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Northwest Could Be A Leader In Electric Transport Systems

mike — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:40:28 GMT

Who is "Cascadia"? They are part of the infamous "Discovery Institute" (defenders of Creationism and Intelligent Design) which causes me to be very distrustful of the group.

There is an energy conference at Microsoft on Sept 4-5 sponsored by Cascadia. Interestingly, they have excluded one of the strongest local proponents and innovators of plug-in hybrid technology, Ed Furia of AFS Trinity, from the conference itself (though, at the governor's request, he'll have his prototype vehicle available for test drives in the parking lot).

It just makes me wonder what the actual AGENDA of this conference is when they go out of their way to exclude someone like Ed.

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The New York Times > Business > Hybrid-Car Tinkerers Scoff at No-Plug-In Rule

mike — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:57:07 GMT

2005 article on people who were modifying the Prius to be a plug in hybrid. Ed Furia is quoted.

Quoted: The idea of making hybrid cars that can be plugged in to wall outlets is supported by a diverse group of interests, from neoconservatives to utilities.

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YouTube - Gov. Gregoire welcomes home 150 MPG SUV (King5 News)

mike — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:47:18 GMT

Ed Furia on TV!

Quoted: http://www.afstrinity.comAired: June 3, 2008 on KING 5 Seattle NewsDescription: "With gas prices at their highest ever, Detroit automakers are being forced t...

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Bellevue company builds 150 MPG hybrid car | Top Stories | KING5.com | News for Seattle, Washington

mike — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:47:44 GMT

King5 has also picked up the story for the "ultra-hybrid".

And Ed managed to get the simultaneous endorsements of Gov. Chris Gregoire AND Dino Rossi (Ed for Governor!)

Quoted: Your trusted source of Seattle Washington breaking news and top stories, King5.com, K5 coverage coverage you can count on as your trusted source. See live video for the latest news in Seattle Washington.

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Promoter of 'extreme hybrid' SUV XH-150 touts its virtues

mike — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:46:16 GMT

Nice coverage of AFS Trinity's plug-in hybrid and Gov. Chris Gregoire's test drive.

Quoted: SEATTLE -- Sitting at a red light, Ed Furia explained the attributes of his company's new "extreme hybrid" sport utility vehicle, the XH-150. The speedy vehicle can go 40 miles without using any gas.

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AFS Trinity Power – A revolution in Fast Energy Storage™ featuring the Extreme Hybrid™.

mike — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:27:45 GMT

AFS Trinity's web site is really well done. This page of videos has media coverage, and also video's they've produced to explain how their technology works to enable a hybrid to run for 40 miles w/o using any fuel.

Quoted: Developing advanced energy storage systems for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, power quality and aerospace applications. AFS Trinity’s Extreme Hybrid™ drive train is expected to be the first practical drive train for plug-in hybrid vehicles, enabling them to achieve 150 to 250 MPG.

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