http://odeo.com/channels/2100756-NextGear-Powered-by-PodTech-net no During the last several years, new advancements in safety, fuel efficiency, alternative fuels, and technology have transformed the automotive industry and the vehicles we drive. Join PodTech's Matt Kelly for in-depth conversations with the leaders and innovators helping transform this landscape, as they discuss the technologies the're developing to wean Americans off foreign oil, reduce pollution, help slow global warming, and develop vehicles and roadways that are safer for drivers and passengers. PodTech Los Angeles bureau chief Matt Kelly has been an auto buff since the age of 4, starting when he backed the family car out of the driveway into oncoming traffic, to his parents surprise and dismay. An avid antique and classic car enthusiast and a member of the Miata Club of Southern California, Matt currently lives in Hollywood, where he has a large Matchbox and Hot Wheels collection. During the last several years, new advancements in safety, fuel efficiency, alternative fuels, and technology have transformed the automotive industry and the vehicles we drive. Join PodTech's Matt Kelly for in-depth conversations with the leaders and innovators helping transform this landscape, as they discuss the technologies the're developing to wean Americans off foreign oil, reduce pollution, help slow global warming, and develop vehicles and roadways that are safer for drivers and passengers. PodTech Los Angeles bureau chief Matt Kelly has been an auto buff since the age of 4, starting when he backed the family car out of the driveway into oncoming traffic, to his parents surprise and dismay. An avid antique and classic car enthusiast and a member of the Miata Club of Southern California, Matt currently lives in Hollywood, where he has a large Matchbox and Hot Wheels collection. Ride along with auto buff and environmentalist Matt Kelly en 40 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:26:35 -0800 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:26:35 -0800 Technology http://odeo.com/episodes/22154016-150-MPG-with-AFS-Trinity%E2%80%99s-PHEV-Technology Prior to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), one news story getting a lot of traction was the conversion of a Saturn Hybrid into a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) capable of 150 miles per gallon. So I was quite excited to speak with Don Bender, chief technology officer for AFS Trinity, the company behind the conversion, about their soon-to-be patented Extreme Hybrid drivetrain. Tags: AFS Trinity, Don Bender, Extreme Hybrid, hybrid, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, PHEV, Saturn Prior to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), one news story getting a lot of traction was the conversion of a Saturn Hybrid into a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) capable of 150 miles per gallon. So I was quite excited to speak with Don Bender, chief technology officer for AFS Trinity, the company behind the conversion, about their soon-to-be patented Extreme Hybrid drivetrain. Tags: AFS Trinity, Don Bender, Extreme Hybrid, hybrid, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, PHEV, Saturn Prior to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), one news story getting a lot of traction was the conversion of a Saturn Hybrid into a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) capable of 150 miles per gallon. So I was quite excited to speak with Don Bender, chief technology officer for AFS Trinity, the company behind the conversion, about their soon-to-be patented Extreme Hybrid drivetrain. Tags: AFS Trinity, Don Bender, Extreme Hybrid, hybrid, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, PHEV, Saturn tag:odeo.com,2008-01-24,22154016 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:26:35 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net podtech, NextGear, FrontPage Episode, Clean Tech, Featured Episode http://odeo.com/episodes/22154019-Cadillac-Provoq%E2%80%99s-a-Response-at-NAIAS During the North American International Auto Show, (NAIAS), I spoke with Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac about the Provoq, the luxury SUV concept based on the Volt E-flex platform, unveiled at CES. Tags: Cadillac, CES, Clay Dean, E-Flex, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Volt During the North American International Auto Show, (NAIAS), I spoke with Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac about the Provoq, the luxury SUV concept based on the Volt E-flex platform, unveiled at CES. Tags: Cadillac, CES, Clay Dean, E-Flex, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Volt During the North American International Auto Show, (NAIAS), I spoke with Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac about the Provoq, the luxury SUV concept based on the Volt E-flex platform, unveiled at CES. Tags: Cadillac, CES, Clay Dean, E-Flex, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Volt tag:odeo.com,2008-01-23,22154019 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:15:24 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net podtech, NextGear, FrontPage Episode, Clean Tech, Featured Episode http://odeo.com/episodes/22104134-Cadillac-Provoq-s-a-Response-at-NAIAS During the North American International Auto Show, (NAIAS), I spoke with Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac about the Provoq, the luxury SUV concept based on the Volt E-flex platform, unveiled at CES. Tags: Cadillac, CES, Clay Dean, E-Flex, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Volt During the North American International Auto Show, (NAIAS), I spoke with Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac about the Provoq, the luxury SUV concept based on the Volt E-flex platform, unveiled at CES. Tags: Cadillac, CES, Clay Dean, E-Flex, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Volt During the North American International Auto Show, (NAIAS), I spoke with Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac about the Provoq, the luxury SUV concept based on the Volt E-flex platform, unveiled at CES. Tags: Cadillac, CES, Clay Dean, E-Flex, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Volt tag:odeo.com,2008-01-23,22104134 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:15:24 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22154020-NAIAS-Ford%E2%80%99s-Explorer-America-with-EcoBoost Another exciting discovery at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) was Ford’s EcoBoost platform and the unveiling of their Explorer America concept. Dan Kapp, Ford’s Director of Powertrain Research, introduces me to this next-gen SUV and it’s performance enhancing technologies that will boost power and increase mileage while also reducing harmful emissions. Paul Eisenstein of the Car Connection has a great writeup entitled, “Ford EcoBoost: V-8 Power from Six?” Tags: Car Connection, Dan Kapp, EcoBoost, Ford, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Paul Eisenstein Another exciting discovery at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) was Ford’s EcoBoost platform and the unveiling of their Explorer America concept. Dan Kapp, Ford’s Director of Powertrain Research, introduces me to this next-gen SUV and it’s performance enhancing technologies that will boost power and increase mileage while also reducing harmful emissions. Paul Eisenstein of the Car Connection has a great writeup entitled, “Ford EcoBoost: V-8 Power from Six?” Tags: Car Connection, Dan Kapp, EcoBoost, Ford, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Paul Eisenstein Another exciting discovery at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) was Ford’s EcoBoost platform and the unveiling of their Explorer America concept. Dan Kapp, Ford’s Director of Powertrain Research, introduces me to this next-gen SUV and it’s performance enhancing technologies that will boost power and increase mileage while also reducing harmful emissions. Paul Eisenstein of the Car Connection has a great writeup entitled, “Ford EcoBoost: V-8 Power from Six?” Tags: Car Connection, Dan Kapp, EcoBoost, Ford, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Paul Eisenstein tag:odeo.com,2008-01-22,22154020 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:45:58 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net podtech, NextGear, FrontPage Episode, Clean Tech, Featured Episode http://odeo.com/episodes/22103519-NAIAS-Ford-s-Explorer-America-with-EcoBoost Another exciting discovery at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) was Ford's EcoBoost platform and the unveiling of their Explorer America concept. Dan Kapp, Ford's Director of Powertrain Research, introduces me to this next-gen SUV and it's performance enhancing technologies that will boost power and increase mileage while also reducing harmful emissions. Paul Eisenstein of the Car Connection has a great writeup entitled, "Ford EcoBoost: V-8 Power from Six?" Tags: Car Connection, Dan Kapp, EcoBoost, Ford, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Paul Eisenstein Another exciting discovery at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) was Ford's EcoBoost platform and the unveiling of their Explorer America concept. Dan Kapp, Ford's Director of Powertrain Research, introduces me to this next-gen SUV and it's performance enhancing technologies that will boost power and increase mileage while also reducing harmful emissions. Paul Eisenstein of the Car Connection has a great writeup entitled, "Ford EcoBoost: V-8 Power from Six?" Tags: Car Connection, Dan Kapp, EcoBoost, Ford, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Paul Eisenstein Another exciting discovery at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) was Ford's EcoBoost platform and the unveiling of their Explorer America concept. Dan Kapp, Ford's Director of Powertrain Research, introduces me to this next-gen SUV and it's performance enhancing technologies that will boost power and increase mileage while also reducing harmful emissions. Paul Eisenstein of the Car Connection has a great writeup entitled, "Ford EcoBoost: V-8 Power from Six?" Tags: Car Connection, Dan Kapp, EcoBoost, Ford, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Paul