EV Politics

The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) announced an "Action Plan" today of policy recommendations for electric vehicle adoption. They had some interesting things to say about why we need electrified vehicles. It had very little to do about climate or environmental issues, and more to do with national security and financial stability.

Maybe one of our European members know about this or might want to look into it.

ETRA prepares proposal to suit review type-approval to electric cycles and light electric vehicles
http://www.etra-eu.com/newsitem.asp?type=3&id=8186915

MONDAY DECEMBER 20, 2010
On 4 October, the European Commission has proposed a draft Regulation for the review of the type-approval for two- and three-wheel motor vehicles.

An electric vehicle charging station has recently been activated at 14th and "U" street, in northwest Washington, D.C. I have been told that the MINIMUM monetary charge to use this station is $3.00 ! If such is the case, it would mean that it is cheaper to drive my Ford Van, than charge my VECTRIX scooter! $3.00 worth of gasoline in the van is good for 22 miles, but a one hour charge is only good for 10 to 15 miles on the scooter!

Two approaches to the incompatibility of cars and bikes in tight streets.

A bike ban in Colorado?

Sorry, but much of the LA aread, I'd never ride a bicycle or a motorcycle. As with Colorado, the streets are mostly from before today's traffic.

Chastened by his fall, LA mayor peddles message favoring cyclists in nation's car capital

California Yanks Prius Perks: No More Hybrid HOV-Lane Access

Once again, it's Arnold's fault.

I recently made an effort to clear up the definition of an electric bike (there are two definitions in California).

I read all the california vehicle codes related to e-bikes/scooters, but also found a great link that summarized.
http://www.electricvehiclemall.com/pdf/CAVehicleCode-scooters.pdf (California only)
http://www.electricvehiclemall.com/scooterlaws.htm (each state listed seperatly)

Let me summarize

E-Yikes! Electric Bikes Terrorize the Streets of China
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703657604575005140241751852.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines

How about that?

I thought bike riding would be a life changer..but at the top of the trends?

http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/010922.html?

Enjoy and ride.

I just wrote up this article about plans in London for massive EV adoption: Comparing London's ambitious 100,000 electric vehicle's ASAP plan to U.S. EV plans

http://www.london.gov.uk/electricvehicles/ - is the project home site, and they have a bunch of information.