Tech Talk – Cutting Back on Supply in the Presence of Optimism
We have reached, I would suppose, a period of complacency in the perception of the coming of Peak Oil. We are in a period where, as recent posts have shown, the promises of bountiful supply are built on increasingly tenuous propositions. Unfortunately,… More »
Forecast shows more hybrids, electric vehicles in 2013
With automakers focused on low- and alternative-fuel vehicles, declining gasoline prices have become their “worst nightmare,” said automotive analyst Alan Baum More »
Tax credit has little impact on electric vehicle buys, CBO says
The Congressional Budget Office said the electric vehicle tax credit will cost nearly $2 billion, but doesn’t make electric vehicles cost competitive. More »
Panelists debate the impact of electric cars on the grid
As hybrid and electric vehicles become more common, questions are swirling about whether the electricity grid can handle the resulting new demand for power. More »
Wireless charging could make electric cars easier to charge
Qualcomm, a wireless technology company, is making charging electric cars as easy as driving up and parking on the street. More »
Ford opens ordering for new all-electric Focus
Ford Motor Co. is taking reservations today for its new all-electric Ford Focus. The compact car is set to hit the market next year in 19 markets, including in Houston and Austin. More »
Sleek Tesla cars are electrifying, but beware the sticker shock
The Houston showroom for electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors opens Saturday, but we got a sneak peak on Thursday. More »
Responders must train for hybrid, electric car rescues
With all-electric and hybrid vehicles, or cars with both combustion engines and battery packs, becoming more prevalent, fire departments across the country have instituted new courses to instruct personnel on the potential hazards they may encounter at a motor vehicle accident. More »
City hoping to jump-start electric car usage
The Petro Metro is positioning itself as an early adopter of electric vehicles by seeding the city with charging stations for cars that don’t need gasoline. More »
Volvo Cars, Siemens plan partnership to build electric cars
Volvo Car Corp. and Siemens AG said they plan a partnership to develop electric vehicles and aim to start testing the autos by the end of this year. More »
Rapid growth for electric vehicle charging stations expected in U.S.
Electric vehicle charging stations will be more prevalent in the United States by 2017 as cost for the charging stations drop, according to new report by Pike Research released today. More »
White House Proposal To Double Fuel Standards Could Cost 1.7 Million Jobs
After pledging just six months ago to rigorously review existing and proposed regulations to ensure their cost-effectiveness, the Obama administration has continued on its track of frantically issuing regulations that will further hamper economic growth. Just last week, the White House outlined a plan to issue a more stringent set of CAFE regulations this September [...] More »
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