Eisenstein tag:odeo.com,2008-01-22,22103519 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:45:58 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22154022-GM%E2%80%99s-Chairman-Rick-Wagner-Meets-with-Bloggers-at-NAIAS In an hour sit down with online journalists during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), GM’s Chairman Rick Wagner answered questions on several topics from the joint partnership announcement the day before with Coskata, to Tata Motor’s Nano, recently unveiled for the Indian auto market. Participating int he breakfast meeting were journalists including (but not limited to) Brian Dooley at HummerGuy.net, Lyle Dennis of GM-Volt.com, Joe LaMuraglia - Gaywheels.com, Paul Stamatiou, Gear Diary’s David Goodspeed, Hybridcarblog’s Chad Snyder, Hank Green of Ecogeek.org, Joel Williams of Lifegoggles.com, Alphamom’s Isabel Kallman, Autowriter Matthew Keegan, Philippe Daix of TopSpeed.com, Clayton Cornell of Green Options, and Autopia’s Marty Jerome. Tags: Coskata, GM, NAIAS, Nano, North American International Auto Show, Rick Wagoner, Tata Motors In an hour sit down with online journalists during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), GM’s Chairman Rick Wagner answered questions on several topics from the joint partnership announcement the day before with Coskata, to Tata Motor’s Nano, recently unveiled for the Indian auto market. Participating int he breakfast meeting were journalists including (but not limited to) Brian Dooley at HummerGuy.net, Lyle Dennis of GM-Volt.com, Joe LaMuraglia - Gaywheels.com, Paul Stamatiou, Gear Diary’s David Goodspeed, Hybridcarblog’s Chad Snyder, Hank Green of Ecogeek.org, Joel Williams of Lifegoggles.com, Alphamom’s Isabel Kallman, Autowriter Matthew Keegan, Philippe Daix of TopSpeed.com, Clayton Cornell of Green Options, and Autopia’s Marty Jerome. Tags: Coskata, GM, NAIAS, Nano, North American International Auto Show, Rick Wagoner, Tata Motors In an hour sit down with online journalists during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), GM’s Chairman Rick Wagner answered questions on several topics from the joint partnership announcement the day before with Coskata, to Tata Motor’s Nano, recently unveiled for the Indian auto market. Participating int he breakfast meeting were journalists including (but not limited to) Brian Dooley at HummerGuy.net, Lyle Dennis of GM-Volt.com, Joe LaMuraglia - Gaywheels.com, Paul Stamatiou, Gear Diary’s David Goodspeed, Hybridcarblog’s Chad Snyder, Hank Green of Ecogeek.org, Joel Williams of Lifegoggles.com, Alphamom’s Isabel Kallman, Autowriter Matthew Keegan, Philippe Daix of TopSpeed.com, Clayton Cornell of Green Options, and Autopia’s Marty Jerome. Tags: Coskata, GM, NAIAS, Nano, North American International Auto Show, Rick Wagoner, Tata Motors tag:odeo.com,2008-01-18,22154022 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:28:06 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net podtech, NextGear, Clean Tech, Featured Episode, Featured Show http://odeo.com/episodes/22154025-GM%E2%80%99s-Bob-Lutz-Holds-Court-at-NAIAS During the North American International Auto Show, (NAIAS) GM’s Vice Chairman Bob Lutz joined a roundtable discussion with a group of online journalists including (but not limited to) Brian Dooley at HummerGuy.net, Lyle Dennis of GM-Volt.com, Joe LaMuraglia-Gaywheels.com, Vincent Nguyen at Slashgear.com, Paul Stamatiou, Gear Diary’s David Goodspeed, Hybridcarblog’s Chad Snyder, Hank Green of Ecogeek.org, Joel Williams of Lifegoggles.com, Alphamom’s Isabel Kallman, Autowriter Matthew Keegan and Autopia’s Marty Jerome. During the North American International Auto Show, (NAIAS) GM’s Vice Chairman Bob Lutz joined a roundtable discussion with a group of online journalists including (but not limited to) Brian Dooley at HummerGuy.net, Lyle Dennis of GM-Volt.com, Joe LaMuraglia-Gaywheels.com, Vincent Nguyen at Slashgear.com, Paul Stamatiou, Gear Diary’s David Goodspeed, Hybridcarblog’s Chad Snyder, Hank Green of Ecogeek.org, Joel Williams of Lifegoggles.com, Alphamom’s Isabel Kallman, Autowriter Matthew Keegan and Autopia’s Marty Jerome. During the North American International Auto Show, (NAIAS) GM’s Vice Chairman Bob Lutz joined a roundtable discussion with a group of online journalists including (but not limited to) Brian Dooley at HummerGuy.net, Lyle Dennis of GM-Volt.com, Joe LaMuraglia-Gaywheels.com, Vincent Nguyen at Slashgear.com, Paul Stamatiou, Gear Diary’s David Goodspeed, Hybridcarblog’s Chad Snyder, Hank Green of Ecogeek.org, Joel Williams of Lifegoggles.com, Alphamom’s Isabel Kallman, Autowriter Matthew Keegan and Autopia’s Marty Jerome. tag:odeo.com,2008-01-14,22154025 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:59:54 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net podtech, editorial, NextGear, Clean Tech http://odeo.com/episodes/22154028-GM%E2%80%99s-Rick-Wagoner-at-CES During CES, GM’s Chairman Rick Wagoner spoke with a group of bloggers and journalists. Tags: CES, GM, Rick Wagoner During CES, GM’s Chairman Rick Wagoner spoke with a group of bloggers and journalists. Tags: CES, GM, Rick Wagoner During CES, GM’s Chairman Rick Wagoner spoke with a group of bloggers and journalists. Tags: CES, GM, Rick Wagoner tag:odeo.com,2008-01-11,22154028 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:50:05 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net podtech, events, NextGear, Clean Tech, CES BlogHaus 2008, CES Las Vegas 2008 http://odeo.com/episodes/22154029-GM-Provoq%E2%80%99s-Audience-at-CES During the keynote address at CES, GM Chairman Rick Wagoner unveiled the company’s newest fuel-cell concept vehicle on the E-Flex platform and the first vehicle introduction ever at CES, the Cadillac Provoq. Featuring GM’s fifth generation fuel cell technology, the Provoq includes a solar roof-top panel to power onboard accessories, an active front grille with louvers that close at freeway speeds to enhance aerodynamics and left and right fender-mounted charging ports. Tags: CES, Rick Wagoner, E-Flex, Cadillac Provoq During the keynote address at CES, GM Chairman Rick Wagoner unveiled the company’s newest fuel-cell concept vehicle on the E-Flex platform and the first vehicle introduction ever at CES, the Cadillac Provoq. Featuring GM’s fifth generation fuel cell technology, the Provoq includes a solar roof-top panel to power onboard accessories, an active front grille with louvers that close at freeway speeds to enhance aerodynamics and left and right fender-mounted charging ports. Tags: CES, Rick Wagoner, E-Flex, Cadillac Provoq During the keynote address at CES, GM Chairman Rick Wagoner unveiled the company’s newest fuel-cell concept vehicle on the E-Flex platform and the first vehicle introduction ever at CES, the Cadillac Provoq. Featuring GM’s fifth generation fuel cell technology, the Provoq includes a solar roof-top panel to power onboard accessories, an active front grille with louvers that close at freeway speeds to enhance aerodynamics and left and right fender-mounted charging ports. Tags: CES, Rick Wagoner, E-Flex, Cadillac Provoq tag:odeo.com,2008-01-09,22154029 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:28:02 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net podtech, events, NextGear, Clean Tech, CES BlogHaus 2008, CES Las Vegas 2008 http://odeo.com/episodes/22154030-Biodiesel-Out-of-the-FOG-Fat%E2%80%99s-Oils-Greases During the first annual Renewable LA, a day long “consumption-liteâ€? eco fest celebrating renewable energy and transportation, Joe Gershen, Board Member, Green Depot sustainable energy organization, gave a presentation on the many benefits of Biodiesel. Tags: biodiesel, Green Depot, Joe Gershen, Renewable LA, Joe Gershen During the first annual Renewable LA, a day long “consumption-liteâ€? eco fest celebrating renewable energy and transportation, Joe Gershen, Board Member, Green Depot sustainable energy organization, gave a presentation on the many benefits of Biodiesel. Tags: biodiesel, Green Depot, Joe Gershen, Renewable LA, Joe Gershen During the first annual Renewable LA, a day long “consumption-liteâ€? eco fest celebrating renewable energy and transportation, Joe Gershen, Board Member, Green Depot sustainable energy organization, gave a presentation on the many benefits of Biodiesel. Tags: biodiesel, Green Depot, Joe Gershen, Renewable LA, Joe Gershen tag:odeo.com,2008-01-03,22154030 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:43:32 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net podtech, NextGear, Clean Tech http://odeo.com/episodes/22071995-EVS-23-The-V3-by-Vectrix Another company making news during EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium, was Vectrix Corporation. Durng the show, Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Morrill introduced me to the V3, an all electric three-wheeler featuring twin front wheels that grasp the road during cornering, offering the agility of a scooter and the safety and stability of a small car. It's lithium ion battery powers the three-wheeler 0-50 MPH in 5.2 seconds, reaching a top speed of 62 mph and goes 40-60 miles on a single charge. Yet at lower speeds, the bike is stable and allows riders to remain upright without ever having to put their feet down. Tags: EVS 23, Jeff Morrill, V3, Vectrix Another company making news during EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium, was Vectrix Corporation. Durng the show, Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Morrill introduced me to the V3, an all electric three-wheeler featuring twin front wheels that grasp the road during cornering, offering the agility of a scooter and the safety and stability of a small car. It's lithium ion battery powers the three-wheeler 0-50 MPH in 5.2 seconds, reaching a top speed of 62 mph and goes 40-60 miles on a single charge. Yet at lower speeds, the bike is stable and allows riders to remain upright without ever having to put their feet down. Tags: EVS 23, Jeff Morrill, V3, Vectrix Another company making news during EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium, was Vectrix Corporation. Durng the show, Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Morrill introduced me