (See Arizona Daily Star, Thursday, 3 Dec "Ground broken for e-vehicle chargers" article by Dan Sorenson). if time just doesn't jet by, since last posting.

Lithium Ion 36

Lithium Ion Prius Los Angeles Nickel Metal Hydride 36

Plug In Partners

JUNE 27, 2006

Madison, Phoenix, Sacramento, Santa Ana, CA., A large coalition has formed around the issues of national security, combating climate change, saving on fuel costs and increasing business for American agriculture. As fleet orders increase, city governments around the country also continue to join the coalition. Keene, N.H., Irvine, CA.,

Kansas City 100

Kansas City Minnesota Oklahoma Austin 100

Creative Greenius

MARCH 31, 2009

After graduating from San Diego State University in 1981, Scott began his career as the lead maintenance technician, in charge of the Natural Reserve System Research Facilities for the University of CA Riverside. In 1997, he started Carlson Solar in Hemet, while still working part time for the University.

Solar 247

Solar Installation Grid San Diego 247

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Minus two when people realize that if theyre going to get stuck in traffic, they might as well do so in the climate controlled comfort of a car. The PUMA looks like it might sell well in university and corporate campuses and those large empty subdivisions in SoCal and Vegas. It would, however make the vehicle a huge success.

GM 48

GM Green 2009 Vehicles 48