“ We must be practical. Who would buy a car that would lose its charge if parked in a garage, or in the shade? (read full comment) ” 

Posted on July 25, 2007 at 12:40 PM EDT

“ I agree, totally. Yes, we need alternative energy sources, but, aside from hydro, none are reliable for the vast amounts of base load power we... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on April 23, 2007 at 3:24 PM EDT

“ Wind turbines are useful less then 25% of the time. Lovelock, in his recent "Revenge of Gaia" on p 83 says: Windpower "at best provides energy... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on February 13, 2007 at 10:22 AM EST

“ The EV-1 failed. GM sold it at a large loss. Not enough people wanted to buy at full price. The car was withdrawn, as no manufacturer would want... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on January 8, 2007 at 11:13 AM EST

“ The waste of energy could be important. How much is lost when idling? Many megawatts are now lost to plugged in but idle chargers. So an even... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on November 15, 2006 at 12:16 PM EST

“ Nuclear? Why is it that no one talks about nuclear energy? France gets 80% of its electricity from nuclear power, why can't we? Even Al Gore's... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on September 29, 2006 at 12:20 PM EDT

“ Maglev Noise I wonder how noisy these trains are. Could they operate in densely settled areas? (read full comment) ” 

Posted on September 25, 2006 at 12:29 PM EDT

“ I agree. Big oil did not shut down the electric car. Oil has sold between $20 and $72 a barrel during the last 5 years. Alternative energy... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on September 22, 2006 at 1:23 PM EDT

“ I would like to know the energy efficiency of the Honda process. Presently, production of ethanol from US corn expends nearly as much fossile fuel... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on September 15, 2006 at 12:36 PM EDT