to the V3, an all electric three-wheeler featuring twin front wheels that grasp the road during cornering, offering the agility of a scooter and the safety and stability of a small car. It's lithium ion battery powers the three-wheeler 0-50 MPH in 5.2 seconds, reaching a top speed of 62 mph and goes 40-60 miles on a single charge. Yet at lower speeds, the bike is stable and allows riders to remain upright without ever having to put their feet down. Tags: EVS 23, Jeff Morrill, V3, Vectrix tag:odeo.com,2007-12-20,22071995 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:42:05 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22071996-EVS-23-Big-Kid-Toys I met EJ Wessel, owner of Big Kid Toys in Napa, Calif., at the LA Auto Show, but sadly, I wasn't able to go for a ride in his T-Rex then. So when we met at EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Anaheim, Calif., I was all game for for a test ride. The electric version was on the show room floor and getting primed for its appearance in an MTV special, so I had to forgo that experience, but a ride on the gasoline version was just as fun. 0-60 in under 4 seconds...definately a gas! Tags: Big Kid Toys, EJ Wessel, EVS 23, LA Auto Show, T-Rex I met EJ Wessel, owner of Big Kid Toys in Napa, Calif., at the LA Auto Show, but sadly, I wasn't able to go for a ride in his T-Rex then. So when we met at EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Anaheim, Calif., I was all game for for a test ride. The electric version was on the show room floor and getting primed for its appearance in an MTV special, so I had to forgo that experience, but a ride on the gasoline version was just as fun. 0-60 in under 4 seconds...definately a gas! Tags: Big Kid Toys, EJ Wessel, EVS 23, LA Auto Show, T-Rex I met EJ Wessel, owner of Big Kid Toys in Napa, Calif., at the LA Auto Show, but sadly, I wasn't able to go for a ride in his T-Rex then. So when we met at EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Anaheim, Calif., I was all game for for a test ride. The electric version was on the show room floor and getting primed for its appearance in an MTV special, so I had to forgo that experience, but a ride on the gasoline version was just as fun. 0-60 in under 4 seconds...definately a gas! Tags: Big Kid Toys, EJ Wessel, EVS 23, LA Auto Show, T-Rex tag:odeo.com,2007-12-19,22071996 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:58:10 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22154042-EVS-23-Smart%E2%80%99s-Pitt-Moos Durng EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium, I spoke with Pitt Moos, Product Manager for the smart ev, a prototype and research electric vehicle being developed by http://www.daimler.com/ Daimler. Currently 100 of them are being built and delivered to consumers in London, England as part of a four year project. The smart for two arrives on North American shores in early 2008, and rumour has it, the EV version will be here not too long after. Sign me up! Tags: Daimler, EVS 23, Pitt Moos, smart ev, smart for two Durng EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium, I spoke with Pitt Moos, Product Manager for the smart ev, a prototype and research electric vehicle being developed by http://www.daimler.com/ Daimler. Currently 100 of them are being built and delivered to consumers in London, England as part of a four year project. The smart for two arrives on North American shores in early 2008, and rumour has it, the EV version will be here not too long after. Sign me up! Tags: Daimler, EVS 23, Pitt Moos, smart ev, smart for two Durng EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium, I spoke with Pitt Moos, Product Manager for the smart ev, a prototype and research electric vehicle being developed by http://www.daimler.com/ Daimler. Currently 100 of them are being built and delivered to consumers in London, England as part of a four year project. The smart for two arrives on North American shores in early 2008, and rumour has it, the EV version will be here not too long after. Sign me up! Tags: Daimler, EVS 23, Pitt Moos, smart ev, smart for two tag:odeo.com,2007-12-18,22154042 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:06:24 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net podtech, NextGear, Clean Tech, Featured Episode http://odeo.com/episodes/22071997-EVS-23-Smart-s-Pitt-Moos Durng EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium, I spoke with Pitt Moos, Product Manager for the smart ev, a prototype and research electric vehicle being developed by http://www.daimler.com/ Daimler. Currently 100 of them are being built and delivered to consumers in London, England as part of a four year project. The smart for two arrives on North American shores in early 2008, and rumour has it, the EV version will be here not too long after. Sign me up! Tags: Daimler, EVS 23, Pitt Moos, smart ev, smart for two Durng EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium, I spoke with Pitt Moos, Product Manager for the smart ev, a prototype and research electric vehicle being developed by http://www.daimler.com/ Daimler. Currently 100 of them are being built and delivered to consumers in London, England as part of a four year project. The smart for two arrives on North American shores in early 2008, and rumour has it, the EV version will be here not too long after. Sign me up! Tags: Daimler, EVS 23, Pitt Moos, smart ev, smart for two Durng EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium, I spoke with Pitt Moos, Product Manager for the smart ev, a prototype and research electric vehicle being developed by http://www.daimler.com/ Daimler. Currently 100 of them are being built and delivered to consumers in London, England as part of a four year project. The smart for two arrives on North American shores in early 2008, and rumour has it, the EV version will be here not too long after. Sign me up! Tags: Daimler, EVS 23, Pitt Moos, smart ev, smart for two tag:odeo.com,2007-12-18,22071997 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:06:24 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22071998-Hollywood-Goes-Green During iHollywood Forum's Hollywood Goes Green conference, Chris Paine, director of Who Killed the Electric Car joined Greg "Gadget" Abbott, founder of Electric Motors, Dave Barthmuss, GM's Group Manager for Western Region Environment & Energy Communications and Dale Wiley, CEO and President, of American Green Holdings, for a panel discussion about how the depiction of cars in film and television can influence public opinions and auto sales. Tags: American Green Holdings, chris Pane, Dale Wiley, Dave Barthmuss, GM, Greg "Gadget" Abbott, Hollywood Goes Green, iHollywood Forum, Who Killed the Electric Car During iHollywood Forum's Hollywood Goes Green conference, Chris Paine, director of Who Killed the Electric Car joined Greg "Gadget" Abbott, founder of Electric Motors, Dave Barthmuss, GM's Group Manager for Western Region Environment & Energy Communications and Dale Wiley, CEO and President, of American Green Holdings, for a panel discussion about how the depiction of cars in film and television can influence public opinions and auto sales. Tags: American Green Holdings, chris Pane, Dale Wiley, Dave Barthmuss, GM, Greg "Gadget" Abbott, Hollywood Goes Green, iHollywood Forum, Who Killed the Electric Car During iHollywood Forum's Hollywood Goes Green conference, Chris Paine, director of Who Killed the Electric Car joined Greg "Gadget" Abbott, founder of Electric Motors, Dave Barthmuss, GM's Group Manager for Western Region Environment & Energy Communications and Dale Wiley, CEO and President, of American Green Holdings, for a panel discussion about how the depiction of cars in film and television can influence public opinions and auto sales. Tags: American Green Holdings, chris Pane, Dale Wiley, Dave Barthmuss, GM, Greg "Gadget" Abbott, Hollywood Goes Green, iHollywood Forum, Who Killed the Electric Car tag:odeo.com,2007-12-17,22071998 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:32:04 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22154045-EVS-23-Brammo%E2%80%99s-Electric-Motorcycle-Enertia During EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Anaheim, CA, I met Brian Wismann, director of design for Brammo Motorsports of Ashland, OR., a manufacturer of ultra-efficient, lightweight vehicles. During the event they unveiled the Enertia, an electric motorcycle perfect for urban commuting that exceeds 50mph and 40 miles on a single 3-hour charge, using a lithium phosphate battery from partner Valence Technology. AutoblogGreen has more PR video of the bike here. During EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Anaheim, CA, I met Brian Wismann, director of design for Brammo Motorsports of Ashland, OR., a manufacturer of ultra-efficient, lightweight vehicles. During the event they unveiled the Enertia, an electric motorcycle perfect for urban commuting that exceeds 50mph and 40 miles on a single 3-hour charge, using a lithium phosphate battery from partner Valence Technology. AutoblogGreen has more PR video of the bike here. During EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Anaheim, CA, I met Brian Wismann, director of design for Brammo Motorsports of Ashland, OR., a manufacturer of ultra-efficient, lightweight vehicles. During the event they unveiled the Enertia, an electric motorcycle perfect for urban commuting that exceeds 50mph and 40 miles on a single 3-hour charge, using a lithium phosphate battery from partner Valence Technology. AutoblogGreen has more PR video of the bike here. