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Why “Green” Alternative Vehicle Sales Will Remain Limited

Posted on 27 April 2011 by Ken Zino

To veterans of the automotive ecological wars, the conclusions of the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Green Automotive Study released today are, numbingly, familiar. For most consumers cost is the not so invisible hand that drives a free market – even a semi-free one with lavish taxpayer subsidies in place in an attempt by the government to mandate technologies. Continue reading →

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U.S. Navy Accepts GM Equinox Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle

Posted on 20 December 2010 by Ken Zino

The U.S. Navy is among the first customers to take delivery of a Chevrolet Equinox  hydrogen fuel cell vehicle as part of the Hawaii Hydrogen Initiative, GM said today. The Hawaii Hydrogen Initiative, subsidized by federal taxpayers, will try to promote hydrogen … Continue reading →

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Hawaii Hydrogen Initiative Moves Forward

Posted on 8 December 2010 by Ken Zino

Ten companies, agencies and universities have joined The Gas Company (TGC), and General Motors to make hydrogen-powered vehicles and a fueling infrastructure a reality in Hawaii by 2015. Taxpayers are subsidizing the program. Continue reading →

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