Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

In addition, climate change demands that we harness new, renewable sources of energy. As a start, Energy Secretary Steven Chu should organize an industry council - like the World War II Production Board - and run it as if we were under wartime pressure. 20.84% Apr 17 3:57pm ET † Index Last % Change Dow Jones 8,131.33

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production. In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

His people at MidAmerican have studied clean technologies like batteries and wind power for years because of the threat of climate change. The day after Fortunes visit to BYD, Oregon Gov. "The bad news is that hes clearly the brains behind the organization, and the drive. Electric cars will be one answer.

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