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Electric Vehicles Rev into the Future

Sales numbers on electric vehicles were up in 2012, but lower than automakers’ projections. But the goings-on at the recent auto show suggest some hot trends on the electric front. Could this Tesla Model S (and its siblings) be a game-changer? Will electric-powered vehicles be the new thing or just another Edsel? We take a look at the landscape.
by Bill Chameides
Jan 28, 2013

They asked, “Who Killed the Electric Car?”

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Another storm pounds the North Carolina coast (sort of)

NC 12 buckles from Sandy
by Bill Chameides
Nov 5, 2012

Did Hurricane Sandy violate the State Legislature's restriction on sea level rise?

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A Look at Electric Cars from Chevy and Tesla

Dean Chameides explores more electric cars in our new video. In this screenshot, he is seen discussing the Volt with David Anderson, a Duke alum and vehicle technology development manager at the U.S. Energy Department.
by Bill Chameides
Jul 31, 2012

In March we took you on a video test drive of the all-electric Nissan Leaf. Today we explore a few other electric models.

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The Cost of a Gallon of Gasoline: Reality Check

Gas prices have fallen in recent days, but the pain at the pump remains. But how painful is it really when compared to other routine purchases?
by Bill Chameides
Jun 18, 2012

Just how expensive is expensive?

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Is There a Clean Energy Standard in Our Future?

Renewable energy sources (from L to R): rooftop solar, anaerobic digester/biogas storage, water-based turbines, wind turbines. (Credit: NREL/Mercury Solar Solutions, California Polytechnic State University, Ocean Renewable Power Company, John De La Rosa)
by Bill Chameides
May 17, 2012

Americans want it, but how much will it cost?

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Natural Gas for Cars

Less polluting than its peers, natural gas is considered a good bridge between today’s fossil fuels and tomorrow’s renewables. But with respect to climate natural gas in cars (as in this Honda) may not be a winner after all. (Photo: Honda News/flickr)
by Bill Chameides
Apr 17, 2012

Does it make climate sense to drive cars with natural gas?

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An All-Electric Vehicle: Up Close and Personal

TheGreenGrok explores the Nissan Leaf, complete with tour and test drive.
by Bill Chameides
Mar 21, 2012

Come along on a test drive of the Nissan Leaf.

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U.S. Fuel Economy: Past, Present and Future

by Bill Chameides
Mar 15, 2012

To make it to 50 miles per gallon by 2025, we’ll have to put the pedal to the metal of improved fuel economy.

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House Transportation Bill Puts Pollution in the Fast Lane?

by Bill Chameides
Feb 17, 2012

The all-out attack on U.S. environmental programs takes to the road.

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Recipe for 80% Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction

I took a Nissan Leaf for a test spin in October. It was very much like driving a regular old car, with one exception: electric vehicles like the Leaf could be the essential ingredient we need to lower carbon emissions
by Bill Chameides
Jan 14, 2012

Here comes the electric car?

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