Gar

No snowflake in an avalanche feels responsible, and this has definitely been a group effort- but I am grateful to be part of such a group.

1) That EVs were a realistic and practical alternative.
2) That Hydrogen was just a distraction used to keep us waiting.
3) That *normal* ordinary people loved EVs once given the chance to drive them.
4) That the auto industry’s old guard was headed for bankruptcy.
5) That Silicon Valley’s VCs (uber capitalists) were willing and ready to support companies challenging Detroit. So, no big money conspiracy here.

Thanks to you and Chris.

I can just imagine how thrilled you must be to see such a dramatic shift in the auto industry, as every nation (including France) is scrambling to be the dominant player in alternative fuel / propulsion vehicles.

A few years ago, the Hummer represented the direction of automotive buying habits. Today, the Chevy Volt, with a first year production of 10,000 vehicles against a waiting list over 50,000, represents the new direction.

Your work on the EV1, as well as your advocation for EV’s through “Who Killed the Electric Car?” and Plug-In America, are definite contributors to the world we live in today.