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Volt Fire Investigation — Is It More Than Smoke?
The United States in 2010 recorded 184,500 vehicle fires, according to figures from the National Fire Protection Association — none known to be in electric vehicles. Now, three fires under simulated conditions in the Chevrolet Volt have prompted a federal safety investigation.
Calling All Curious Minds! Join us for a Discussion About Reinventing Fire
Curiosity is, in great and generous minds, the first passion and the last.
The Reinventing Fire Launch at National Geographic – What’s Your Commitment?
Last month, Rocky Mountain Institute launched Reinventing Fire at National Geographic's headquarters in Washington, D.C. We asked the attendees what they are doing to "Reinvent Fire." Listen, and be inspired as we are by what we heard.
Where the electric car is going
The electrification of the vehicle powertrain presents not only a new standard for mobility, but also how we think about energy in general. If widely adopted, electric vehicles could improve air quality, reduce dependence on oil, and spur domestic economic development.
Social Design in Sustainability: A Conversation with Organizational Psychologist David DuBois
While RMI may focus more heavily on, say, the shape of pipes than behavior of building occupants, our recent work bridging the split incentives for saving energy between tenants and landlords keeps coming back to questions of corporate culture and individual choices as essential factors in achieving deeper energy savings.