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-14,22154045 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:42:01 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net podtech, NextGear, Clean Tech http://odeo.com/episodes/22071999-EVS-23-Brammo-s-Electric-Motorcycle-Enertia During EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Anaheim, CA, I met Brian Wismann, director of design for Brammo Motorsports of Ashland, OR., a manufacturer of ultra-efficient, lightweight vehicles. During the event they unveiled the Enertia, an electric motorcycle perfect for urban commuting that exceeds 50mph and 40 miles on a single 3-hour charge, using a lithium phosphate battery from partner Valence Technology. AutoblogGreen has more PR video of the bike here. During EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Anaheim, CA, I met Brian Wismann, director of design for Brammo Motorsports of Ashland, OR., a manufacturer of ultra-efficient, lightweight vehicles. During the event they unveiled the Enertia, an electric motorcycle perfect for urban commuting that exceeds 50mph and 40 miles on a single 3-hour charge, using a lithium phosphate battery from partner Valence Technology. AutoblogGreen has more PR video of the bike here. During EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Anaheim, CA, I met Brian Wismann, director of design for Brammo Motorsports of Ashland, OR., a manufacturer of ultra-efficient, lightweight vehicles. During the event they unveiled the Enertia, an electric motorcycle perfect for urban commuting that exceeds 50mph and 40 miles on a single 3-hour charge, using a lithium phosphate battery from partner Valence Technology. AutoblogGreen has more PR video of the bike here. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-14,22071999 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:42:01 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22154046-EVS-23-ExxonMobil-Chemical%E2%80%99s-Separator-Film During EVS 23, Jm Harris, SVP for ExxonMobil Chemical Co., gave a presentation about the company’s new battery separator film that can reduce heat issues with lithium-ion batteries. I had a few questions for Jim after his presentation, during the Q & A. Read more about it from Green Car Advisor at edmunds.com. Tags: Edmunds.com, EVS 23, ExxonMobil Chemical, Green Car Advisor, Jim Harris During EVS 23, Jm Harris, SVP for ExxonMobil Chemical Co., gave a presentation about the company’s new battery separator film that can reduce heat issues with lithium-ion batteries. I had a few questions for Jim after his presentation, during the Q & A. Read more about it from Green Car Advisor at edmunds.com. Tags: Edmunds.com, EVS 23, ExxonMobil Chemical, Green Car Advisor, Jim Harris During EVS 23, Jm Harris, SVP for ExxonMobil Chemical Co., gave a presentation about the company’s new battery separator film that can reduce heat issues with lithium-ion batteries. I had a few questions for Jim after his presentation, during the Q & A. Read more about it from Green Car Advisor at edmunds.com. Tags: Edmunds.com, EVS 23, ExxonMobil Chemical, Green Car Advisor, Jim Harris tag:odeo.com,2007-12-12,22154046 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:13:11 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net podtech, NextGear, Clean Tech http://odeo.com/episodes/22072000-EVS-23-ExxonMobil-Chemical-s-Separator-Film During EVS 23, Jm Harris, SVP for ExxonMobil Chemical Co., gave a presentation about the company's new battery separator film that can reduce heat issues with lithium-ion batteries. I had a few questions for Jim after his presentation, during the Q & A. Read more about it from Green Car Advisor at edmunds.com. Tags: Edmunds.com, EVS 23, ExxonMobil Chemical, Green Car Advisor, Jim Harris During EVS 23, Jm Harris, SVP for ExxonMobil Chemical Co., gave a presentation about the company's new battery separator film that can reduce heat issues with lithium-ion batteries. I had a few questions for Jim after his presentation, during the Q & A. Read more about it from Green Car Advisor at edmunds.com. Tags: Edmunds.com, EVS 23, ExxonMobil Chemical, Green Car Advisor, Jim Harris During EVS 23, Jm Harris, SVP for ExxonMobil Chemical Co., gave a presentation about the company's new battery separator film that can reduce heat issues with lithium-ion batteries. I had a few questions for Jim after his presentation, during the Q & A. Read more about it from Green Car Advisor at edmunds.com. Tags: Edmunds.com, EVS 23, ExxonMobil Chemical, Green Car Advisor, Jim Harris tag:odeo.com,2007-12-12,22072000 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:13:11 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072002-EVS-23-Chelsea-Sexton-and-the-Volt I've never been this close to the Chevy Volt, so during EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Anaheim, CA, I thought it was an interesting juxtaposition to speak with Chelsea Sexton of Who Killed the Electric Car and Plug-In America, about GM's E-Flex concept vehicle. Tags: Chelsea Sexton, Chevy Volt, E Flex, EVS 23, Plug In America, Who Killed the Electric Car I've never been this close to the Chevy Volt, so during EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Anaheim, CA, I thought it was an interesting juxtaposition to speak with Chelsea Sexton of Who Killed the Electric Car and Plug-In America, about GM's E-Flex concept vehicle. Tags: Chelsea Sexton, Chevy Volt, E Flex, EVS 23, Plug In America, Who Killed the Electric Car I've never been this close to the Chevy Volt, so during EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Anaheim, CA, I thought it was an interesting juxtaposition to speak with Chelsea Sexton of Who Killed the Electric Car and Plug-In America, about GM's E-Flex concept vehicle. Tags: Chelsea Sexton, Chevy Volt, E Flex, EVS 23, Plug In America, Who Killed the Electric Car tag:odeo.com,2007-12-11,22072002 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:53:12 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072003-The-EV1-Electrifies-Audience-at-Renewable-L-A American Hi Definition and Sweetwater Digital of Van Nuys, CA, hosted the first annual Renewable L.A., a day long "consumption-lite" eco fest, celebrating renewable energy and transportation. The first annual solar open house and green holiday gift event put a spotlight on the largest solar installation in the area, constructed by Energy Efficiency Solar of Pomona, CA, comprised of 600, 190-watt individual solar panels. In addition to test rides of two Vectrix Maxi-Scooters and three ZENN's, the over 300 visitors who attended the event had a special treat when an EV1, one of the handful not notoriously crushed in 2005 by the all-electric car's maker, GM, made a surprise appearance, driving onto the event's parking lot. I spoke with Alexandra Paul, actress, EV1 advocate and activist, who appeared in the movie, Who Killed the Electric Car, about the momentous occasion. Zan Dubin Scott has more in a writeup on Edmunds.com. Tags: Alexandra Paul, American Hi Definition, Edmunds.com, Ener... American Hi Definition and Sweetwater Digital of Van Nuys, CA, hosted the first annual Renewable L.A., a day long "consumption-lite" eco fest, celebrating renewable energy and transportation. The first annual solar open house and green holiday gift event put a spotlight on the largest solar installation in the area, constructed by Energy Efficiency Solar of Pomona, CA, comprised of 600, 190-watt individual solar panels. In addition to test rides of two Vectrix Maxi-Scooters and three ZENN's, the over 300 visitors who attended the event had a special treat when an EV1, one of the handful not notoriously crushed in 2005 by the all-electric car's maker, GM, made a surprise appearance, driving onto the event's parking lot. I spoke with Alexandra Paul, actress, EV1 advocate and activist, who appeared in the movie, Who Killed the Electric Car, about the momentous occasion. Zan Dubin Scott has more in a writeup on Edmunds.com. Tags: Alexandra Paul, American Hi Definition, Edmunds.com, Energy Efficiency Solar, EV1, GM, Maxi-Scooter, Renewable LA, Sweetwater Digital, Vectrix, Who Killed the Electric Car, Zan Dubin Scott, ZENN American Hi Definition and Sweetwater Digital of Van Nuys, CA, hosted the first annual Renewable L.A., a day long "consumption-lite" eco fest, celebrating renewable energy and transportation. The first annual solar open house and green holiday gift event put a spotlight on the largest solar installation in the area, constructed by Energy Efficiency Solar of Pomona, CA, comprised of 600, 190-watt individual solar panels. In addition to test rides of two Vectrix Maxi-Scooters and three ZENN's, the over 300 visitors who attended the event had a special treat when an EV1, one of the handful not notoriously crushed in 2005 by the all-electric car's maker, GM, made a surprise appearance, driving onto the event's parking lot. I spoke with Alexandra Paul, actress, EV1 advocate and activist, who appeared in the movie, Who Killed the Electric Car, about the momentous occasion. Zan Dubin Scott has more in a writeup on Edmunds.com. Tags: Alexandra Paul, American Hi Definition, Edmunds.com, Energy Efficiency Solar, EV1, GM, Maxi-Scooter, Renewable LA, Sweetwater Digital, Vectrix, Who Killed the Electric Car, Zan Dubin Scott, ZENN tag:odeo.com,2007-12-10,22072003 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:14:43 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072004-EVS-23-eGO-Vehicles During EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium, Kris Sorensen, VP, sales & marketing for eGo Vehicles, took to the podium to introduce the audience to his company which offers eco-friendly personal transportation for business, commuting, errands or recreation. At the conference he announced a major partnership with Intrago, a Boulder, CO company providing personal and electric vehicle rental management systems for the real world. Tags: eGo, EVS 23, Intrago, Kris Sorensen During EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium, Kris Sorensen, VP, sales & marketing for eGo Vehicles, took to the podium to introduce the audience to his company which offers eco-friendly personal transportation for business, commuting, errands or recreation. At the conference he announced a major partnership with Intrago, a Boulder, CO company providing personal and electric vehicle rental management systems for the real world. Tags: eGo, EVS 23, Intrago, Kris Sorensen During EVS 23, the Electric Vehicle Symposium, Kris Sorensen, VP, sales & marketing for eGo Vehicles, took to the podium to introduce the audience to his company which offers eco-friendly personal transportation for business, commuting, errands or recreation. At the conference he announced a major partnership with Intrago, a Boulder, CO company providing personal and electric vehicle rental management systems for the real world. Tags: eGo, EVS 23, Intrago, Kris Sorensen tag:odeo.com,2007-12-07,22072004 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:31:41 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22154051-EVS-23-GM%E2%80%99s-Jonathan-Lauckner At EVS 23, the Electrical Vehicle Symposium held this year in Anaheim, CA, Jonathan Lauckner, General Motor’s VP for Global Program Management, addressed the audience during the opening plenary session, detailing GM’s plans and goals regarding sustainable transportation and specificially their E-Flex platform and the Chevy Volt. At EVS 23, the Electrical Vehicle Symposium held this year in Anaheim, CA, Jonathan Lauckner, General Motor’s VP for Global Program Management, addressed the audience during the opening plenary session, detailing GM’s plans and goals regarding sustainable transportation and specificially their E-Flex platform and the Chevy Volt. At EVS 23, the Electrical Vehicle Symposium held this year in Anaheim, CA, Jonathan Lauckner, General Motor’s VP for Global Program Management, addressed the audience during the opening plenary session, detailing GM’s plans and goals regarding sustainable transportation and specificially their E-Flex platform and the Chevy Volt. