ACPP Update

Municipal & Utility Progress

"...estate purchases) for fueling stations and electric plugs for plug-in hybrid vehicles. "We don't purchase a single vehicle now..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Will Austin's Silicon Hills Supply Plug-In Hybrids' Techno Entrails?

How Austin's inherent intellectual, industrial, and human resources can take charge in supplying technological guts for plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles

"...Austin may have the guts to lead the plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle revolution in more ways than one. For..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...and reduce energy consumption. Programs included conversion to electric hybrid vehicles and to cleaner fuels – right in line..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature

@ Chronic: Slusher Speaks

Is Daryl Slusher benefiting from a revolving-door arrangement down at City Hall?

"...in this case, Slusher, then working on Austin Energy's Plug-in Partners hybrid-vehicle campaign, went on to become assistant director..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Slusher Speaks

Daryl Slsuher on the comments regarding his hiring by the City Manager.

"...in this case, Slusher, then working on Austin Energy's Plug-In Partners hybrid vehicle campaign, went on to become assistant..."

July 16, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...legacy beyond million-dollar condos, the mayor has vigorously promoted plug-in hybrid vehicles and energy conservation through his nationally groundbreaking..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

Telling ghost stories around the summer campfire, the Statesman imagines a grisly end for Futrell

"...Plan. He also testified on his other pet project, plug-in hybrid technology. Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley trekked to..."

July 13, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Plug-in Hybrids Get Jump Start

House Ways and Means Committee approves first-ever federal incentive bill for plug-in vehicles

"...Big news on the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle scene this week, as the U.S...."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Solar Is Crucial Energy Source for Now and the Future

"...my bill offering tax credits for consumers who purchase plug-in hybrid cars. We must move quickly to make our..."

July 2, 2007 Postmarks

How Does Austin Energy Expect to Change the World With …

"...Dear Austin Chronicle, Re: "AE & Plug-in Hybrids" [News, May 25]: I have read much about..."

May 26, 2007 Postmarks

AE & Plug-In Hybrids: Power Coming and Going

Electric cars could both run clean and boost our power supply

"...Duncan started looking at plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The difference between a PHEV and..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Profitable, but Clean

AE's Duncan pushes for new power paradigm

"...harmony green building, an increasingly electrified transportation grid (think plug-in hybrid cars), and an information-technology-rich, fluidly communicating, "smart" grid..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...introduced legislation Monday to encourage awareness and production of plug-in hybrid vehicles – which use additional lithium-ion batteries to..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Happenings

April 12-19

"...compact-fluorescent light bulbs; there will be electric-lawnmower giveaways and plug-in hybrid car demos, too. 11am-1pm. SATURDAY, APRIL 14..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature

Austin Climate Protection Plan

The five components

"...its Green Building Program, GreenChoice Renewable Energy Program, and Plug-In Partners, a national initiative promoting advanced hybrid vehicles to..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...• When General Motors unveiled the Volt, its plug-in hybrid electric car, recently, giddiness no doubt overcame the..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

Beside the Point

Wynn is leading the way in cities' efforts to curb greenhouse gases

"...time and resources he has devoted to pushing for plug-in hybrid vehicles. His green dreams and mayoral conferencing have..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Wynn Keeps Plugging Away

Will Wynn & George Bush, both pushing for plug-in hybrids?

"...today's Beside the Point regarding the mayor's push for plug-in hybrid cars, let me add this: following the president's..."

Jan. 25, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Plug-in Hybrid Cars: Coming Soon to Austin, Detroit, and Your Driveway?

Support for plug-in technology building nationally and locally

"...the first automaker to announce plans to build a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Unwilling to cede its green throne,..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the Frog is doing ads for the Ford Escape Hybrid SUV, saying "I guess it is easy being green."..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature

There Goes the Sun

Will a new study cause the sun to set on Austin's solar program?

"...up to 50%), and in cooperation with the AE-initiated plug-in hybrid vehicle campaign – using the experimental vehicles' beefed-up..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the passage of a resolution encouraging the use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (capable of doubling today's hybrids fuel..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Wynn snatched a little national spotlight to discuss the Plug-in Partners National Campaign, an effort kicked off in Austin..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Making the Energy Grid Smarter

New nonprofit pushes energy providers for efficiency via high tech

"...use "smart" communicating electric meters and appliances as the "hybridization of the building environment." A series of laws he..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Point Austin: Beside the Point

Moriarty flings more poo at the city

"...Mayor Will Wynn's absence – the latter was plugging plug-in hybrid vehicles at the U.S Conference of Mayors in..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Mayors. Mayor Wynn used the occasion to barnstorm for plug-in hybrid vehicles; more mundane matters, like what to do..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

Point Austin: Beside the Point

This week's council agenda

"...an initiative calling on carmakers to boost production of plug-in hybrid vehicles. Flanking him were Council Member Jennifer Kim,..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

The city continues to push enviro-friendly autos

"...including the Honda Civic, Toyota Prius, and Ford Escape hybrids, not to mention plenty of nonhybrid models, are eligible..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

City leaders announce plan to push hybrid cars here and nationwide

"...can't refuse: a call for the mass production of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles capable of triple-digit fuel economy and..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond.

"...cities to pressure auto makers to increase production of plug-in electric hybrid vehicles. See "Austin on the Plug-In Hybrid..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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