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New Infinity LE All-Electric Luxury Sedan on Sale in 2014
The Infinity LE brings a new level of elegance to the all-electric 5-passenger sedan. Whether gliding down the highway or attracting a crowd in front of a favorite restaurant, the sculpted body and LED lighted grill are arresting. Premium appointments invite the driver to use a new generation of telematics and infotainment. Sexy.
Getting Off Oil Can Be Done – The Electric Industry Already Did
The electric industry is proof that we can get off oil. Before the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo, almost 20% of US electricity came from petroleum. Now, it’s less than 1%. The same industry will play a critical role in accelerating the deployment of electric cars.
PG&E Proposes New and Improved Electric Car Rates
PG&E proposes new electric car rates with lower off-peak prices, equivalent to buck-a-gallon gasoline.
First Electric SUV – Toyota RAV4 EV for $49,800
Toyota just announced the price and details for the first all-electric SUV to reach the market. Starting at $49,800 this exciting new electric SUV can be ordered with a 100-mile range thanks to its 41kW lithium battery pack. This SUV went from design to production in only two years, instead of a more common 4-years. The development speed is thanks to a collaboration between Toyota and Tesla which is 2 percent owned by Toyota.
Fox News Claims that Humans Cause Global Warming
FOX News now claims that humans cause global warming. FOX News is among a handful of media outlets now claiming that wind turbines somehow cause global warming. Opps. Yes, wind farms move hot air. No, wind farms do not cause global warming. The FOX coverage is upsetting some environmentalists because the coverage distorts the truth. Instead, we should celebrate that FOX is admitting that humans can cause global warming.
EPA Importance – Replacing Coal with Energy Efficiency
Fifty years ago my folks drove a gas-guzzler that got 10 miles per gallon. The air we breathed in the LA area damaged our lungs with the same impact as smoking a pack a day. We did not realize that our drinking water included DDT sprayed on local orange groves and traces of other dangerous toxins. In 1962, biologist Rachel Carson published Silent Spring. Her book inspired broad bi-partisan support for Governor Ronald Reagan to establish the California Air Resources Board and President Richard Nixon to establish …
New Ford Electric Car and Hybrid Car Choices
With gasoline prices over $4 per gallon in many states, Ford is rolling out a variety of exciting hybrid cars and electric cars. In April, consumers will start buying the new Ford Focus Electric. Yesterday, I rode in this beautiful compact hatchback. This year, Ford will also offer other exciting hybrids and plug-in hybrids all using lithium batteries: C-MAX Energi, C-MAX Hybrid, Fusion Energi, and Fusion Hybrid.
Ten Thousand Additional Electric Car Charge Points for California
California already has over 10,000 of the new electric vehicles on the road and 2,000 public charge points. Over 10,000 new electric charge points will be added to give EV drivers added range. The charge stations will be built by NRG with private money, not public funds.
Toyota Prius C – Best Hybrid Car Under $19,000
We can finally get a new Prius for under $19,000. At 50 miles per gallon (mpg) overall, you can face down record gasoline costs with fewer trips to the pump. The newest member of the Toyota Prius family went on sale on March 12. This new compact Prius uses the same fuel-efficient hybrid Synergy drive as its classic midsized cousin and is at least $4,000 less expensive to buy. Prius continues to be the world’s best-selling fuel-efficient vehicle, with more than 3.5 million vehicles sold worldwide. …
U.S. Public Transportation Up – U.S. Oil Dependency Down
The United States is reducing its dependency on oil as we now consuming 18.3 million barrels a day, down from our peak of 21 million barrels a few years ago. Record use of public transit is a major. According to a report released today by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Americans took 10.4 billion trips on public transportation in 2011, the second highest annual ridership since 1957.
Coda Battery-Electric Sedan Review
I drove the car and talked to the Coda sales representatives extensively during the San Diego auto show. The Coda headquarters are in Los Angeles, the body and many components are Chinese, and their assembly is done in Benicia, California, less than an hour from Tesla’s new manufacturing site. I suspect that Coda is under capitalized.
Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera voted European Car of the Year 2012
The Opel Ampera and the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid cars won the European Car of the Year 2012 award voted by a panel of 59 judges from 23 European nations. The success of the Volt and Ampera has encouraged GM to target making 65,000 electric vehicles in 2012, also including the Cadillac ELR and Chevrolet Spark EV. Originally, most production was scheduled for the U.S.
Electric Cars with Lowest U.S. Prices
Here are 10 pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars expected to be sold with starting prices between $29,000 and $39,000 in the U.S. in 2012. They will include small city cars, 5-seat hatchbacks full of electronic wonders, and a 100-mile range electric SUV. At the top of the low cost list, at least for now, is the Mitsubishi i electric car can now be reserved for $29,125. The following is our list of electric cars….
10 Hybrid Cars with Best Miles per Gallon
New hybrid cars can save you thousands of dollars in gasoline over the years that you drive. The Toyota Prius Liftback and new Prius c continue to top the list at 50 mpg. Surprise. There is now a Prius Family (Prii) including the new Prius v SUV. Lexus and Lincoln battle for premium hybrid leadership. Hybrid buyers have growing choices in sedans, hatchbacks, sports cars, SUVs and innovative new crossovers. This year’s top 10 all deliver 40 mpg or better in combined highway and street driving.
All-Wheel Drive Cars with Best Mileage
Ten all-wheel drive cars and four-wheel drive SUVs are compared, priced, and ranked by those that delivered the best mileage. Compare SUVs like the Lexus RX 450h Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Toyota Highland Hybrid, and the Subaru Outback. Compare sedans like the Subaru Legacy and the Audi A4 Quattro. Are SUVs important in snow and ice? Do you need AWD?
Best Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids for 2012
The best selling battery electric car in 2012 will be the Nissan Leaf. The Chevrolet Volt will be the best selling plug-in hybrid. Both EVs will growing competition from global giants like Ford, Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, and Tesla. How will U.S. electric buyers vote with their pocketbooks for electric cars? See the list of Best electric cars and Plug-in Hybrids for 2012.
2010 Cars with the Lowest Carbon Footprint
The cars with the lowest carbon footprint all save by using half the fuel of most cars. The Toyota Prius continues to the United States in fuel economy and lowest lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. This perennial favorite midsize 4-door hatchback delivers 50 miles per gallon (mpg) and is lowest on the list with 3.7 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent for the EPA annual driving cycle. The 2010 Clean Fleet Report of Lowest GHG includes many hybrids, one SUV, and one car that runs on CNG.
Ten Reasons for drop in Car Ownership
In the United States, we embarrassingly have more vehicles than people with driver’s licenses. AAA estimates that it costs $8,000 per year for each car owned, which creates a financial burden on cash-strapped Americans. To the rescue are 10 positive trends that helped Americans scrap 14 million cars in 2009, while only buying 10.5 million new ones. Ownership is declining because of 10 factors including urban density, transit, employer programs, and intermodal intelligence.
