climate change

2021 BMW 330e Plug-in Hybrid

Personal: A Rare 2020 Treat—A Car Conversation with a Stranger

I’m so happy now, because beyond the loss of lives and jobs and business and connection and a sense of “normal” this year, we have missed out on most of these chance conversations about common interests that used to happen.

Proterra electric bus

Analysis: The Green New Deal and the Biden Plan

President-elect Joe Biden’s environmental plan will be an enormous undertaking, but it will put America on the path to being environmentally responsible over the next 10 to 15 years, when it’s crucial, and create millions of good jobs for those who need them.

EVs Now; Steve and his Bolt

Opinion: Why We Need Electric Cars Now

This post, a reflection on the 2020 24 Hours of Reality: Countdown to the Future from the Climate Reality Project, talks about electric cars, the climate crisis and actions we all can take to help solve it, including driving electric vehicles (EVs).

2020 Lexus RX 450hL AWD

Road Tests: Green Cars—Pre- and Post- Pandemic

As automakers bring out more pure EVs and the charging infrastructure is built out, we must move away from hybrids and PHEVs entirely.

More Smiles, Less Miles

Now you can hear John Addison’s presentation to the American Planning Association (APA). Planners, government leaders, and engaged citizens can create vibrant and sustainable communities with intermodal transportation that includes rail, bus rapid transit, last miles solutions to make transit accessible, car and bike sharing, electric and high mileage cars, smart growth that invites walking and easy access to merchants and services.