Kristen Hall-Geisler

Kristen Hall-Geisler, an avid recycler and consumer of organic frutis and veggies in Portland, Or, really digs the 100+ mph EV (electric vehicle) drag racing scene.

 

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  • Arcimoto’s Three-Wheeled Electric Pulse Sep 30, 2009

    Arcimoto of Eugene, Oregon, revealed its three-wheeled electric vehicle last week, called the Pulse. It may look like low-speed neighborhood electric vehicles of recent years, but this little guy can go a bit fast and a bit farther than many... more
  • House of Representatives Gets a Hybrid Sep 29, 2009

    The U.S. House of Representatives took delivery of its first hybrid today, and what do you think it was? A Toyota Prius? A Honda Insight? A Ford Fusion? None of the above, it turns out. They got a Peterbilt Model... more
  • Frankfurt 2009: Reva NXG and NXR Electric Cars Sep 23, 2009

    The 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show was filled to the brim with electric cars, it seems, though it also seemed that only a few of those cars were destined for American shores. Case in point: the two new electric cars from... more
  • Frankfurt 2009: Renault’s Four Electric Cars Sep 22, 2009

    Renault successfully out-greened everyone else at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show last year, with the debuts of four electric cars in its booth. These vehicles are slated to start appearing as soon as 2011, though a gasoline version of the... more
  • Frankfurt 2009: Volkswagen L1 Diesel Hybrid Concept Sep 21, 2009

    The Volkswagen L1 diesel hybrid concept created quite a stir at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show — which despite a slew of high-end exotics was more green than ever this year. Volkswagen says its one-liter concept car would be the... more
  • Jay Leno Puts Stars in Green Cars Sep 19, 2009

    Jay Leno’s new nightly show will have a regular-ish feature called the”Green Car Challenge.” He’ll get guests like Drew Barrymore to take a turn on the track in an electric Ford Focus specially built for Leno. The drivers will try... more
  • Spain Might Convert Phone Booths to Charging Stations Sep 17, 2009

    In their efforts to install 500+ electric car charging stations throughout Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville, the Spanish government is looking into converting 30 public phone booths to recharge EVs. The booths are close the curb, making it a short stretch... more
  • Electric Vehicles to Star at Frakfurt Motor Show Sep 16, 2009

    Everybody’s buzzing about the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, but it’s not the flashy, expensive cars that are getting all the love — it’s the next wave of electric vehicles. Only one electric vehicle on the show floor is ready for production,... more
  • Germany to Set Up Hydrogen Fuel Stations Sep 15, 2009

    Mercedes-Benz reported last week that several companies have partnered with the German government to set up a hydrogen infrastructure for electric cars with on-board fuel cells. The H2 Mobility initiative, as it’s called, will have a hydrogen fueling station network... more
  • Fisker Karma Emissions and Fuel Economy Numbers Released Sep 14, 2009

    In advance of its German debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Fisker announced that its Fisker Karma will have lower carbon dioxide emissions than any other production car on the street today. The company also released estimated fuel cost for... more

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