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Safe Trip to Eden: Ten Steps to Save Planet Earth from the Global Warming Meltdown David Steinman See book keywords and concepts

We have to explore hydrogen like we have explored electric vehicles, although, ultimately, the EVs [electronic vehicles] did not catch on the way some people thought they might. We found people did not like the inconvenience of finding special limited sites for charging them; again, no infrastructure existed." So was I driving the car of the future? Or was I in an engineering relic, a wrong turn, and evidence of a mutation on the genetic transportation highway?

The plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are superhybrids with larger batteries. "This gives drivers the ability to run entirely on electric power at highway speeds for 20-plus miles. For long trips, the battery never runs down."29 In New York City, the big question, however, is how much legroom commuters expect from their taxis. Environmentalists in New York City were keenly interested in seeing some of the taxi fleet converted to hybrids. The hybrids approved for use, for now, however, had smaller foot and legroom than the other roomier fossil fuel cabs.

World's first high-speed all-electric sport utility truck to be launched by Phoenix Motorcars Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

The six hour charging time is typical for electric vehicles. The power is supplied through your household current, so the electricity could be generated by coal, solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear sources, depending on what your electric utility company uses. Off-board charging can be accomplished with a special charger in as little as 10 minutes, and a company called GreenIt is planning the construction of rapid-charging stations for electric cars. Phoenix Motors is generating a lot of interest from consumers, and may start selling vehicles to the general public in the next two years.

They hope to eventually produce 20,000 electric vehicles a year, but for now will have to settle with the 500 currently slated for the first production run. The Ontario, California vehicle manufacturer hopes to expand production to more than 6,000 in 2008. According to Byron Bliss, Vice-President of Sales, Phoenix Motorcars plans to sell fleets of vehicles to school districts and businesses, government agencies and companies with large groups of outside representatives.

Review: Tesla Motors pioneers all-electric performance sports car Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

This seems to be done in order to develop the "performance DNA" from which they can create other electric vehicles in the future. However, the only way the price tag is going down anytime soon is if more people develop an interest in electric cars and are willing to purchase them. This will create an efficient system of supply and demand for electric cars, more e-cars will be manufactured, and competition may arise from other e-car companies that join the movement to switch from gas to electricity.

Five must-see videos for health-aware consumers, parents and thought leaders Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

This jaw-dropping documentary tells the true story of how auto manufacturers conspired with lawmakers to destroy the concept of clean electric vehicles in order to ensure continued profits from combustion-engine cars. You'll be amazed to see how auto makers actually confiscated electric cars and had them shredded in order to get them off the roads! Features Tom Hanks and other celebrities. Trailer at: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6923835633598627078 Meet Your Meat Want to know where that chicken, pork and beef really comes from?

Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century Alex Steffen See book keywords and concepts

China is also currently the world's number-one market for electric vehicles. According to Beijing's China Bicycle Association, more than 10 million electric bikes and scooters were sold in China in 2005 alone—that's nearly three times more electric bikes sold than autos. Electric bikes are inexpensive, easy to operate, and well suited to the crowded urban Chinese streets. Most are made by a variety of competitive small manufacturers and are used for intracity transit and deliveries.

Staying Healthy in a Risky Environment: The New York University Medical Center Family Guide Arthur C. Upton, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Among its current requirements: reducing 1988-level chlorofluorocarbon emissions 20 percent by 1993 and 50 percent by 1999; industry efforts to reduce emissions of 189 toxic chemicals by 90 percent between 1995 and 2003, using the best available technology; the sale of at least 150,000 electric vehicles in California by 1996; the introduction of cleaner-burning gasoline in American cities with the dirtiest air; and emissions reductions for diesel truck, automobiles, and coal-burning power plants. The National Environmental Policy Act, 1970.

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