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-06,22154051 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:35:17 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net podtech, NextGear, Clean Tech http://odeo.com/episodes/22072005-EVS-23-GM-s-Jonathan-Lauckner At EVS 23, the Electrical Vehicle Symposium held this year in Anaheim, CA, Jonathan Lauckner, General Motor's VP for Global Program Management, addressed the audience during the opening plenary session, detailing GM's plans and goals regarding sustainable transportation and specificially their E-Flex platform and the Chevy Volt. At EVS 23, the Electrical Vehicle Symposium held this year in Anaheim, CA, Jonathan Lauckner, General Motor's VP for Global Program Management, addressed the audience during the opening plenary session, detailing GM's plans and goals regarding sustainable transportation and specificially their E-Flex platform and the Chevy Volt. At EVS 23, the Electrical Vehicle Symposium held this year in Anaheim, CA, Jonathan Lauckner, General Motor's VP for Global Program Management, addressed the audience during the opening plenary session, detailing GM's plans and goals regarding sustainable transportation and specificially their E-Flex platform and the Chevy Volt. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-06,22072005 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:35:17 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072006-LA-Auto-Show-Chrysler-Designer-Ryan-Nagode Ryan Nagode is only 27 years old, but don't let his youth fool you. He is Senior Designer and Car Stylist for Chrysler, and was the Exterior Designer for the 2009 Dodge Journey, unveiled at the LA Auto Show. Tags: Chrysler, Dodge Journey, LA Auto Show, Ryan Nagode Ryan Nagode is only 27 years old, but don't let his youth fool you. He is Senior Designer and Car Stylist for Chrysler, and was the Exterior Designer for the 2009 Dodge Journey, unveiled at the LA Auto Show. Tags: Chrysler, Dodge Journey, LA Auto Show, Ryan Nagode Ryan Nagode is only 27 years old, but don't let his youth fool you. He is Senior Designer and Car Stylist for Chrysler, and was the Exterior Designer for the 2009 Dodge Journey, unveiled at the LA Auto Show. Tags: Chrysler, Dodge Journey, LA Auto Show, Ryan Nagode tag:odeo.com,2007-12-05,22072006 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:36:17 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072007-LA-Auto-Show-GEM-Celebrates-10-Years It's been 10 years in business for GEM or Global Electric Motorcars, a division of Chrysler and one of the first manufacturers of Low Speed Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. During the LA Auto Show, Larry Oswald, GEM Chief Executive Officer and Director of Chrysler's GEM and Electric Vehicle Product Team, spoke to me about the company's milestone achievement, and the release of it's Special Edition Package to celebrate the occasion. Tags: GEM, Global Electric Motorcars, Chrysler, Low Speed Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, LA Auto Show, Larry Oswald It's been 10 years in business for GEM or Global Electric Motorcars, a division of Chrysler and one of the first manufacturers of Low Speed Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. During the LA Auto Show, Larry Oswald, GEM Chief Executive Officer and Director of Chrysler's GEM and Electric Vehicle Product Team, spoke to me about the company's milestone achievement, and the release of it's Special Edition Package to celebrate the occasion. Tags: GEM, Global Electric Motorcars, Chrysler, Low Speed Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, LA Auto Show, Larry Oswald It's been 10 years in business for GEM or Global Electric Motorcars, a division of Chrysler and one of the first manufacturers of Low Speed Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. During the LA Auto Show, Larry Oswald, GEM Chief Executive Officer and Director of Chrysler's GEM and Electric Vehicle Product Team, spoke to me about the company's milestone achievement, and the release of it's Special Edition Package to celebrate the occasion. Tags: GEM, Global Electric Motorcars, Chrysler, Low Speed Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, LA Auto Show, Larry Oswald tag:odeo.com,2007-12-03,22072007 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:40:19 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072008-LA-Auto-Show-T-Rex EJ Wessel owns Big Kid Toys in Napa, CA, a company that sells electric cars and trucks, including the T-Rex, a gas or electric, three-wheeled performance vehicle. With its' triangular wheel configuration, low center of gravity and open cockpit and distinctive apprearance, the T-Rex provides exotic motorcycle performance and side-by-side seating, as I found out while talking with EJ during the LA Auto Show. Tags: Big Kid Toys, T-Rex, LA Auto Show EJ Wessel owns Big Kid Toys in Napa, CA, a company that sells electric cars and trucks, including the T-Rex, a gas or electric, three-wheeled performance vehicle. With its' triangular wheel configuration, low center of gravity and open cockpit and distinctive apprearance, the T-Rex provides exotic motorcycle performance and side-by-side seating, as I found out while talking with EJ during the LA Auto Show. Tags: Big Kid Toys, T-Rex, LA Auto Show EJ Wessel owns Big Kid Toys in Napa, CA, a company that sells electric cars and trucks, including the T-Rex, a gas or electric, three-wheeled performance vehicle. With its' triangular wheel configuration, low center of gravity and open cockpit and distinctive apprearance, the T-Rex provides exotic motorcycle performance and side-by-side seating, as I found out while talking with EJ during the LA Auto Show. Tags: Big Kid Toys, T-Rex, LA Auto Show tag:odeo.com,2007-12-02,22072008 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 01:04:33 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072009-LA-Auto-Show-Kia-Unveils-the-KND4 Another auto show and another concept car from Kia, following in the design style of the concepts Kia Kue and Kia Soul. After the KND4's unveiling, I spoke with Kia's public relations manager Alex Fedorak at the LA Auto Show. Tags: Kia, Kue, Soul, Alex Fedorak, LA Auto Show Another auto show and another concept car from Kia, following in the design style of the concepts Kia Kue and Kia Soul. After the KND4's unveiling, I spoke with Kia's public relations manager Alex Fedorak at the LA Auto Show. Tags: Kia, Kue, Soul, Alex Fedorak, LA Auto Show Another auto show and another concept car from Kia, following in the design style of the concepts Kia Kue and Kia Soul. After the KND4's unveiling, I spoke with Kia's public relations manager Alex Fedorak at the LA Auto Show. Tags: Kia, Kue, Soul, Alex Fedorak, LA Auto Show tag:odeo.com,2007-11-30,22072009 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:53:30 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072010-LA-Auto-Show-Chrysler-s-Frank-Klegon After the Chrysler LA Auto Show, I spoke with Frank Klegon, Chrysler's executive vice president, product development about the company's unveiling of their new hybrid SUV's. Tags: Chrysler, LA Auto Show, Frank Klegon After the Chrysler LA Auto Show, I spoke with Frank Klegon, Chrysler's executive vice president, product development about the company's unveiling of their new hybrid SUV's. Tags: Chrysler, LA Auto Show, Frank Klegon After the Chrysler LA Auto Show, I spoke with Frank Klegon, Chrysler's executive vice president, product development about the company's unveiling of their new hybrid SUV's. Tags: Chrysler, LA Auto Show, Frank Klegon tag:odeo.com,2007-11-29,22072010 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:45:07 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072013-LA-Auto-Show-GM-s-Dave-Barthmuss After Chevy's hybrid Tahoe SUV won Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show, I spoke with Dave Barthmuss, group manager of GM's western regional environment and energy communications team about the win. Tags: Chevy, hybrid, Green Car of the Year, LA Auto Show, GM After Chevy's hybrid Tahoe SUV won Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show, I spoke with Dave Barthmuss, group manager of GM's western regional environment and energy communications team about the win. Tags: Chevy, hybrid, Green Car of the Year, LA Auto Show, GM After Chevy's hybrid Tahoe SUV won Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show, I spoke with Dave Barthmuss, group manager of GM's western regional environment and energy communications team about the win. Tags: Chevy, hybrid, Green Car of the Year, LA Auto Show, GM tag:odeo.com,2007-11-28,22072013 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:37:47 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072015-LA-Auto-Show-Chrysler-Press-Conference Frank Klegon, Chrysler executive vice president, product development, took to the stage during the Chrysler Press Conference at the LA Auto Show to present the company's entry into the mid-sized cross-over market, the Dodge Journey, as well as two new