May 31, 2009
Questions loom over the fate of the Chevy Volt as General Motors prepares to file for bankruptcy tomorrow, June 1st 2009. Based on GM's worldwide assets of $91 billion and liabilities of $176 billion, the bankruptcy would be the third largest in U.S. history, behind Lehman Brothers and Worldcom.
There have been several prominent speculations over whether GM will abandon its plug-in program. Keith Johnson, writing for the Wall Street Journal, has come out saying he believes the Volt will be ... Discover More
May 18, 2009
The American Clean Energy and Security Act, also known as H.R. 2354, was opened up for amendments and debate today in Congress. The legislation is meant to introduce measures that increase energy efficiency, deploy green technology, and transition the country away from fossil-fuel dependence.
The Bill mandates utilities to begin development of plans that support electric vehicle infrastructure and standards for incorporating their integration with a smart power grid. It also authorizes the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance for the ... Discover More
Apr 30, 2009
As the price of oil spiked to $150/barrel, car shoppers and the media began focusing on fuel efficiency ratings. For gasoline-powered vehicles, the number that is important is the ‘Miles per Gallon’ (or ‘Kilometers per Liter’ outside of the US and UK), the distance one unit of gasoline takes you. The United States EPA has a protocol that it follows to test the MPG ratings of various automobiles, providing a convenient way for making comparisons.
However, when considering electric vehicles, the ... Discover More
