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Got Millikin? Mike Millikin, publisher of green-car blog, answers Grist's questions		02 May 2005	InterActivist
Mike Millikin. What work do you do? I am the publisher/writer of Green Car Congress, a site covering technologies, issues, and policies for sustainable mobility. What does your organization do? What, in a perfect world, would constitute "mission accomplished"? My mission is to build a company that offers a portfolio of media products providing detailed technical, practical business and produ ...
Topics: bikes, business, cars, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, hybrids, InterActivist, interview, politics, Prius, public transportation (all these topics)

A Vroom of One's Own On whether to eco-retrofit an old car	Umbra Fisk	28 Apr 2005	Ask Umbra
My husband is an environmentalist. He wants one of the new alternative-fuel cars, but I have a dream to surprise him for his birthday with a 1970 muscle car (a Malibu or something like that) from his youth, which I would retrofit with a biodiesel or natural-gas engine. My questions are: 1. Should I put in a biodiesel engine or a natural-gas engine? 2. Who can do this for me in California (preferably the Bay Area ...
Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, biofuels, cars (all these topics)

Smart Cars are on their way And there's massive demand.	David Roberts	19 Apr 2005	Gristmill
Holy smokes! Mike Millikin reports that pre-orders for the wee-little ZAP 'Smart Car' have topped $750 million. That's pretty amazing. Apparently the U.S. Department of Transportation has signed off on it, so as soon as ZAP finds a U.S. distributor, the candy-cars are on their way. I want one! For more on the Smart Car, see these two previous posts by Mike.
Topics: cars, consumerism (all these topics)

A Prius With Mayo, Hold the Mayo Fledgling California bill calls for new sales outlets for hybrids		13 Apr 2005	Daily Grist
A Prius With Mayo, Hold the Mayo Fledgling California bill calls for new sales outlets for hybrids Ever wished you could get a five-pound jar of mayonnaise and a Toyota Prius at the same convenient location? Uh, let us explain. California drivers are crazy for hybrids; dealerships in the state have months-long waiting lists, presumably becau ...
Topics: California, cars, electric vehicles, hybrids, news, placemaking, politics, Prius, renewable energy, shopping (all these topics)

You are what you drive Dems and Republicans buy different kinds of cars; guess who likes big American SUVs?	Lisa Hymas	06 Apr 2005	Gristmill
You could probably guess that Prius drivers tend to be Democrats and Hummer drivers tend to be Republicans. But that's just the tip of the iceberg on car-and-driver political connections, writes John Tierney in The New York Times, summarizing new market research that I find both fascinating and hilarious. � Jaguars, Land Rovers, and Jeep Grand Cherokees are very 'Republican' vehicles. Volvos are the most 'Democratic' cars, followed by Subarus and Hyundais. (Funny comment ...
Topics: cars, green living, politics, United States (all these topics)

Share and share alike Will KIA's ads give car sharing a boost?	Katharine Wroth	05 Apr 2005	Gristmill
Last night, mindless TV called. An ad came on that I've seen before, but never focused on. It's for the KIA Sportage (which I really want to pronounce with a lovely French accent), and shows a series of people driving the same car, tossing the keys to each other as they go. Wow: car sharing hits prime time! This is almost as good as hybrids on Alias. I know, I know, I'm being too literal. KIA's point is simply that this vehicle works for all kinds of different peopl ...
Topics: cars, messaging, TV (all these topics)

Semi? He thought they said Demi	Lisa Hymas	28 Mar 2005	Gristmill
Two months ago, we mocked Ashton Kutcher for buying a behemoth, 10-mile-per-gallon (on a good day) International CXT, or commercial extreme truck. Now, Kutcher's mocking himself. 'My semi? It's the most idiotic thing I've ever purchased,' he's quoted as saying in, ahem, In Touch Weekly. (I was flipping through it in line at the co-op, OK?) ContactMusic.com reports that he may auction the beast off. 'It's a weird boy's dream,' he said by way of explaining his stupidity ...
Topics: cars, celebrity, consumerism (all these topics)

Jeepers Creepers	Sarah van Schagen	28 Mar 2005	Gristmill
Hordes of four-wheel-drive enthusiasts, and their respective four-wheel-driving monsters, have descended -- or rather off-roaded -- into the red rocks of Moab, Colo., for the 39th annual Jeep Safari. The event began with a few Jeep drivers looking for a good time and has become an event complete with vendors, parades, and, of course, a whole lot of four-wheelin' fun. Some 20,000 to 30,000 off-roadies were in Moab this weekend, part of the week-long festivities that ...
Topics: cars, Colorado (all these topics)