hybrid's, the Dodge Durango Hemi and Chrysler Aspen hybrids. Tags: Frank Klegon, Chrysler, Chrysler, LA Auto Show, Dodge Journey, Dodge, Chrysler Aspen, hybrids Frank Klegon, Chrysler executive vice president, product development, took to the stage during the Chrysler Press Conference at the LA Auto Show to present the company's entry into the mid-sized cross-over market, the Dodge Journey, as well as two new hybrid's, the Dodge Durango Hemi and Chrysler Aspen hybrids. Tags: Frank Klegon, Chrysler, Chrysler, LA Auto Show, Dodge Journey, Dodge, Chrysler Aspen, hybrids Frank Klegon, Chrysler executive vice president, product development, took to the stage during the Chrysler Press Conference at the LA Auto Show to present the company's entry into the mid-sized cross-over market, the Dodge Journey, as well as two new hybrid's, the Dodge Durango Hemi and Chrysler Aspen hybrids. Tags: Frank Klegon, Chrysler, Chrysler, LA Auto Show, Dodge Journey, Dodge, Chrysler Aspen, hybrids tag:odeo.com,2007-11-20,22072015 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:55:23 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072017-LA-Auto-Show-GM-Press-Conference During the LA Auto Show, I attended the GM Press Conference, where Vice Chairman of Product Development Bob Lutz and Chevrolet GM Ed Peper, introduced the company's lineup of gas-friendly to gas-free vehicles, including the Chevy Malibu hybrid, the all new Chevy Silverado hybrid, Chevy Tahoe hybrid, and of ourse, the Chevy Volt. Tags: LA Auto Show, Bob Lutz, Chevrolet, Ed Peper, Chevy Malibu hybrid, Chevy Silverado hybrid, Chevy Tahoe hybrid, Chevy Volt During the LA Auto Show, I attended the GM Press Conference, where Vice Chairman of Product Development Bob Lutz and Chevrolet GM Ed Peper, introduced the company's lineup of gas-friendly to gas-free vehicles, including the Chevy Malibu hybrid, the all new Chevy Silverado hybrid, Chevy Tahoe hybrid, and of ourse, the Chevy Volt. Tags: LA Auto Show, Bob Lutz, Chevrolet, Ed Peper, Chevy Malibu hybrid, Chevy Silverado hybrid, Chevy Tahoe hybrid, Chevy Volt During the LA Auto Show, I attended the GM Press Conference, where Vice Chairman of Product Development Bob Lutz and Chevrolet GM Ed Peper, introduced the company's lineup of gas-friendly to gas-free vehicles, including the Chevy Malibu hybrid, the all new Chevy Silverado hybrid, Chevy Tahoe hybrid, and of ourse, the Chevy Volt. Tags: LA Auto Show, Bob Lutz, Chevrolet, Ed Peper, Chevy Malibu hybrid, Chevy Silverado hybrid, Chevy Tahoe hybrid, Chevy Volt tag:odeo.com,2007-11-19,22072017 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:50:49 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072019-LA-Auto-Show-Green-Car-of-the-Year During the 2007 LA Auto Show, Green Car Journal announced the winner of it's 2008 Green Car of the Year award. The contenders were the new Chevy Malibu hybrid, Saturn Aura hybrid, Mazda Tribute hybrid, Nissan Altima hybrid and Chevy Tahoe hybrid. The winner? Watch and find out! Tags: LA Auto Show, Green Car Journal, 2008 Green Car of the Year, Chevy Malibu hybrid, Saturn Aura hybrid, Mazda Tribute hybrid, Nissan Altima hybrid, Chevy Tahoe hybrid During the 2007 LA Auto Show, Green Car Journal announced the winner of it's 2008 Green Car of the Year award. The contenders were the new Chevy Malibu hybrid, Saturn Aura hybrid, Mazda Tribute hybrid, Nissan Altima hybrid and Chevy Tahoe hybrid. The winner? Watch and find out! Tags: LA Auto Show, Green Car Journal, 2008 Green Car of the Year, Chevy Malibu hybrid, Saturn Aura hybrid, Mazda Tribute hybrid, Nissan Altima hybrid, Chevy Tahoe hybrid During the 2007 LA Auto Show, Green Car Journal announced the winner of it's 2008 Green Car of the Year award. The contenders were the new Chevy Malibu hybrid, Saturn Aura hybrid, Mazda Tribute hybrid, Nissan Altima hybrid and Chevy Tahoe hybrid. The winner? Watch and find out! Tags: LA Auto Show, Green Car Journal, 2008 Green Car of the Year, Chevy Malibu hybrid, Saturn Aura hybrid, Mazda Tribute hybrid, Nissan Altima hybrid, Chevy Tahoe hybrid tag:odeo.com,2007-11-16,22072019 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:37:47 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072021-Falcon-EV Andy Wright is owner of FalconEV, a company that distributes electric bikes and scooters that use lithium-ion batteries. He believes his products are the future of transportation. I spoke with him at the AltCar Expo in Santa Monica. Tags: Andy Wright, FalconEV, electric bikes, lithium-ion, future of transportation, AltCar Expo Andy Wright is owner of FalconEV, a company that distributes electric bikes and scooters that use lithium-ion batteries. He believes his products are the future of transportation. I spoke with him at the AltCar Expo in Santa Monica. Tags: Andy Wright, FalconEV, electric bikes, lithium-ion, future of transportation, AltCar Expo Andy Wright is owner of FalconEV, a company that distributes electric bikes and scooters that use lithium-ion batteries. He believes his products are the future of transportation. I spoke with him at the AltCar Expo in Santa Monica. Tags: Andy Wright, FalconEV, electric bikes, lithium-ion, future of transportation, AltCar Expo tag:odeo.com,2007-11-05,22072021 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:01:02 -0800 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072023-Euro-Taxi During the Alt Car Expo in Santa Monica, I spoke with Don Alexander, owner of Euro Taxi of Santa Monica, another business offering green transportation throughout the LA region. With help from Clean Energy, Euro Taxi offers even more alternative fuel choices for concerned consumersnow with CNG fueled taxicabs. Tags: Alt Car Expo, Santa Monica, Don Alexander, Euro Taxi, green transportation, Clean Energy, CNG During the Alt Car Expo in Santa Monica, I spoke with Don Alexander, owner of Euro Taxi of Santa Monica, another business offering green transportation throughout the LA region. With help from Clean Energy, Euro Taxi offers even more alternative fuel choices for concerned consumersnow with CNG fueled taxicabs. Tags: Alt Car Expo, Santa Monica, Don Alexander, Euro Taxi, green transportation, Clean Energy, CNG During the Alt Car Expo in Santa Monica, I spoke with Don Alexander, owner of Euro Taxi of Santa Monica, another business offering green transportation throughout the LA region. With help from Clean Energy, Euro Taxi offers even more alternative fuel choices for concerned consumersnow with CNG fueled taxicabs. Tags: Alt Car Expo, Santa Monica, Don Alexander, Euro Taxi, green transportation, Clean Energy, CNG tag:odeo.com,2007-10-30,22072023 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:41:46 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072025-EcoLimo-at-the-Alt-Car-Expo Y Fray has been a limo driver for over 20 years. Passionate about the environment, she decided to do her part and started EcoLimo, a company offering ecological chauffeured transportation in Loas Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, DC. During the Alt Car Expo in Santa Monica, I spoke with her about her company, its mission and how it's being received. Tags: Y Fray, EcoLimo, Alt Car Expo Y Fray has been a limo driver for over 20 years. Passionate about the environment, she decided to do her part and started EcoLimo, a company offering ecological chauffeured transportation in Loas Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, DC. During the Alt Car Expo in Santa Monica, I spoke with her about her company, its mission and how it's being received. Tags: Y Fray, EcoLimo, Alt Car Expo Y Fray has been a limo driver for over 20 years. Passionate about the environment, she decided to do her part and started EcoLimo, a company offering ecological chauffeured transportation in Loas Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, DC. During the Alt Car Expo in Santa Monica, I spoke with her about her company, its mission and how it's being received. Tags: Y Fray, EcoLimo, Alt Car Expo tag:odeo.com,2007-10-25,22072025 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:02:38 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072027-Ed-Begley-Jr-on-Izip Actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. has been an ardent advocate for the environment for nearly 40 years, long before it was politically correct. During the Alt Car Expo in Santa Monica, I spoke with him about his passion and committment to green living, as well as his role as company spokesman for Izip, a Chatsworth, Calif., company that maufactures and sells a line of hybrid electric bikes and scooters for "clean and green" personal transportation. Tags: Ed Begley, Jr., Alt Car Expo, Santa Monica, Izip, Chatsworth, hybrid electric bikes, clean and green Actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. has been an ardent advocate for the environment for nearly 40 years, long before it was politically correct. During the Alt Car Expo in Santa Monica, I spoke with him about his passion and committment to green living, as well as his role as company spokesman for Izip, a Chatsworth, Calif., company that maufactures and sells a line of hybrid electric bikes and scooters for "clean and green" personal transportation. Tags: Ed Begley, Jr., Alt Car Expo, Santa Monica, Izip, Chatsworth, hybrid electric bikes, clean and green Actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. has been an ardent advocate for the environment for nearly 40 years, long before it was politically correct. During the Alt Car Expo in Santa Monica, I spoke with him about his passion and committment to green living, as well as his role as company spokesman for Izip, a Chatsworth, Calif., company that maufactures and sells a line of hybrid electric bikes and scooters for "clean and green" personal transportation. Tags: Ed Begley, Jr., Alt Car Expo, Santa Monica, Izip, Chatsworth, hybrid electric bikes, clean and green tag:odeo.com,2007-10-23,22072027 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:45:03 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072029-RIDE-DRIVE-Chevy-s-Equinox-Fuel-Cell-Vehicle During GM's Electric Drive University in Newport Beach, Calif., I had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the new Chevy Equinox fuel cell