The neo-conservative tactic is to move the center over. By repeatng the old saw over and over that renewables are not a practical energy source, and that nuclear power, mideast "peace" (the Richardson energy policy), and "clean" coal are the only way to save the economy from destruction and mother earth from global warming, they paint those of us in favor of green energy as dangerous leftwing radicals.    more »

Toyota is in the car business, GM in the oil powered car business. The EV1 was all electric, and stood still once the batteries needed charging. It was never introduced into the mass market. GM has a diesel hybrid that will never be manufacrured either. The toyota hybrids keep on going, but have limited mileage possibilities. Toyota could produce a plugin hybrid,with unlimited mileage on short trips and hybrid mileage on longer trips, but then oil monopoly duuhbyaist government would punish them.    more »