Comments on: Tesla’s Elon Musk Predicts 50% of New Cars EVs in 20 Years; Model S Gets EPA Rating of 89 MPGe, 265-Mile Range

By: Marcacci Communications

Marcacci Communications — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:35:14 +0000

[…] seen some bold moves in the electric vehicle industry over the past few months, but this may be the most ambitious of them all: Mitsubishi reportedly […]

By: To meet hype, electric car prices need to go lower, batteries longer, auto execs agree

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:35:13 +0000

[…] situation is today. Basically, while I wouldn’t bet against Elon Musk’s prediction that 50% of new cars will be EVs in 20 years or less, and I think these will take off exponentially in the years to come, it’s clear that there […]

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mitsubishi electric vehicle EV plugin : Renew Economy — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:06:28 +0000

[…] seen some bold moves in the electric vehicle industry over the past few months, but this may be the most ambitious of them all: Mitsubishi reportedly […]

By: Mitsubishi To Offer Plug-In Option On Every Model Within Four Years

Mitsubishi To Offer Plug-In Option On Every Model Within Four Years — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:34:09 +0000

[…] seen some bold moves in the electric vehicle industry over the past few months, but this may be the most ambitious of them all: Mitsubishi reportedly […]

By: Elon Musk Wins $1 Million Tesla Model S Bet, Donates $1 Million to Charity Anyway - CleanTechnica

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:00:18 +0000

[…] Certainly, congratulations to Musk and his whole team! Astounding accomplishment. And let’s hope that Musk is correct about his latest bet, as well — that 50% of new cars will be EVs in 20 years or fewer. […]

By: Scienceguyorg

Scienceguyorg — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:36:00 +0000

I purchased a hybrid car a few months ago and I am very pleased with it. When I purchase a new vehicle again in several years I sure hope it will be a pure electric. The hybrid seems like a way for manufacturers to learn the electric side with a large base of cars. Below is an article I wrote about the basics of hybrids and also pure electric trucks.

http://www.scienceguy.org/NonHobbyArticles/HybridElectricTechnology.aspx

By: Zachary Shahan

Zachary Shahan — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:29:00 +0000

well, great way to put a damper on this.

totally true though. and, unfort., CO2 emissions and such had a big head-start.

can’t say i’m optimistic about us adequately tackling the situation… but you never know… until you know.

By: Zachary Shahan

Zachary Shahan — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:27:00 +0000

Yeah, definitely. That’s why i just went ahead and block-quoted it. And thanks for adding on. Solar definitely came to mind for me. Growth up until now, and what i think we’ll actually see. I mean, look at just the latest news out of china: http://cleantechnica.com/2012/07/02/china-quadruples-2015-solar-power-target/
but think people are starting to get it with solar. with EVs, think most people are still clueless that they could really blow up.

By: Zachary Shahan

Zachary Shahan — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:25:00 +0000

he’s awesome. that’s the first i’ve actually seen him speak. what an awesome and humble (it seems) guy.

By: Captivation

Captivation — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:03:00 +0000

The paradox is that all growth is exponential, which means they are true believers without actually knowing what they believe. I’m personally enthusiastic about most of the exponential miracles that are on the horizon, but feel that some types of growth (population, CO2, land use, etc.) need to end at least on this planet.

By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:29:00 +0000

The Michael Graham Richard quote is 100% on target. I have been thinking exactly the same thing.

People underestimate exponential growth. That’s why so many of those bitter opponents of clean energy have been pooh-poohing pv sales for many years. They simple-mindedly made linear extrapolations, but what was going on was exponential growth.

The same mistake is being made by the same bitter types that have now shifted their attention to EV’s as the next ‘big green threat’.

Exponential growth will make sure that some manufacturers will be taken off-guard and fade into oblivion. They missed the sudden shift. Their ceo’s are also thinking linear instead of exponential.

By: Ross

Ross — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:57:00 +0000

Elon is the man. I vote to put him in personal charge of saving the planet.