Comments on: TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: Cadillac Provoq

By: Alastair McLeod

Alastair McLeod — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:17:06 +0000

Ive tested the Lexus Ls600 and its heavy! very fast but weighing in at over two and a half tons. Go steam- and I’m not joking ! read my post under Morgan

By: Richie

Richie — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:40:13 +0000

Tesla link is here:

By: Richie

Richie — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:39:07 +0000

Electric cars. Tesla Roadster leads the way.() Tesla family car comes next ? Electric cars, buses and trucks ? I think so. Go electric ! (Given current economic realities… the prices might have to be somewhat reduced ?)

By: stuart campbell

stuart campbell — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:56:38 +0000

I also love cars and in reality people are not going to get rid of them, so if this is a start, which it sadly is only, to making them green I am glad to see it. small steps, one at a time.

By: lilian

lilian — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:20:15 +0000

GM is currently testing out a hydrogen fuel cell car right now. For once it’s probably fine to imagine that this car will exist, be sold, and appeal to people who want to drive a prettier car than the weird prius.

By: greg

greg — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:23:55 +0000

James will not be waving from a hydrogen vehicle any time soon (if ever). See:

http://climateprogress.org/2007/11/21/hydrogen-fuel-cell-car-ballard-dead-end/

for but one example of why. Not only would hydorgen-powered vehicles require an infrastructure that does not, and will not, exist, the notion that they emit only water is highly misleading. Hydrogen would be better thought of a “liquid battery” than a fuel, because it needs to be generated before being used. And where will it come from? While the energy investment could come from wind and solar sources, it will most likely come predominantly from coal for some time.

In the mean time, plug in hybrids and full electric vehicles are making great strides and offer superior environemntal benefits. yes, they too must get the electricity from somewhere, but there is less need for a new fuel infrastructure than for hydrogen and less loss of energy than in the conversion to hydrogen.

Forget hydrogen!

And, of course, there is no substitute for a walk or a bike ride.

By: james

james — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:22:20 +0000

“While we honestly believe that the best way to reduce our impact on the environment would be to ditch the vehicle as much as possible”

I’m sad for you. I love vehicles! I will wave at you from my hydrogen vehicle in a few years while you walk everywhere :)

By: 5chw4r7z

5chw4r7z — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:44:04 +0000

GM really needs to stop talking and start doing.
They’ll be in Chapter 11 before we see any of this stuff.

By: Fred Thompson

Fred Thompson — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:18:55 +0000

Another American junk mobile, I am sticking with Japanese cars. They last longer, get better fuel milage, and retain more of their sticker value. American cars all fall apart and destroy the environment…