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Looking at the list below of dates when I've added pages to this website, you'll note that updates have become a lot fewer and farther between in the last few years; having two kids will do that to your free time! I've managed to attend a few events that I haven't written up yet; events for which I still intend to put up an illustrated report include:
This is a pretty pathetic backlog; I hate to make promises I might not be able to keep, but I will be "home alone" in early April 2007 when I return early from a family vacation, and I really expect to get caught up during that time. I learned a lot at these events, and saw a lot of interesting things, which I'd like to share. Events I hope to cover in the future include:
Rebuttal to GM's spin defending its crushing of the EV1 electric car, in response to the new documentary "Who Killed the Electric Car?"; also, a new glossary of terms and acronyms used in discussing alternative fuels and drivetrains
Alternative-fuel vehicles at the 2005 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show at the L.A. Convention Center, CA, 7-16 January 2005
Alternative-fuel vehicles at the 2005 California International Auto Show in Anaheim, CA, 27-31 October 2004
California Fuel Cell Partnership's Cruisin' Southern Cal road rally, ride and drive at the Orange County Market Place, 18 September 2004
Some comments on recent developments in California's policies regarding alternative-fueled and alternative-drivetrain vehicles: carpool-lane access, greenhouse-gas limits, and the "Hydrogen Highway"
Added "breadcrumb" navigation links to the top of all pages on the site, and created an RSS feed (blue button next to "breadcrumbs")
Alternative-fuel vehicles at the 2004 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show at the L.A. Convention Center, CA, 2-11 January 2004
Public Days at the 20th Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS-20) in Long Beach, CA, 15-16 November 2003
Alternative-fuel vehicles at the 2004 California International Auto Show in Anaheim, CA, 29 October - 2 November 2003
One last drive in a General Motors EV1 before they disappear from the road, 1-2 August 2003
An update of this website's page on alternative drivetrains, adding diagrams
California Fuel Cell Partnership's Rally Through the Valley finish line in Los Angeles, CA, 16 May 2003
Major site reorganization, with addition of FAQ and Site Map pages; also finally posted reports on 2003 California International Auto Show in Anaheim, CA, 16-20 October 2002, and 2003 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show at the L.A. Convention Center, CA, 4-12 January 2003
California Fuel Cell Partnership's California Coast 2002 Road Rally finish line in Santa Barbara, CA, 6 September 2002
Alternative-fuel vehicles at the 2002 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show at the L.A. Convention Center, CA, 5-13 January 2002
Alternative-fuel vehicles (and others) at the 2002 California International Auto Show in Anaheim, CA, 10-14 October 2001
A day driving a Toyota Prius from EV Rental Cars, 5-6 February 2001
Alternative-fuel vehicles at the 2001 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show at the L.A. Convention Center, CA, 6-14 January 2001
Alternative-fuel vehicles (and others) at the 2001 California International Auto Show in Anaheim, CA, 8-12 November 2000
ZEVent sponsored by the California Air Resources Board in Sacramento, CA, 17 August 2000; also added "Contact Me" button to the bottom of all pages on this website
A tour of renewable-energy facilities in the Coachella Valley, 10 June 2000
Search capability added at the bottom of all pages on this website, courtesy of Atomz.com
A day with a Nissan Altra from EV Rental Cars, 29-30 March 2000
A day driving a Honda Insight from EV Rental Cars, 8-9 March 2000
The coolest electric vehicle I've ever ridden in, 15 January 2000!
Alternative-fuel vehicles at the 2000 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show at the L.A. Convention Center, CA, 8-16 January 2000
Third birthday party for the EV1 at Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, 5 December 1999
Alternative-fuel vehicles at the 2000 California International Auto Show in Anaheim, CA, 20-24 October 1999
The Malibu EV Rally of the EV1 Club, 5 September 1999
My first sighting of a Toyota Prius "in the wild", in Torrance, CA, 31 August 1999
A weekend with a Toyota RAV4-EV from EV Rental Cars in Los Angeles, CA, 28-30 May 1999
Alternative-fueled vehicles at the Torrance City Yards Open House in Torrance, CA, 22 May 1999
1999 Environmentally Friendly Vehicle World Expo in Santa Monica, CA, 24-25 April 1999
A few comments regarding the article about driving across the country with CNG in the April 1999 issue of Car and Driver
A day with a Honda EV Plus from EV Rental Cars in Los Angeles, CA, 14-15 January 1999
Alternative-fuel vehicles at the 1999 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show at the L.A. Convention Center, CA, 2-10 January 1999
A day with a GM EV1 from EV Rental Cars at Budget Car & Truck Rental, Los Angeles International Airport, CA, 21 December 1998
Rollout of 1999 EV1s at Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, CA, 5 December 1998
"Influencing the AFV Choice" event sponsored by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Clean Cities Program at South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) headquarters in Diamond Bar, CA, 29 October 1998
Alameda International Electric Vehicle Exposition in Alameda, CA, 24-25 October 1998
Alternative-fuel vehicles at the 1999 California International Auto Show in Anaheim, CA, 14-18 October 1998
Unveiling of electric-vehicle quick charger to be field-tested at Southern California Edison facility in Rosemead, CA, 10 September 1998
Successful conclusion of Clean Across America And Back!
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