August 2012
14 posts
India Putting Electric & Hybrid Vehicles on the... →
“To reduce dependence on fossil fuels, India will spend at least Rs.22,500 crore in the next eight years to promote electric and hybrid vehicles, of which the government will provide some Rs.13,000-14,000 crore.
Auto makers and the government plan to put six million electric vehicles on road by 2020, according to a new policy approved on Wednesday.”
Electric Cars to Race in New Racing Series! →
“Electric cars will compete in a new global formula racing series following a deal between motor sport’s governing body and a group of investors who plan to stage international races around city-centre landmarks.
The Formula E championship will start in 2014 and involve 10 teams and 20 drivers, the aim being to draw competitors from traditional F1 teams, electric car companies and global...
“There is no such thing as ethical fossil fuel, regardless of geographical...”
– Jody Williams and Desmond Tutu
Hood Ornaments of Hot August Nights →
“I have an electric car and I have spent five years building it. I think it...”
– My best friend, Neil Young, talking about moi. I do try to do more good than harm, I try very hard. (And I do so love that he calls me stylish!) More here.
“I am doing this electric car project myself with a small team of committed...”
– Neil Young.
More from my best friend, Neil Young, on electric cars, a personal view, here.
A Car That Can Run On Water? →
“ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — In a nation thirsting for energy, he loomed like a messiah: a small-town engineer who claimed he could run a car on water …Mr. Ahmad brushed off his critics, claiming to have run the Suzuki for 250 miles on 10 liters of water.”
Water? I was hoping someone would find a way to make me run on Tequila. x LV
Thailand Opens First Electric Car Charging Station →
Yes I read the Bangkok Post. Don’t you? x LV
ECOtality Offers Free Electric Car Charging... →
