Recorded January 18, 2012

Show notes

TWO MINUTE NEWS TOPICS:

Linda
"There's an app for that"
http://green.autoblog.com/2012/01/18/doe-helps-launch-first-responder-tr...

tony
Honda kills drowned plant
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/01/thai-flood-honda-plant-pulled-o...

Patrick
air batteries
http://www.theenvironmentalblog.org/2012/01/metal-air-battery-technology/

Jon
Scion iQ driving report

MAIN TOPICS:

Why currency rates matter to cars
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/01/dropping-euro-makes-japanese-ca...
(Tony, you might consider forming a nice, succinct explanation for this)(I *think* I get it)

Limited editions RAV4EV and SCion iQ, coming out this year but you can't have one
http://www.plugincars.com/toyota-reveals-details-electric-rav4-scion-iq-...

Bob Lutz is still the biggest blowhard in the industry, and in an industry with Henrik Fisker, that's saying something
http://www.plugincars.com/motors-bob-lutz’s-help-aims-sell-2000-electric-trucks-year-111497.html

Speaking of Henrik, nice software bug
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1071730_fisker-issues-recall-and-per...
and maybe less focus on design (and self-promotion) would be a good thing
http://www.facebook.com/fiskerauto/posts/338994452791720

Tesla Model S kerfluflle proves dumbest species on the planet are "investors"
http://www.freep.com/article/20120118/BUSINESS01/201180364/Tesla-says-it...

Farewell to one of the pioneers of EnergyStar, Linda Latham
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2011/09/farewell...

CES, NAIAS, trade shows and car/electronics convergence
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/ces-2012-automotive-round-up/

This week Patrick is up with our MPG-E tip of the Week

recorded january 11, 2012

TWO MINUTE NEWS TOPICS:

Linda
Supply constriction
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/01/gm-ready-to-reduce-volt-output/

Tony
The almost death of high speed rail in the US
http://cleantechnica.com/2011/12/07/high-speed-rail-hacked-attacked-in-u...

Jason
Repositioning the brand
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120111/CARNEWS/120119959

Patrick
Obama defends Ev tax credit
http://paper.li/OEVAorg/oeva-news-2?utm_source=subscription&utm_medium=e...
MAIN TOPICS:

NAIAS, we do care, really
Plug-in concept debuts: Toyota NS4, Ford Fusion Energi, Honda Accord coupe, Smart For-Us, Volvo XC-60
http://www.plugincars.com/plug-vehicles-charge-stage-2012-detroit-auto-s...
General NAIAS
http://wot.motortrend.com/2012-detroit-roundup-show-stoppers-from-the-de...

Breathing fumes, the bugster doesn't go fast enough?
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/volkswagen-e-bugster-concept/
http://www.plugincars.com/volkswagen-e-bugster-concept-refining-electric...

Prius c specs and price, hot or not?
http://priuschat.com/news/toyota-prius-c-53-mpg-city-46-mpg-hwy-under-19000

Or, "Danny gets thrown under the bus"

Recorded January 4, 2011

Show notes:

Patrick
Ten EVs coming in 2012
http://www.plugincars.com/10-new-electric-cars-coming-2012-111135.html

Linda
Honda's in court
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/dec/27/business/la-fi-autos-honda-small...
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-autos-honda-smallclaims-20120104,0...
http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/west/2012/01/04/198026.htm

Tony
Rent to own luxury cars
http://techcrunch.com/2012/01/01/luxury-car-sharing-service-higear-shuts...

MAIN TOPICS:

Fisker recalls all 239 cars they sold
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/01/fisker-karma-recall-is-official-239-c...

Smart fourtwoEV get delayed till sept. for "battery problems" (maybe they bought packs from Fisker?)
http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/smart-fortwo-ev-gets-delayed-until-se...

Danny's favorite ad is one of the top ten of the year
http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/10-most-watched-ads-2011-youtube-137242

Kia Ray EV needs hamsters, or something
http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/kias-ray-ev-hasnt-heard-about-aerodyn...

Cell phone bans don't reduce car accidents
http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/auto-insurance-researchers-cell-phone...

Volt is a flop?
http://247wallst.com/2011/12/27/the-worst-product-flops-of-2011/

Recorded December 21, 2011

Our second annual Year In Review show.

recorded December 7, 2011

Show Notes

Two Minute News:

Linda
http://www.insideline.com/features/emissions-test-car-vs-truck-vs-leaf-b...

Tony

Danny

MAIN TOPICS:

Toyota doubling down on hybrids
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111205/OEM06/312059...

Fisker is the luxury car of the year?
http://www.egmcartech.com/2011/12/02/top-gear-magazine-names-range-rover...
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1070132_electric-car-hating-top-gear...

So pyrotechnics are a bug, not a feature?
http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/gm-considers-new-battery-for-volt-off...
But seriously, let's talk about how GM has handled this

a moment of silence for (and from) aptera
http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/aptera-fresh-out-of-greenbacks-closes...

recorded November 28, 2011

Show Notes

TWO MINUTE NEWS TOPICS:

Jon
http://green.autoblog.com/2011/11/28/mercedes-aero-trailer-concept-mpg-s...

Jason
Chris Demorro has competition for this year's concern troll award
http://sundial.csun.edu/2011/11/hybrids-have-the-potential-to-be-great-i...

Russell
The tragedy of Japan
http://thinkprogress.org/romm/2011/11/28/377120/radiation-japan-fukushim...

