May 8, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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California bill would guarantee open access to charging stations for all EV drivers

The bill guarantees that plug-in vehicle owners (either plug-in hybrids or fully electric) will get some transparency from charging stations in the state. Continue reading

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February 16, 2013
by Max Baumhefner
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Tesla/NY Times Factual Dispute Reveals Different Truth

Max Baumhefner, Sustainable Energy Fellow, San Francisco
Over the past few days, a debate has unfolded between the start-up electric vehicle company, Telsa, and the New York Times on the subject of a test drive that ended with the car r… Continue reading

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October 10, 2012
by Max Baumhefner
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What if You Could Choose Your Fuel?

Max Baumhefner, Sustainable Energy Fellow, San Francisco
Gas prices in California are finally starting to drop after a series of record highs, following a fire at a Chevron refinery and a power outage at an Exxon Mobil facility, hurting… Continue reading

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January 23, 2012
by Max Baumhefner
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An Electric Vehicle for You?

Max Baumhefner, Sustainable Energy Fellow, San Francisco
2012 will see the introduction of a myriad of plug-in electric vehicles: sports cars, an SUV, compacts, hatchbacks, sub-compacts, and sedans.  Over the next several years, up… Continue reading

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October 6, 2011
by Reduce
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Is the Chevy Volt Really a Fit for You?

Many greenies opt for a car-free lifestyle to minimize their footprints. But for those living in rural or suburban areas, life without a car isn’t always feasible. Plug-in hybrids are the next wave of eco vehicles that allow earth-friendly drivers to minimize emissions without making changes to their daily routines. When considering buying a new [...] Continue reading

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August 10, 2011
by Roland Hwang
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German Automakers Diverge on 54.5 MPG: VW and Mercedes Fight, but BMW Embraces

Roland Hwang, Transportation Program Director, San Francisco For decades, automakers claimed they lack affordable technologies to meet higher fuel economy targets.  So it’s no surprise that some companies are struggling to pull themselves in… Continue reading

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