Hybrids tested and reviewed -- Wired style	Chris Schults	23 Mar 2005	Gristmill
Thinking about buying a hybrid car? Paul A. Eisenstein, founder of TheCarConnection.com, write's up the results of Wired's road tests of the following vehicles: Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Ford Escape Hybrid Honda Accord Hybrid Honda Civic Hybrid Honda Insight Lexus Rx 400h Toyota Prius Toyota Highlander Hybrid They drove them down city streets, up freeway on-ramps, and along the tight twists of a mountain road. They judged the cars on acceleration, maneuverab ...
Topics: cars, electric vehicles, hybrids, Prius (all these topics)

Diesel or hybrid? How about both?	Chris Schults	22 Mar 2005	Gristmill
Wired News has reported that General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, and Ford are working on diesel-hybrid prototypes. According to Charlie Freese, executive engineering director at GM Powertrain: ... many factors that make diesel engines more efficient include operating unthrottled and more efficient oxidizing of fuel. Diesel engines also have a higher compression ratio, and the heavier diesel fuel has a higher energy density ... diesel and hybrid technologies have synergi ...
Topics: cars, electric vehicles, hybrids (all these topics)

Veggie Tailpipes On converting your car to straight veggie oil	Umbra Fisk	17 Mar 2005	Ask Umbra
Dear Umbra, A few years ago, I bought a Prius because it was (and still is, unfortunately) the best car that's offered in our messed-up world. I'm now going to buy an old diesel Mercedes and convert it to run on used vegetable oil. I think this might be the best way to go. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks! Jilli Tarzana, Calif. Dearest Jilli, I answered the main part of your question in my last column ...
Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, biofuels, cars, placemaking (all these topics)

SVO Speedwagon On hybrids vs. veggie-oil cars	Umbra Fisk	14 Mar 2005	Ask Umbra
Dear Umbra, I currently drive a 2002 Toyota Prius that gets about 40 to 42 miles per gallon on the highway, which is where most of my driving takes place. However, I've recently become enamored with biodiesel vehicles, and specifically with straight vegetable oil (SVO) vehicles. I'm interested in investing in an SVO system fueled by, hopefully, recycled oil from local restaurants. I've looked into your column archives, and i ...
Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, biofuels, cars, electric vehicles, hybrids, placemaking, Prius (all these topics)

Be Cool -- eventually	David Roberts	12 Mar 2005	Gristmill
I saw Be Cool last night. It's the sequel to Get Shorty, and as you would expect, it's not nearly as good. But there are enough spirited, funny moments -- mainly involving bit characters played by The Rock and Andre 3000 -- to make it worth the price of admission. Barely. One of the running jokes in Get Shorty was that Chili Palmer (apparently the only character John Travolta plays well) got stuck with a minivan. After he becomes a successful movie producer ...
Topics: cars, celebrity, electric vehicles, hybrids, movies (all these topics)

Got Money? On spending wisely to help the environment	Umbra Fisk	10 Mar 2005	Ask Umbra
Dear Umbra, I read your column on how best to spend six hours of time a week on environmental issues, but how about the best way to spend limited financial resources on environmental issues? Obviously, giving a gift to Grist would help, but what can I do with my limited pocketbook to make the most difference on a daily basis? Chris Kent, Wash. Dearest Chris, Save up your money and use it to replace an inefficient bu ...
Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, cars, energy efficiency, green living (all these topics)

Fareed on hybrids	David Roberts	04 Mar 2005	Gristmill
I'm a huge fan of Fareed Zakaria, who's both one of the most insightful political commentators around and one of the best repeat guests on the Daily Show. I don't find his column on hybrid cars to be his best work, but it does fall within this blog's purview, so I'm gonna link it anyway. Basically, Zakaria says that we could, with concerted effort, exceed Kyoto CO2 emissions targets and break our dependence on foreign oil purely through hybrids (no ...
Topics: cars, electric vehicles, hybrids (all these topics)

Training Day On trains vs. cars	Umbra Fisk	24 Feb 2005	Ask Umbra
Dear Umbra, My girlfriend recently made a trip by train (about 600 kilometers, I'd guess), and it made me wonder just how much more ecological it is to travel by train instead of by car. What's your take on this? Michael Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Dearest Canadian Michael, The train, it is better. The car, it is the worst. That is my take, and I found a legitimate source that agrees -- namely, my favorite book. Let's all recite together: Th ...
Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, cars, placemaking, public transportation (all these topics)

