As far back as the 1973 Arab oil embargo, natural gas has been considered as a transportation fuel—and understandably so since it burns cleaner than oil. A recent boom in domestic production offers tantalizingly low prices and the potential to ease U.S. dependence on foreign oil. However, like any alternative…

Doing Better in the Skies

According to AAA, an estimated 5.6 million Americans took to the skies this past year-end holiday season, defined as the 12-day period lasting December 22 through January 1. But unless you were flying into or out of a major hub, you probably weren’t rejoicing that you…

With BMW’s i3, a major automaker shifts the EV market with composites

The recent release of the BMW i3 signals the beginning of a shift toward lightweighting that will help to drive the efficiency and competitiveness of electric vehicles.

The Future of Mobility

As the cost of owning a car and environmental concerns continue to rise, and transportation options continue to grow, people are realizing we don’t necessarily need to own cars, we just need to get where we want to go efficiently.

Reflections of a (Very) Early EV Adopter

Nearly 20 years ago, RMI writer/editor Laurie Guevara-Stone converted a 1980s era Volkswagen Rabbit to electric drive. How times have changed!