![Irony. Anyway, some thoughts:
I think the ultimate viability of electric plug-in vehicles will depend entirely on whether or not we get our energy from clean, renewable sources— otherwise, what’s the point?
“If they say there’s no emissions, they just don’t know where power comes from,” says Bill White, mayor of Houston, Texas.
Before manufactures start selling millions upon millions of electric vehicles (which is rather ambitious), wouldn’t it make sense to first; ensure that we have a smart grid in place that is actually ready to handle the inevitable strain of plug-in vehicles; second, make sure that the grid is powered by clean and renewable energy; and third, make sure that we have set up an infrastructure for these vehicles, i.e., battery charging/swapping stations.
Of course, being “green” isn’t as easy as purchasing a Prius. “Green” isn’t even a lifestyle, it’s a metaphor.
I think this whole “green movement” has it wrong in many ways. The goal shouldn’t be to sell “alternatives”— especially right now, when a lot of people are confused or unconvinced. The goal should be to try and raise people’s consciousness.
There is really no need to purchase so-called “green” products right now. While [some of] these products might be better for the environment, a majority of them are only going to benefit a few people in the short term. Society needs time to make adjustments— both mentally and technologically. But first and more importantly, people need to evolve a common understanding. We need to educate ourselves, enlighten others, and embrace the benefits of change.
Because at the end of the day, it is people, not products, who will deliver that change. Nonetheless, we shouldn’t try to change people, but rather, we should inspire people to change themselves.](http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwxwi37ich1qa2jsgo1_500.jpg "Irony. Anyway, some thoughts:
I think the ultimate viability of electric plug-in vehicles will depend entirely on whether or not we get our energy from clean, renewable sources— otherwise, what’s the point?
“If they say there’s no emissions, they just don’t know where power comes from,” says Bill White, mayor of Houston, Texas.
Before manufactures start selling millions upon millions of electric vehicles (which is rather ambitious), wouldn’t it make sense to first; ensure that we have a smart grid in place that is actually ready to handle the inevitable strain of plug-in vehicles; second, make sure that the grid is powered by clean and renewable energy; and third, make sure that we have set up an infrastructure for these vehicles, i.e., battery charging/swapping stations.
Of course, being “green” isn’t as easy as purchasing a Prius. “Green” isn’t even a lifestyle, it’s a metaphor.
I think this whole “green movement” has it wrong in many ways. The goal shouldn’t be to sell “alternatives”— especially right now, when a lot of people are confused or unconvinced. The goal should be to try and raise people’s consciousness.
There is really no need to purchase so-called “green” products right now. While [some of] these products might be better for the environment, a majority of them are only going to benefit a few people in the short term. Society needs time to make adjustments— both mentally and technologically. But first and more importantly, people need to evolve a common understanding. We need to educate ourselves, enlighten others, and embrace the benefits of change.
Because at the end of the day, it is people, not products, who will deliver that change. Nonetheless, we shouldn’t try to change people, but rather, we should inspire people to change themselves.")
Irony. Anyway, some thoughts:
I think the ultimate viability of electric plug-in vehicles will depend entirely on whether or not we get our energy from clean, renewable sources— otherwise, what’s the point?
“If they say there’s no emissions, they just don’t know where power comes from,” says Bill White, mayor of Houston, Texas.
Before manufactures start selling millions upon millions of electric vehicles (which is rather ambitious), wouldn’t it make sense to first; ensure that we have a smart grid in place that is actually ready to handle the inevitable strain of plug-in vehicles; second, make sure that the grid is powered by clean and renewable energy; and third, make sure that we have set up an infrastructure for these vehicles, i.e., battery charging/swapping stations.
Of course, being “green” isn’t as easy as purchasing a Prius. “Green” isn’t even a lifestyle, it’s a metaphor.
I think this whole “green movement” has it wrong in many ways. The goal shouldn’t be to sell “alternatives”— especially right now, when a lot of people are confused or unconvinced. The goal should be to try and raise people’s consciousness.
There is really no need to purchase so-called “green” products right now. While [some of] these products might be better for the environment, a majority of them are only going to benefit a few people in the short term. Society needs time to make adjustments— both mentally and technologically. But first and more importantly, people need to evolve a common understanding. We need to educate ourselves, enlighten others, and embrace the benefits of change.
Because at the end of the day, it is people, not products, who will deliver that change. Nonetheless, we shouldn’t try to change people, but rather, we should inspire people to change themselves.
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