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Coming Soon – The Electric City

Revenge of the Electric Car

From the article: “The San Francisco building code will soon be revised to require that new structures be wired for car chargers. Across the street from City Hall, some drivers are already plugging converted hybrids into a row of charging stations. February 15, 2010. Cities Prepare for Life With the Electric Car.

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World Engineering Day Focuses on Shaping a Sustainable Future

Cars That Think

Adopt new technologies and solutions for recycling and converting waste to energy, and develop and use more biodegradable materials. The IEEE Standards Association develops technical guidelines that support sustainability in power systems, smart grids, energy efficiency, and environmental protection.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) San Jose Mercury News ). Establishing dealer network. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012.

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