Plug-Ins are the Future!

November 7, 2008

This summer, I saw that Google and YouTube were teaming up, looking for video submissions about plug-in electric vehicles to be shown at a conference in Washington DC, sponsored by Google.org and the Brookings Instutution. My electric motorcycle may not be fancy, but it is a plug-in vehicle, and I didn’t have to wait for […]

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Meeting the Hybrid Guru

November 7, 2008

Today, I had a chance to make it over to Jefferson, Wisconsin to see a presentation on alternative fuels from “Hybrid Guru” Chris Schneider. Chris runs Honda Motorwerks in LaCrosse, WI, is a former board member of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, and has been a long-time advocate of conservation and renewable energy. While I […]

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EV Charging stations are EVerywhere!

November 6, 2008

Infrastructure is a HUGE concern for Hydrogen Fuel Cells and other “Clean-Car” technologies. Amazingly, people often overlook the fact that we already have all the infrastructure needed for Electric Cars. Take a look at me in a local shopping center parking lot. EV Charging Stations Are EVerywhere! – The most amazing bloopers are here Bookmark […]

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SEX SELLS CARS!

November 6, 2008

I’m sure you’ve noticed how how we like to sell cars in this country. Big, powerful, gas-guzzling phallic symbols, sure to make you a hit with the ladies. Here’s a video on my thoughts on the subject: Electric Vehicles Are SEXY! – Click here for more free videos Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend […]

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EV Neon Conversion p 003

November 6, 2008

Electric Car Conversion 101 003 – Click here for funny video clips Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin Share via MySpace share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend

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EV NEON Conversion p 002

November 6, 2008

Electric Car Conversion 101 Part 002 – These bloopers are hilarious Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin Share via MySpace share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend

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NEON EV Conversion p001

November 6, 2008

Electric Car Conversion 101 Part 001 – Free videos are just a click away Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin Share via MySpace share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend

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Electro-Metro Construction Update

November 6, 2008

Electro-Metro Update, Oct 7, 2008 – Funny bloopers are a click away Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin Share via MySpace share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend

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Retro Electric Car!

November 6, 2008

1977 Citicar Arrives! – Watch a funny movie here Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin Share via MySpace share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend

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Electric Motorcycle

November 6, 2008

Last summer, I started wondering, why are hybrids so expensive? Why are they so complicated? Isn’t there something I could do myself to get a little better fuel economy, not cost a fortune AND have a little fun? That bit of wondering eventually lead me to build an Electric Motorcycle. It gets the equivelant of […]

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