Planet Solutions Podcasts

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Podcasts, On Two WheelsSebastian is joined by Jeremy for AutoblogGreen Podcast #23, since Sam was hanging out with Bob Lutz and his Vectrix scooter when we recorded. Jeremy recounts his experience with Piaggio MP3 scooters on a ride from New York to Connecticut, and we move on to talk about the limited Prius supply as of late. We also touch on some developments at GM: the impending doom that may befall Hummer, and the coming of the Volt, which GM wants to build in Detroit. We go on for a while about hybrids and EVs for a while before wrapping up. Thanks for listening, we'll see you soon!SUBSCRIBE to the AutoblogGreen Podcast in iTunesLISTEN to the show nowADD the AutoblogGreen Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator

Filed under: Biodiesel, Diesel, EV/Plug-in, Transportation Alternatives, Podcasts, AFVI ExpoFor Episode #22 of the AutoblogGreen podcast, Sam and Sebastian recap the AVFI show in Las Vegas, and enter into a discussion focusing on diesel. Still on the diesel tip, Sam talks excitedly about the Volkswagen TDI Cup racing series before moving on to the much more charged topic of EV infrastructure. Our interview this week isn't so much a one on one as it is a speech from T. Boone Pickens, he of oil magnate status, about how oil is not going to last forever. Thanks for listening, see you again soon!SUBSCRIBE to the AutoblogGreen Podcast in iTunesLISTEN to the show nowADD the AutoblogGreen Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Audi, GM, Tesla Motors, PodcastsIt's tales from the road for episode #21 of the AutoblogGreen Podcast. Sebastian got a peek behind the curtain at GM to see the Chevrolet Volt, and Sam jet-setted to sample wares from Audi and BMW. Hybrids, diesels, EVs, and more - plus, we wrap up with an interview with Tesla's Daryl Siry for a total of 43 minutes. Thanks for listening!SUBSCRIBE to the AutoblogGreen Podcast in iTunesLISTEN to the show nowADD the AutoblogGreen Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator

Filed under: Diesel, EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Acura, BMW, GM, Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Geneva Motor Show, New York Auto Show, Podcasts, Automotive X-Prize, Th!nk (Think)Episode 20 of the AutoblogGreen Podcast has us recapping Geneva mere days before we head to New York. There were lots of exciting things over in Switzerland, and we touch on a few of them. Th!nk's new Ox will be a Tesla-magnitude achievement if it hits the market doing what the company says it will. GM rolled out the new version of its mild hybrid system that will be propagating across virtually all models in all brands to help boost CAFE. Better efficiency for about half of what a sat nav option costs? We'll take it. Speaking of hybrids, there was a lot of talk from BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen ,and others about upcoming Euro-branded hybrids, and diesel hybrids at that. Mercedes will debut li-Ion batteries in a production hybrid, while Toyota has yet to see a compelling argument for diesel hybrids. Rest assured that if people want it, Toyota will build it, though. Before closing, we look forward to the couple of things we know about in New York, like the debut of the Acura TSX/Honda Euro Accord which will sport a 50-state legal diesel, and the Automotive X-Prize folks will be holding a press conference, as well. 32 minutes this time around. Stay tuned, we'll surely be abuzz when we return from New York. SUBSCRIBE to the AutoblogGreen Podcast in iTunesLISTEN to the show nowADD the AutoblogGreen Podcast feed to your RSS aggregatorPermalink Email this Linking Blogs Comments

Filed under: Diesel, Ethanol, Hybrid, Ford, GM, GMC, Honda, Chicago Auto Show, Podcasts, LightweightSome people use airport layovers to sleep, read, or get a meal. Sam and Sebastian took the opportunity to record AutoblogGreen Podcast #19. While waiting for a plane to whisk them back home from the Chicago Auto Show, we recapped a few things we saw at the show. It wasn't the greenest show we've seen, but they have the biggest building, by their own admission. A few things left impressions on us, first of which was the GMC Denali XT. The Zeta variant is the first use of GM's Two-mode hybrid system on a passenger car platform. Other exciting GM news is the announcement that ICM and Coskata will be working together to build a cellulosic ethanol plant. Ford came out with a couple of ideas aimed at truck customers that could boost CAFE numbers. The Transit Connect is a right-sized utility van, and their new Work Solutions system could be a stealthy way to improve economy. Honda has hybrids and diesels coming, and Toyota will be trying to add lightness to its fleet. Our interview this time around is with Bridgestone's Dan McDonald about their "One Team, One Planet" initiatives. Thanks for listening!