I've just had a phone call from someone who needs to rent an 80's "Triangular shaped" EV for use on a TV show (Grounded for Life, I think). I'm pretty sure...
Several folks have told me that the GEM factory in North Dakota has reduced it's work force from 187 to 100 two weeks ago as they downsize to meet demand....
I got this from a GEM owner in Atlanta who just had service on a failed charger. The service guy told him that the downsizing was related to a drop in demand...
I think as long as they keep it going in some limited form, perhaps they can stabalize their business model? I spoke with an owner in San Diego recently, and...
golf carts will never replace the automobile. period. ... Paul Jenkin Environmental Director, Surfrider Foundation Ventura County Chapter Coordinator,...
Paul Jenkin
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Aug 6, 2003 11:40 pm
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So, I guess this is an update that HQ and others are pursuing this. I sort of wish HQ had pursued manufacturing on their side of the border, to avoid any ...
Arianna Huffington has framed her campaign for governor as "the hybrid vs. the hummer." While I believe, like many on this list, that hybrids & fuel cell...
I think that the disappointment with Governor Davis over the ZEV mandate is misplaced and while I like Arianna Huffington's stand on SUVs and Hybrids I think...
FWIW: this spam pertinent to EVs and San Francisco politics was sent to me: (This message is being forwarded to you by a member of Jim's mayoral campaign...
I would add that I've heard that the Sparrow was plagued by some quality problems. Hence, I wonder if there isn't a better vehicle, such as a Tango or a Think...
Hey, I could ferry her around on the back of my electric scooter! Since Hertz took my Th!nk away, the scooter was the most powerful production electric vehicle...
Over the years, GM and others have offered a dozen or so reasons and sub-reasons as to their stances, activities and so forth. I believe the question of why...
I think the recall is a fraud, and will vote no. But the question of who will be the viable alternative to prevent the GOP coup d'etat is an open question. If...
Is anything being done by Frazer-Nash to sell Britons on the idea that the time might be right to invest more in highway-capable EVs? I've just been reading a...
apparently F-N has not even responded to inquiries from the dealership here about making them available for sale or lease. they're not even responding to...
Paul Jenkin
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Aug 14, 2003 3:34 am
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I have mentioned in the past the F-N are a research organization not a marketing organization. If they are going to make a business of selling EVs they need to...
Do you think that there's "something about" the personality of these groups of very small EV makers that makes it difficult for them to act with alacrity and...
well Noel - it's all politics (= corporate profit) perhaps this is where to start: http://www.votetoimpeach.org/ or http://www.moveon.org/ meanwhile I think...
http://www.calsmallbusinessalliance.org/NEWS/weapons.html Tailpipes of vehicles are about 75% of the problem it says, but no mention of EVs and their lack of...
... Well, I think it's a well put-together site. I may not agree entirely with your point of view, but you won't get any hate mail from me, and I also agree...
deadline 5pm August 25th. Here's my letter. Feel free to copy chunks. I did. (Thank you Greg Hanssen.) Marc comments to the 15-day public notice on the ZEV...
DMV renewal on my Think City has arrived. $456~! By law, we should not be paying based on its $26,000 fake sticker price, but an ICE equivalent. I've begun...
Wait a minute! I thought they were taking the Th!nk Cities away this month because of the NHSA non-airbag waiver/excuse... So why would you even have to pay...
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