MAIN TOPICS:

Prius c becomes "official"
http://priuschat.com/news/the-prius-c-official-50-mpg-city-15-liter-engi...
http://priuschat.com/news/video-an-introduction-prius-c

EVs and "halo" products
http://www.torquenews.com/119/ev-halo-effect-officially-fades-green-car-...

GM "supposedly" will launch an "alleged" plug-in Cruze
http://www.egmcartech.com/2011/11/23/report-gm-will-offer-a-plug-in-hybr...

recorded November 23, 2011

Show Notes:

Is this a future for EVs?
http://trexa.com/

Check out this apple, orange and lime. We like the lime the best.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1112_2011_hyundai_sonata_hybr...

Honda finally makes a good decision?
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/honda-fit-ev-goes-lease-only-for-2012...

Thank you for listening and have a great Thanksgiving!

recorded November 16, 2011

Show notes

Special Guest, Mike Dabrowski
http://99mpg.com/

The magic number. Apparently, EV's just cost 40 large.
Coda announces "final" 2012 pricing, drops MSRP by five grand to $39K
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-57325764-54/coda-starts-motoring-with-...
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1068689_2011-la-auto-show-coda-relea...
http://www.codaautomotive.com/
Wider topic, is there enough variation in EV pricing?
http://www.greencars.org/pdf/gcipricing.pdf
Mitsubishi i $29-$31K
Nissan Leaf $35-$37K
Ford Focus EV $39K
Coda sedan $39K
Tesla Model S $57-$77K
Mini E (lease only) currently $600 per month for one year
Smart ED (currently lease only but will go on sale for an unannounced price in 2012) $599 per month for 48 months (almost $28K but you have to give it back)
Fiat 500 EV *SHOULD* be selling for about $45K if and when they decide to sell them

Sort of related...
Rolls makes a one-off, sorry, "prototype" EV. Do we care?
http://inhabitat.com/nyc/inhabitat-takes-the-rolls-royce-102ex-electric-...

I'm Burning, I'm Burning, I'm Burning For You
Finally on EV's...EV's, great cars or just a bonfire waiting to happen. We look at the coverage.
http://www.brandchannel.com/home/post/2011/11/14/EV-Fire-Issue-111411.aspx
Because gasoline is *soooooo* safe
http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/ev-related-fires-ignite-medi...
http://www.torquenews.com/106/third-chevrolet-volt-fire-could-bring-abou...
http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/helloworld/27344/
http://evworld.com/blogs/index.cfm?authorid=12&blogid=1005&archive=1

recorded November 9, 2011

TWO MINUTE NEWS TOPICS:

Linda:
Bright motors MAY make some cars
http://gas2.org/2011/11/07/former-humvee-plant-may-produce-plug-in-hybri...

Jason:
Hasta nunca Lexus Hs250h
http://www.dailytech.com/Quick+Note+Lexus+to+Reportedly+Drop+HS+250h+Hyb...

Jon:
http://green.autoblog.com/2011/11/08/nissan-pivo3s-quirky-ev-tokyo/

russell:
new zero bikes
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/750/11496/Motorcycle-Article/2012-Zero-Mot...

MAIN TOPICS:

Ford Focus ev, it starts at $39K
http://www.plugincars.com/ford-focus-electric
http://www.ford.com/electric/focuselectric/2012/
http://www.plugincars.com/fords-focus-electric-marketing-chief-talks-pri...

Tesla designs their own charging plug, good or bad or both?
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/07/tesla-bucks-industry-standard-with-ne...

Is this a sign of failure or success or something or nothing?
http://chevroletvoltage.com/index.php/volt-blog/18-volt/2535-chevrolet-v...

This week's episode title is a nod to the fiftieth anniversary of West Side Story

recorded November 2, 2011.

This week's show features Danny and Russell sans panel.

Show notes:

TWO MINUTE NEWS TOPICS:

All new smelly cabs
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/nissan-leaf-evs-to-join-nyc-taxis-won...

Honda says they'll try again with the Civic
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1067974_honda-okay-we-know-you-hate-...

The Roadster was dead, but it's back, in 2014
http://green.autoblog.com/2011/10/27/tesla-roadster-to-reappear-in-2014/

Where's the Mr. Fusion?
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/electric-delorean-dmc-12-prototype-go...

russell-
They hate him, they love him, maybe he is iron man, errrr, tony stark
http://www.iewy.com/35502-elon-musk-named-innovator-of-the-year-in-techn...

Kia shows commitment to magical unicorn powered cars
http://www.torquenews.com/1070/kia-shows-commitment-zero-emission-auto-t...

Polaris coughs up $28M for Brammo
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/11387/Motorcycle-Article/Polaris-Industr...

And finally...
Idiot of the week, author, James Wilkins, next time, do a better job at copy and paste
http://www.auto-types.com/autonews/cost-of-electric-vehicles-said-to-exc...

russell-ok, enough of that, let's dig into a few topics a little deeper. first up...

MAIN TOPICS:

Analysts, predictions and Tesla's performance (and we're not talking about cars here)
http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2011/10/30/wider-loss-expected-f...

(the first two topics are related from the analyst angle but not from the specific subject so let's not blend them together too much but just refer back to the analyst rant)

Analysts, analysts, analysts! (but seriously, what's up with Honda)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-31/honda-misses-profit-estimates-s...
and
Jazz hybrid review
http://uk.autoblog.com/2011/10/31/honda-jazz-hybrid-hx-road-test/
and
CR-V hybrid review
http://inhabitat.com/test-drive-inhabitat-zips-around-town-in-the-manual...

BYDe6, the China EV, does it matter?
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/china-news/byd-official-comments-on-new-energ...
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/28/byds-e6-goes-on-sale-in-china-still-m...