Comments on: California Senate Gives HOV Access to Plug-in Hybrids, Extends Hybrids for 6 Months

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:02:32 +0000

Regarding above:
@Craig: Actually, the vast majority of CNG is this country is produced in the US. BP wasn't drilling for methane with the deep water horizon, there is plenty of readily avail natural gas in the US.

@Thomas: No pissing match, its not even close. Everyone out of the HOV lanes except carpools, CNG and electric (dedicated electric, that is). Buses are CNG so of course let them in.

By: Thomas Klein

Thomas Klein — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:10:17 +0000

Sounds like you guys are all having a big GREEN pissing match to me, I'm Greener because I drive a Prius, NO, I'm greener because I drive a CNG car. It's become a religion.

I say ban ALL cars from the HOV lanes and make it Busses only, that would give us an instant, extensive , network to get around the southland, even at rush hour. Leave your car in the garage for the weekend.

By: craig

craig — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:43:46 +0000

How do you the oil companies get cng ….out of thin air .Do your homeworkbefore you stand on your high horse.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:04:51 +0000

Its crazy to let you guys have 6 more months. My CNG Honda Civic GX have far fewer emissions and much better "gas" mileage than your Prius. I have 2 GXs and found the recent gulf oil spill to be a much bigger tragedy than you all did, since I'm oil free (except when I fly, which is rare).

I have never gotten a great answer why Prius owners should have gotten the HOV stickers if Geo storm (better gas mileage, even considering your hybrid system) drivers didn't.

By: LEAFguy

LEAFguy — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:35:12 +0000

If the intent of the original bill (AB1500) is to encourage green vehicles, then it seems reasonable to extend the hybrid lane access for six more months. The Nissan LEAF will be available in California in December, but in extremely limited quantities. In six months time, those interested in converting from hybrid to fully electric will have had time to evaluate the LEAF, and purchase one should it meet their needs.

For more on the LEAF, please check out http://livingleaf.info

By: Autogeared

Autogeared — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:51:17 +0000

Well, really happy to read this article, I have bookmarked your website and will turn back to read your new articles.

By: thomasr

thomasr — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:18:39 +0000

I do not get why the Volt does not get HOV sticker access? But I am sure glad the current stickers will get extended. I think this is a great program and maybe I should run out and get a Civic Hybrid with HOV stickers before word gets out and prices on these vehicles go back up!

By: justme2727

justme2727 — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:46:14 +0000

So if the Volt is not an Enhanced AT-PZEV, and all-electrics like the Nissan Leaf are exempt from the 40,000 vehicle cap, what exactly does the cap apply to!? The 2012 plug-in Prius, and the 2013 Volt? So basically no cars will really be counted under that cap for quite some time, right?

Was thinking I'd have to rush out and buy something now to make sure I get a sticker, but it sounds like that's not the case!

By: JamesDavis

JamesDavis — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:04:36 +0000

Try reading that article half sauced out of your mind on vodka. I am sure that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegge will do the right thing for California…he has so far. The rest of America would be much better off it they followed the governors lead……… except with their budget.