Jim Pierobon is Founder and principal writer of The Energy Fix. He is a policy, marketing and social media strategist who has reported on, testified and consulted about smarter grids, cyber-security as it affects the power grid, fossil fuel shortages, price spikes, energy efficiency and the rise and fall -- and the rise again of nuclear and renewable energy sources.What to make of Chevy Volt’s ignitable battery pack? Consumer confidence hangs in the balance
Just as more brands of hybrid and electric vehicles are gaining real momentum in the U.S., questions raised by the Chevy Volt’s ignitable batter pack pose serious challenges to General Motors and perhaps the entire auto sector. What to make of it? After several test crashes damaged the Volt’s battery pack, coolant leaked in each [...]
‘Revenge of the Electric Car’ coming to a theatre near you?
They’re back, or coming soon. The makers of the indie film “Who Killed the Electric Car” are preparing to roll out ”Revenge of the Electric Car” to herald the resurgence of EVs. If you want to be among the first to see it this spring or summer, register for updates on their web site. The timing might not be [...]