It was a pleasure to read this morning that there is more serious attention being brought to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). Felix Kramer of CalCars posted a story on the CalCars.org website that was written by John O'Dell, Senior Editor at Edmunds: PHEV Conversions Slow to Catch On in U.S., But Could Be Big Elsewhere; Low Cost 'Revolo' Hybridization Kit Could Boost India's Presence in Gas-Electric Arena. Selling new hybrids and electric vehicles helps slow our use of oil and reduce air pollution and CO2 emissions from transportation, but it will take decades to sell enough to meaningfully dilute the impact of the nearly 1 billion internal combustion vehicles on the world's roads today. But convert many of those existing vehicles to electric drive and the impact could be tremendous and immediate. That's been the message that plug-in advocates such as CalCars founder Felix Kramer and University of California engineering professor Andy Frank have been preaching for years. That is why I am trying to trumpet that cause with my book Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. If you have a reputable company that can convert the car with a real technology and warranty package what else is there?!
EV WorldWire – XP Vehicles Files Bias Suit Over Federal Alt Energy Vehicle Funding Programs
SAN FRANCISCO -- XP Vehicles™ (http://www.myxpcar.com) today announced it had filed a legal brief with the United States Department of Justice via the office of Attorney General Eric Holder. Copies were also sent to the White House Press office. All regarding improprieties experienced first-hand in the DOE Loan Guarantee Program and the Section 136 ATVM... Continue Reading →
Solar Works for You: Tour Education and Energy Conservation
SOLAR WORKS FOR YOU - My First Green Living Guy Book Tour Stop The New York Solar Energy Society will be hosting an exciting and informative forum that highlights the latest innovations in the solar world. These innovations will be specifically tailored for your needs and interests. You'll discover how solar energy works for you... Continue Reading →
UPS and Electric Vehicles International (EVI) Go Electric.
UPS and Electric Vehicles International makes sense when I worked for NYS I was reminded recently of a fact-sheet I worked on with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority about United Parcel Service (UPS) using CNG trucks in the Rochester area of New York (I believe). Now UPS wants to finally go... Continue Reading →
EDTA Announces Green Mobility Initiatives
Seeking to stimulate mass market adoption of plug-in electric vehicles in North America, the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) unveiled a detailed action plan as part of the green mobility commitments announced today at the Clinton Global Initiative’s (CGI) 2010 sixth annual meeting in New York City.
EDTA’s Plug-in Electric Vehicle Acceleration Initiative will provide a range of education and outreach programs to extend demand of these vehicles beyond first adopters to reach millions of potential car buyers. The initiative includes components, such as:
A new consumer-oriented website developed with input from more than 60 companies and organizations that will serve as a clearinghouse for concise and timely information on purchasing, owning and operating plug-in electric vehicles;