prototype vehicle for a ride and drive with Brad Beauchamp. He's a driver relationship manager for GM's Project Driveway, and is a veritable wealth of information of the crossover hydrogen-fueled, electricity-powered SUV. A skeptic of hydrogen for vehicle power, I was amazed at how quiet the vehicle was and thoroughly enjoyed my time in the auto, and am warming to the idea of this as an alternative fuel for the future. Tags: Electric Drive University, Chevy Equinox, fuel cell, Brad Beauchamp, Project Driveway During GM's Electric Drive University in Newport Beach, Calif., I had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the new Chevy Equinox fuel cell prototype vehicle for a ride and drive with Brad Beauchamp. He's a driver relationship manager for GM's Project Driveway, and is a veritable wealth of information of the crossover hydrogen-fueled, electricity-powered SUV. A skeptic of hydrogen for vehicle power, I was amazed at how quiet the vehicle was and thoroughly enjoyed my time in the auto, and am warming to the idea of this as an alternative fuel for the future. Tags: Electric Drive University, Chevy Equinox, fuel cell, Brad Beauchamp, Project Driveway During GM's Electric Drive University in Newport Beach, Calif., I had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the new Chevy Equinox fuel cell prototype vehicle for a ride and drive with Brad Beauchamp. He's a driver relationship manager for GM's Project Driveway, and is a veritable wealth of information of the crossover hydrogen-fueled, electricity-powered SUV. A skeptic of hydrogen for vehicle power, I was amazed at how quiet the vehicle was and thoroughly enjoyed my time in the auto, and am warming to the idea of this as an alternative fuel for the future. Tags: Electric Drive University, Chevy Equinox, fuel cell, Brad Beauchamp, Project Driveway tag:odeo.com,2007-10-18,22072029 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:22:40 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072031-Meet-Davi-Kutz Davi Kutz is your ordinary Joe, living in North Hollywood, Calif. An avid outdoorsman, he's also one lucky fellow. That's because for the next three months, he'll be one of 100 people in L.A., Washington, D.C. and New York City who will be driving a new Chevy Equinox hydrogen fuel cell vehicle as part of GM's Project Driveway. The goal of the program is to put these test vehicles into the hands of average citizens, as well as some celebrities and policy makers, to obtain real-time driving data and consumer feedback. I met with Davi in Newport Beach, Calif., while at GM's Electric Drive University, where I also got the opportunity to get behind the wheel of one of these prototype crossover SUV's. Want to be a part of the project? Click here to see if you are elegible. Tags: Davi Kutz, Chevy Equinox, Project Driveway, Electric Drive University Davi Kutz is your ordinary Joe, living in North Hollywood, Calif. An avid outdoorsman, he's also one lucky fellow. That's because for the next three months, he'll be one of 100 people in L.A., Washington, D.C. and New York City who will be driving a new Chevy Equinox hydrogen fuel cell vehicle as part of GM's Project Driveway. The goal of the program is to put these test vehicles into the hands of average citizens, as well as some celebrities and policy makers, to obtain real-time driving data and consumer feedback. I met with Davi in Newport Beach, Calif., while at GM's Electric Drive University, where I also got the opportunity to get behind the wheel of one of these prototype crossover SUV's. Want to be a part of the project? Click here to see if you are elegible. Tags: Davi Kutz, Chevy Equinox, Project Driveway, Electric Drive University Davi Kutz is your ordinary Joe, living in North Hollywood, Calif. An avid outdoorsman, he's also one lucky fellow. That's because for the next three months, he'll be one of 100 people in L.A., Washington, D.C. and New York City who will be driving a new Chevy Equinox hydrogen fuel cell vehicle as part of GM's Project Driveway. The goal of the program is to put these test vehicles into the hands of average citizens, as well as some celebrities and policy makers, to obtain real-time driving data and consumer feedback. I met with Davi in Newport Beach, Calif., while at GM's Electric Drive University, where I also got the opportunity to get behind the wheel of one of these prototype crossover SUV's. Want to be a part of the project? Click here to see if you are elegible. Tags: Davi Kutz, Chevy Equinox, Project Driveway, Electric Drive University tag:odeo.com,2007-10-17,22072031 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:00:27 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072034-GME-s-Anthony-Lo-on-the-Opel-Flextreme During the Frankfurt Auto Show, I had the opportunity to sit down with Anthony Lo, design director for General Motors Europe Advanced. Anthony led the team that brough the Opel Flextreme from drawing board to it's unveiling in Germany last month. Designed on the same E-Flex platform as the Chevy Volt, the Flextreme came to be in a remarkably short time, less than 9 months. Tags: Frankfurt Auto Show, Chevy Volt, Flextreme During the Frankfurt Auto Show, I had the opportunity to sit down with Anthony Lo, design director for General Motors Europe Advanced. Anthony led the team that brough the Opel Flextreme from drawing board to it's unveiling in Germany last month. Designed on the same E-Flex platform as the Chevy Volt, the Flextreme came to be in a remarkably short time, less than 9 months. Tags: Frankfurt Auto Show, Chevy Volt, Flextreme During the Frankfurt Auto Show, I had the opportunity to sit down with Anthony Lo, design director for General Motors Europe Advanced. Anthony led the team that brough the Opel Flextreme from drawing board to it's unveiling in Germany last month. Designed on the same E-Flex platform as the Chevy Volt, the Flextreme came to be in a remarkably short time, less than 9 months. Tags: Frankfurt Auto Show, Chevy Volt, Flextreme tag:odeo.com,2007-10-11,22072034 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:54:02 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072036-Chelsea-Sexton-Speaks-Pt-2 In part two of my interview with Chelsea Sexton, the unlikely star of Who Killed the Electric Car?, our conversation continues covering many topics from the EV1 to the Chevy Volt and everything in between. Tags: Chelsea Sexton In part two of my interview with Chelsea Sexton, the unlikely star of Who Killed the Electric Car?, our conversation continues covering many topics from the EV1 to the Chevy Volt and everything in between. Tags: Chelsea Sexton In part two of my interview with Chelsea Sexton, the unlikely star of Who Killed the Electric Car?, our conversation continues covering many topics from the EV1 to the Chevy Volt and everything in between. Tags: Chelsea Sexton tag:odeo.com,2007-10-04,22072036 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:30:51 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072038-Chelsea-Sexton-Speaks Recently, I sat down with Chelsea Sexton, the unlikely star of Who Killed the Electric Car? Our conversation covered may topics from the EV1 to the Chevy Volt and everything in between. I like Chelsea - her unassuming attitude is refreshing. Plus, her convictions and extensive knowledge of alternative fuels is inspiring. And despite her experience with GM, Chelsea remains hopeful about the company, still driving a Saturn, her 8th one to date. Tags: Chelsea Sexton, Who Killed the Electric Car?, Chevy Volt Recently, I sat down with Chelsea Sexton, the unlikely star of Who Killed the Electric Car? Our conversation covered may topics from the EV1 to the Chevy Volt and everything in between. I like Chelsea - her unassuming attitude is refreshing. Plus, her convictions and extensive knowledge of alternative fuels is inspiring. And despite her experience with GM, Chelsea remains hopeful about the company, still driving a Saturn, her 8th one to date. Tags: Chelsea Sexton, Who Killed the Electric Car?, Chevy Volt Recently, I sat down with Chelsea Sexton, the unlikely star of Who Killed the Electric Car? Our conversation covered may topics from the EV1 to the Chevy Volt and everything in between. I like Chelsea - her unassuming attitude is refreshing. Plus, her convictions and extensive knowledge of alternative fuels is inspiring. And despite her experience with GM, Chelsea remains hopeful about the company, still driving a Saturn, her 8th one to date. Tags: Chelsea Sexton, Who Killed the Electric Car?, Chevy Volt tag:odeo.com,2007-10-02,22072038 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:23:09 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072040-Opel-Astra-Coming-to-America The second-best selling car in Europe (only behind the VW Golf), the Opel Astra, is coming to America under the Saturn brand. The vehicle is expected to arrive on American shores in early 2008, and get this, for around $15k! Fully loaded, you can expect it to retail closer to $20k, but for that price I was amazed at what you get. (Especially when you consider the smart Fortwo will arrive at about the same time and at the smae price.) I saw this car in Chicago where I spoke with Jill Lajdziak about the vehicle. Of course, they hadn't announced the price at that time, and I wasn't able to take it for a test drive. However, during the Frankfurt Auto Show, we got a chance to get behind the wheel on the Opel test track and I was able to get the car to about 220kph or 130mph. What fun! Sadly though, I wasn't able to get a camera in the vehicle because of legal issues, but Chris and Ponzi Pirillo mounted one inside for their test drive. You can watch their video here. Tags: Opel Astra, Jil... The second-best selling car in Europe (only behind the VW Golf), the Opel Astra, is coming to America under the Saturn brand. The vehicle is expected to arrive on American shores in early 2008, and get this, for around $15k! Fully loaded, you can expect it to retail closer to $20k, but for that price I was amazed at what you get. (Especially when you consider the smart Fortwo will arrive at about the same time and at the smae price.) I saw this car in Chicago where I spoke with Jill Lajdziak about the vehicle. Of course, they