Real-world stars from Revenge of the Electric Car and even some from Who Killed the Electric Car? were on hand to celebrate not only the opening of a film, but the beginning of real independence from oil.
Green News Roundup: Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
October 26, 2011 By 4 Comments
Happy Hump Day! We’re halfway to the weekend, and unfortunately most of today’s news seems decidedly negative.. Some of the “highlights”; the suburbs are turning into slums, the permit process is costing us jobs, and Occupy Oakland gets gassed.
Video: Do You Lambret-twist?
October 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
My friend-in-scooters and fellow Gas2.org writer Jo Borras sent me this nostalgia-pumping link to a Lambretta scooter ad straight from 1962, and I couldn’t stop grinning. The iconic Lambretta, ladies and gentlemen, was created amidst song in a lab clearly made from cardboard and glitter. It’s true; just watch the video.
Chrysler Forced to Build More Hybrids?
October 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
Gas-electric hybrids have become the most popular form of fuel-efficient vehicles, and just about every automaker offers some type of hybrid vehicle. One glaring exception is Chrysler, which does not offer a single hybrid vehicle. But that is changing…though Chrysler does not seem happy about it. Wasting Time On Dead End Tech… In an interview [...]
Nissan: We’ll Sell 1.5 Million Zero-Emission Vehicles By 2016
October 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Is it fair to say at this point that Nissan is all-in on electric vehicles? It seems more and more like the Japanese automaker is banking heavily on EV’s, and yesterday Nissan announced that by 2016 it plans to sell 1.5 million zero-emissions hybrids and electric vehicles by 2016 with its French partner, Renault.
Mercedes Benz’s BlueTec Diesel Blues
October 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of yet another voluntary safety recall for 6,872 of its darling BlueTec diesel models due to potential fire hazards. Leaky Diesel Luxury Car No Bueno The automaker already recalled 2,297 2011 diesel models in November 2010 thanks to improperly lubricated O-rings leading potentially [...]
Green News Roundup: Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
October 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s only Tuesday, but there are some pretty big stories floating around the net. Some of this morning’s highlights include an electric Fiat 500 caught testing in Michigan, China has more shale gas than the U.S., and Mitsubishi’s clean new cargo hauler.
Revenge of the Electric Car | Movie Review
October 24, 2011 By 4 Comments
This is one sequel where you don’t have to see the first movie, but it certainly helps. Fast forward not too far into the future, and you’ll learn why GM developed the Chevy Volt, the Hell Tesla went through to even get any vehicles delivered to customers, and Carlos Ghosn’s exceptionally bold strategy to beat the competition.
