Archive for July, 2006

A different kind of murder mystery.

Chris Paine visited Portland last week for the debute of his new film, “Who killed the electric car”.  He was interviewed  by Anne Distefano of the Portland Tribune in this article, “A different kind of murder mystery”

More options at the pump coming soon

Good news for those seeking more fuel options at the pump.  The Portland City council approved, by a vote of 4-0, that all Portland, Oregon gas stations must sell regular gas, diesel, renewable ethanol and bio-diesel.   Along with this, all city agencies will be required to fuel their fleet with a combination of traditional and [...]

We killed the Electric Car?

A film documentary, “Who killed the Electric Car” was released last weekend in New York and LA.  Its about the short and tragic life of the EV-1 electric car launched by General Motors in 1996.   According to the film, the car was a technological marvel – cheap, fast,  and with zero emission.   After a few years into [...]

Google Transit Trip Planner

You’ve probably already heard about this but google has launch at Transit Trip planner for the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area.   You can use it to find how to get anywhere in the portland area completely using public transportation thus leaving your car at home.
Here’s a quote from their website:
Do you live in or near a [...]

Could you give up driving for a month?

Could you give up driving your car for a month.  Flexicar made the challenge and 25 brave souls have answered the call.   Check out this story about a family in portland, Oregon that took a hiatus from driving and parked their SUV for a month.   
http://www.portlandtribune.com/sustainable/story.php?story_id=115197660949964000