Leaving a lot of foreign oil fighting potential on the table It’s time to get real about the costs of US foreign oil dependence In my opinion, ending foreign oil dependence — at least achieving North American independence — is far easier than many might imagine. Ironically, today independence appears even significantly more within reach compared to just a few years ago. But, …

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Plug-in car focus a cord around energy independence’s neck?

Tata's eMO – The future of emerging markets? And that’s before tax credits So, I’m crazy. Pod cars. Autodrive. Why not just add flying capabilities to my vision of the near automotive future? Unfortunately, I believe that the world is headed towards auto-drive and pod cars whether consumers want them or …

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Pod-like: The $20,000 4 seat, 100 mile Tata electric car

Another reason to consider a hybrid or plug-in purchase Energy costs: Is this as good as it gets? For many American drivers, the economics of hybrid cars and plug-in vehicles don’t make great sense. Even when cost-effective, the time required to recoup the battery-powered premium is simply longer than most Americans are willing to invest. But, based on the latest energy opinions and forecasts regarding the future…

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Hybrid and EV cost-effectiveness amidst a “volatile” energy future

Fire worries no reason not to buy a Volt. According to multiple preliminary reports The Chevy Volt has been associated with several fires, but the evidence suggests more and more that the Volt is not the problem. Yes, lithium-ion batteries in vehicles like the Volt are combustible, but so too are gasoline engines. And, while the National Highway…

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Possible Chevy Volt garage fire not due to the Volt

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Despite tax incentives, Chinese consumers don't want Chinese-made plug-ins Mainstreaming electrification is going to take longer than advocates will want to admit Some in China, including communists like Premier Wen Jiabao and even some government agencies, are beginning to have cold feet when it comes to China&#…

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China having battery-powered doubts, Pike offers cautionary forecast

A great looking hybrid, but…… No wonder Hyundai believes ICE is the key to better fuel economy Boy did I have high hopes for Hyundai hybrid cars a few years ago. While Hyundai was slow to the hybrid game, as their hybrids moved closer and closer to reality, a few pretty bullish forecasts were teed up by a few South Korean executives. …

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Hyundai, Kia hybrids come up a little short

2012 Leaf comes with quick charging and cold weather features standard Quick charging and cold weather features now standard When the 2012 Nissan Leaf rolls out, including into new cold weather markets, base Leaf pricing will increase to $35,200, up from $32,780. With the new price, however, quick charging and several new cold weather features will become standard, such…

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