My New Favorite Gadget: A Purple Air Air Quality Monitor
As you know, Los Angeles has the worst air in the nation. It’s gotten a lot better, but until all diesel vehicles are in the scrapyard, among other things, we’re still at risk.
Author: susannaschick
Ecowarrior/Rapper Dephree Has A Message For Trump & Pruitt
Yes, it was a publicity stunt. But it’s also a fundraiser for the NRDC. Eco-rapper Dephree says he’ll donate half the profits from this song to the NRDC.
California Voters! The GOP Wants Your Help Repealing The Gas Tax
Or so it seems. This survey regarding attempts to repeal the gas tax just came through my inbox, and could certainly use some input from voters interested in cleantech. People who want gasoline to remain cheap are stuck in the past. Or worse, they’re stuck living in places with no viable public transit.
Move Over Jay-Z, Dephree Is The Rapper For Mother Earth
The complete list of laws broken by eco-rapper Dephree as he preached his anti-pollution message to commuters on the oldest highway in America this morning is still not final. His white privilege shone through as the LAPD didn’t just shoot him down, and let him enjoy a happy ending fit for any Hollywood stunt performer.
Zero Motorcycles Orange County Grand Opening
The Zero Motorcycles dealership that is not owned by Zero, but styled by Zero, had a lovely grand opening party. The weather was perfect for a day of test rides, as it always is in Southern California. Even when it’s too hot to be out riding ICE motorcycles, Zero Motorcycles … [continued]
2018 Zero FX Review | Cheaper Batteries = Better Everything
Zero gave Robert and I a Zero FX for a month, to put it through its paces. As readers may know, I’ve been a Zero FX(S) owner since 2013, and writing about Zeros since 2009. The great thing about Zero is it has always tried to keep prices as reasonable as possible, considering how expensive batteries have been. And as batteries have gotten cheaper, Zero has passed that savings along to customers, while also improving the components and build quality.
The Rad Kidz Know The Fastest Way to Circular Fashion
At the Urban Air Market in Los Feliz, a swanky neighborhood tucked into the east side of Los Angeles, I was excited to see so many upcycled crafts in one place. Particularly of the textile variety, considering how Americans throw out 11 million tons of textiles every year. 80% of those old clothes goes straight to landfill.
1st Exclusive Zero Motorcycles Dealership Opens
Although Hollywood Electrics and a handful of dealerships worldwide have sold thousands of Zeros in the past decade, Zero Motorcycles is ready to follow Tesla’s example in opening its own dealership. And the company is starting in the epicenter of American motorcycling — Orange County. We’ll be covering the event, and hope to see you there. A press release from Zero Motorcycles follows after the pic.
2018 Zero FXS Review — The Ultimate Urban Assault Vehicle, Improved (#CleanTechnica Review)
As much as I loved my 2013 Zero FXS, I’m impressed with the improvements Zero has been able to make each year, culminating in the 2018 Zero FXS. As batteries have gotten cheaper and more energy dense, Zero has been able to spend more money on components like brakes and suspension. So I traded Shaq for Kobe.
Make Every Day Ride To Work Day!
Monday, June 18th, is Ride To Work Day. For some of us, this is already the case, as you may have read. As Los Angeles traffic grinds to a standstill, and the rate of car ownership increases, this old biker (moto-commuting since 1985!) is overjoyed to see an increasing number of Angelenos commuting on two wheels.
