How Silicon Valley could become the Detroit of electric cars

"In the valley, we know how to do technology disruption. We know how to do business models, how to develop proof of concept and get it adopted around the world," he said.

Others, even those enthusiastic about the potential of electric cars, are uncertain about how much success start-ups such as Agassi's Better Place and Tesla Motors of San Carlos can have against the huge global auto industry. General Motors and Toyota, for instance, ... Full Story »

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by Chris Finnie - Nov. 8, 2007

Very interesting. I've checked into this market some myself, and have friends who are very interested in it. But this presented information I wasn't aware of. I hope Nauman writes more on the topic!

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by john-douglas phippen - Nov. 13, 2007

What a shock! And here I thought the Baker Electric from Detroit had the market sewed up. Perhaps there is an upcoming 2010 model of the Stanley Steamer coming around the bend. Whatever it is, we better getting moving faster or time wull run out. And what about windpower? I recall seeing a square-rigged VW convertible whooshing (?) along the highway leading into Road America back in the 1960s - It even passed Briggs Cunningham in his Cadillac - and he was doing at least 50-60 MPH! JDoN

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