Back in January I sold my 2003 Hyundai Elantra and began the “carless” life in Washington, D.C. This was the first time since freshman year of college that I’d gone without a car. So, now that it’s been 8 months, how is it going? First of all, I’m lucky to live in an area of Washington, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Plug-in Hybrid’
8 Months of Life Without a Car: Pretty Good
August 22nd, 2010 
Justin Manger GM Announces Volt Plug-in Hybrid Price
July 27th, 2010 Justin Manger $41,000. That’s the price of the new 2011 GM Volt plug-in hybrid vehicle. That price is also near the National Average Wage Index, so out of reach of most consumers. A $7,500 tax credit can take the price down to a more affordable $33,500. That’s still pricey. However, GM is pushing a leasing program that will [...]
July Clean Energy and Sustainability Events
July 1st, 2010 Eric Wilson The Biennial of the Americas, taking place in Denver, Colorado, is “an international event celebrating the culture, ideas and people of the Western Hemisphere, hosted by the City of Denver. Throughout the month of July, Denver will welcome national and international visitors for a cross-cultural experience bridging and unifying the artistic, intellectual and political progress [...]
Update: Buying A Family Car
June 8th, 2010 Eric Wilson Two months ago I wrote a post about my family’s decision to buy a new car. After 11 and a half years, my 1998 Honda Accord did not meet the needs of my growing family or the insane weather (i.e. snowstorms in late April and May) of the Front Range in Colorado. The debate raged [...]
Posted in Eric Wilson, Op-Ed, Transportation 
Tags: Cars, Electric Cars, Farmer's Market, Hybrids, Plug-in Hybrid, Prius 
View CommentsTo Buy A Hybrid or Drive Fewer Miles Without One?
April 5th, 2010 Eric Wilson As many of our faithful readers know, half of 2nd Green Revolution gave up their car at the end of last year. For those that having been paying close attention, they are aware that the other half has increased their family by one this year. While the impact of Western lifestyles and consumption patters are [...]
Posted in Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Eric Wilson, Transportation Tags: Cars, Colorado, Electric Cars, Hybrids, Plug-in Hybrid, Prius View Comments