To Share, Perchance to Drive On renting hybrids and sharing cars	Umbra Fisk	22 Feb 2005	Ask Umbra
Dear Umbra, Do you know of any car-rental companies that offer hybrids? I have heard of a bunch in environmentally friendly California, but my quick search in the Boston area has turned up nil. With high gas prices, I think I'm brewing up a new campaign! Jean Dorchester, Mass. Dearest Jean, An environmentally focused rental group, EV Rental Cars, has joined forces with a big-name rental company, Budget, t ...
Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, cars, electric vehicles, hybrids, placemaking, Prius (all these topics)

New Ford hybrid SUV	David Roberts	09 Feb 2005	Gristmill
Ford recently announced their second hybrid SUV, the Mariner. What I'm saying is, when's the hybrid minivan coming? There's got to be a huge market, no? Take me, for instance. As the patriarch of a growing clan of resource-sucking, overpopulation-contributing children, a minivan looms large in my future. I'd love to be able to show-off my eco-credentials while porting around my clan and their inevitable sports gear, musical instruments, academic awards, etc. My god, I ...
Topics: cars, electric vehicles, hybrids (all these topics)

Hybrid ceiling?	David Roberts	04 Feb 2005	Gristmill
Interesting. �J.D. Power and Associates has released a report saying that the market for hybrids will top out at a 3% share in 2010, primarily due to the three or four thousand dollar premium consumers have to pay above a comparably non-hybrid. �Green Car Congress has some reflections.
Topics: business, cars, electric vehicles, hybrids (all these topics)

The Altima Sacrifice Nissan CEO not happy about making new hybrid Altima		02 Feb 2005	Daily Grist
The Altima Sacrifice Nissan CEO not happy about making new hybrid Altima Automaker Nissan is releasing its first hybrid model, a version of its Altima sedan, next year, but it doesn't have to like it. In a speech at the National Automobile Dealers Association convention in New Orleans, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said hybrids aren't profitable enough ...
Topics: business, cars, climate change adaptation, electric vehicles, hybrids, placemaking, Prius, United States (all these topics)

The liter of the pack	Clark Williams-Derry	31 Jan 2005	Gristmill
I didn't know this: In Canada, automobile fuel economy is expressed as gallons per mile, not miles per gallon as it is in the U.S. (Well, really, it's liters per hundred kilometers, but if you're south of the 49th parallel and a metric-system-phobe, gallons per mile is essentially the same thing.) Now, I don't mention this just to expose my lack of cultural knowledge of my northern neighbors. I mention it because it seems to me that liters-per-kilometer is a ...
Topics: Canada, cars, education, fossil fuels, United States (all these topics)

Plug-in Play Enterprising hybrid owners tinker to get better mileage		28 Jan 2005	Daily Grist
Plug-in Play Enterprising hybrid owners tinker to get better mileage Hybrid vehicles have been touted as the Next Big Thing in efficient transportation. So what's the Next Next Big Thing? Maybe hybrids with a twist. A handful of engineering students at the University of California at Davis and other mechanically inclined greens have been tinkering with existing hybrids to boo ...
Topics: cars, electric vehicles, green living, hybrids, placemaking, United States (all these topics)

Of Motion and Emotion	Clark Williams-Derry	25 Jan 2005	Gristmill
I seem to have touched a nerve: it seems that more people had an opinion about my posts on the Cascadia Scorecard weblog discussing the Prius and the potential benefits of hybrid SUVs than about anything I'd written before. My question is: why?To recap:� in the first post I argue that, for someone choosing between an inexpensive-but-pretty-efficient car and a super-efficient-but-more-expensive Prius, the cheaper car might be the more environmentally soun ...
Topics: cars, consumerism, electric vehicles, green living, Prius (all these topics)

The little engine that could? Hm.	Clark Williams-Derry	21 Jan 2005	Gristmill
Over the last two days, a question has circulated around the NEW office, asked by green architect and NEW friend Rob Harrison. His quandary: Which car should he buy to replace an automobile that was totalled? He's narrowed his choices to four -- a super-efficient Toyota Prius, a VW or Subaru station wagon, or a 1992 Honda Accord -- and is weighing factors including price, reliability, safety, utility, and environmental performance. I can't claim any special ex ...
Topics: cars, electric vehicles, hybrids, Prius (all these topics)

Hyper Activism Software company Hyperion offers employees money for fuel-efficient cars		30 Nov 2004	Daily Grist
Hyper Activism Software company Hyperion offers employees money for fuel-efficient cars California software company Hyperion is getting quite a bit of positive press for offering its employees $5,000 toward the purchase of a fuel-efficient car, and we're happy to jump on the bandwagon. The grant is available to any of Hyperion's 2,600 employees who have worked at the company for more than a year a ...
Topics: business, cars, electric vehicles, hybrids, placemaking (all these topics)

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