hadn't announced the price at that time, and I wasn't able to take it for a test drive. However, during the Frankfurt Auto Show, we got a chance to get behind the wheel on the Opel test track and I was able to get the car to about 220kph or 130mph. What fun! Sadly though, I wasn't able to get a camera in the vehicle because of legal issues, but Chris and Ponzi Pirillo mounted one inside for their test drive. You can watch their video here. Tags: Opel Astra, Jill Lajdziak The second-best selling car in Europe (only behind the VW Golf), the Opel Astra, is coming to America under the Saturn brand. The vehicle is expected to arrive on American shores in early 2008, and get this, for around $15k! Fully loaded, you can expect it to retail closer to $20k, but for that price I was amazed at what you get. (Especially when you consider the smart Fortwo will arrive at about the same time and at the smae price.) I saw this car in Chicago where I spoke with Jill Lajdziak about the vehicle. Of course, they hadn't announced the price at that time, and I wasn't able to take it for a test drive. However, during the Frankfurt Auto Show, we got a chance to get behind the wheel on the Opel test track and I was able to get the car to about 220kph or 130mph. What fun! Sadly though, I wasn't able to get a camera in the vehicle because of legal issues, but Chris and Ponzi Pirillo mounted one inside for their test drive. You can watch their video here. Tags: Opel Astra, Jill Lajdziak tag:odeo.com,2007-09-27,22072040 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:29:57 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072042-Conversations-with-Bob-Lutz-GM-s-Vice-Chairman Last week, I sat down with a group of bloggers including Brandy Schaffels of AutomotiveTraveler.com & AskPatty.com, C. Scott Miller of BIOConversion Blog, Donna Schwartz Mills of SoCal Mom, John O'Dell of Edmunds.com, Mark Durham of Autopia, Kristin Underwood of Treehugger and Laura Burstein of CNet & ForbesAuto for a dinner with GM's Vice Chairman, Bob Lutz. The conversation was lively and covered several topics. Tags: Brandy Schaffels, C. Scott Miller, Donna Schwartz Mills, John O'Dell, Mark Durham, Kristin Underwood, Laura Burstein, Bob Lutz Last week, I sat down with a group of bloggers including Brandy Schaffels of AutomotiveTraveler.com & AskPatty.com, C. Scott Miller of BIOConversion Blog, Donna Schwartz Mills of SoCal Mom, John O'Dell of Edmunds.com, Mark Durham of Autopia, Kristin Underwood of Treehugger and Laura Burstein of CNet & ForbesAuto for a dinner with GM's Vice Chairman, Bob Lutz. The conversation was lively and covered several topics. Tags: Brandy Schaffels, C. Scott Miller, Donna Schwartz Mills, John O'Dell, Mark Durham, Kristin Underwood, Laura Burstein, Bob Lutz Last week, I sat down with a group of bloggers including Brandy Schaffels of AutomotiveTraveler.com & AskPatty.com, C. Scott Miller of BIOConversion Blog, Donna Schwartz Mills of SoCal Mom, John O'Dell of Edmunds.com, Mark Durham of Autopia, Kristin Underwood of Treehugger and Laura Burstein of CNet & ForbesAuto for a dinner with GM's Vice Chairman, Bob Lutz. The conversation was lively and covered several topics. Tags: Brandy Schaffels, C. Scott Miller, Donna Schwartz Mills, John O'Dell, Mark Durham, Kristin Underwood, Laura Burstein, Bob Lutz tag:odeo.com,2007-09-26,22072042 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:27:28 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072045-Hot-Chicks-Sell-Cars Proving the old adage that hot chicks sell cars, I had to catch the show at the Opel Agila stand during the Frankfurt Auto Show. These beautiful women all proved the point quite well... gorgeous babes get the attention of guys at these shows. In the case of Opel Agila, I think it worked. What do you think? Tags: Opel Agila Proving the old adage that hot chicks sell cars, I had to catch the show at the Opel Agila stand during the Frankfurt Auto Show. These beautiful women all proved the point quite well... gorgeous babes get the attention of guys at these shows. In the case of Opel Agila, I think it worked. What do you think? Tags: Opel Agila Proving the old adage that hot chicks sell cars, I had to catch the show at the Opel Agila stand during the Frankfurt Auto Show. These beautiful women all proved the point quite well... gorgeous babes get the attention of guys at these shows. In the case of Opel Agila, I think it worked. What do you think? Tags: Opel Agila tag:odeo.com,2007-09-25,22072045 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:33:40 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072047-GM-Europe-at-the-Frankfurt-Auto-Show During the Frankfurt Auto Show, GM Europe's (or GME) presentation introduced the new Opel Flextreme, the new Opel Agila, the new Cadillac BLS wagon and more, which highlighted GM's global strategy for reducing CO2 in the short term and new propulsion platforms in the long term. Tags: GM Europe, GME, Opel Flextreme, Agila, Cadillac BLS, reducing CO2 During the Frankfurt Auto Show, GM Europe's (or GME) presentation introduced the new Opel Flextreme, the new Opel Agila, the new Cadillac BLS wagon and more, which highlighted GM's global strategy for reducing CO2 in the short term and new propulsion platforms in the long term. Tags: GM Europe, GME, Opel Flextreme, Agila, Cadillac BLS, reducing CO2 During the Frankfurt Auto Show, GM Europe's (or GME) presentation introduced the new Opel Flextreme, the new Opel Agila, the new Cadillac BLS wagon and more, which highlighted GM's global strategy for reducing CO2 in the short term and new propulsion platforms in the long term. Tags: GM Europe, GME, Opel Flextreme, Agila, Cadillac BLS, reducing CO2 tag:odeo.com,2007-09-20,22072047 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:30:34 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072049-GME-Unveils-Opel-Flextreme During the Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, we had the chance to be on-hand for the unveiling of GM Europe's Opel Flextreme hybrid concept, the European version of the Chevy Volt. The concept uses the monocab design popular in Europe and comes with a loading bay perfect for two Segways. The series hybrid electric vehicle can be plugged in and charged to yield a 40-mile range and uses a 1.3L four cylinder diesel motor to charge the lithium ion battery pack. Tags: Frankfurt Auto Show, hybrid, Chevy Volt During the Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, we had the chance to be on-hand for the unveiling of GM Europe's Opel Flextreme hybrid concept, the European version of the Chevy Volt. The concept uses the monocab design popular in Europe and comes with a loading bay perfect for two Segways. The series hybrid electric vehicle can be plugged in and charged to yield a 40-mile range and uses a 1.3L four cylinder diesel motor to charge the lithium ion battery pack. Tags: Frankfurt Auto Show, hybrid, Chevy Volt During the Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, we had the chance to be on-hand for the unveiling of GM Europe's Opel Flextreme hybrid concept, the European version of the Chevy Volt. The concept uses the monocab design popular in Europe and comes with a loading bay perfect for two Segways. The series hybrid electric vehicle can be plugged in and charged to yield a 40-mile range and uses a 1.3L four cylinder diesel motor to charge the lithium ion battery pack. Tags: Frankfurt Auto Show, hybrid, Chevy Volt tag:odeo.com,2007-09-18,22072049 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:07:31 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072050-Bill-Robbins-at-Hybridfest Our final story from Hybridfest, in Madison, Wisc., features event organizer Bill Robbins. Tags: Hybridfest, Bill Robbins Our final story from Hybridfest, in Madison, Wisc., features event organizer Bill Robbins. Tags: Hybridfest, Bill Robbins Our final story from Hybridfest, in Madison, Wisc., features event organizer Bill Robbins. Tags: Hybridfest, Bill Robbins tag:odeo.com,2007-09-13,22072050 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:30:11 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072051-Feeling-Fuelish Katie Gerrigan's documentary film, Feeling Fuelish?, highlights her trip from L.A. to Chicago, via Route 66, in a Toyota Prius. I spoke with her at Hybridfestin Madison, Wisc. Tags: Katie Gerrigan, Feeling Fuelish?, Route 66, Toyota Prius, Hybridfest Katie Gerrigan's documentary film, Feeling Fuelish?, highlights her trip from L.A. to Chicago, via Route 66, in a Toyota Prius. I spoke with her at Hybridfestin Madison, Wisc. Tags: Katie Gerrigan, Feeling Fuelish?, Route 66, Toyota Prius, Hybridfest Katie Gerrigan's documentary film, Feeling Fuelish?, highlights her trip from L.A. to Chicago, via Route 66, in a Toyota Prius. I spoke with her at Hybridfestin Madison, Wisc. Tags: Katie Gerrigan, Feeling Fuelish?, Route 66, Toyota Prius, Hybridfest tag:odeo.com,2007-09-11,22072051 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:30:55 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net http://odeo.com/episodes/22072054-WPPI While at Hybridfest in Madison, Wisc., I had the chance to speak with Wisconsin Public Power, a regional power company serving 49 customer-owned electric utilities. WPPI is very involved in clean, renewable energy, converting a hybrid Prius to a PHEV, among other projects. Tags: Hybridfest, Wisconsin Public Power, renewable energy, Prius, PHEV While at Hybridfest in Madison, Wisc., I had the chance to speak with Wisconsin Public Power, a regional power company serving 49 customer-owned electric utilities. WPPI is very involved in clean, renewable energy, converting a hybrid Prius to a PHEV, among other projects. Tags: Hybridfest, Wisconsin Public Power, renewable energy, Prius, PHEV While at Hybridfest in Madison, Wisc., I had the chance to speak with Wisconsin Public Power, a regional power company serving 49 customer-owned electric utilities. WPPI is very involved in clean, renewable energy, converting a hybrid Prius to a PHEV, among other projects. Tags: Hybridfest, Wisconsin Public Power, renewable energy, Prius, PHEV tag:odeo.com,2007-09-06,22072054 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:25:39 -0700 no NextGear - Powered by PodTech.net