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A variety of videos of events of interest to fans of plug in vehicles.

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Plug-in Cars and Renewable Energy: A Critical Marriage

For those intrigued by the idea of powering their own EV or PHEV with RE --including RE they produce themselves-- and reducing their vehicle fuel costs for local driving to near-zero, this program will offer the latest information about advances, and likely advances, in both technology and policy... In the apt surroundings of the University of Minnesota's primary location for promoting creativity in design.

By: Marc Geller

Plug In 2009 Public Night Discussion Panel with Chelsea Sexton, Chris Paine, and Bill Nye

An open discussion panel with Chelsea Sexton, Chris Paine, and Bill Nye at Plug In 2009 at the Long Beach Convention Center on August 11th, 2009.

By: Colby Trudeau

Repower America: We Need A New Engine

A commercial for the Repower America campaign, starring several cars belonging to Plug In America volunteers. The green RAV4 EV, which stars as the main EV, belongs to board members Paul Scott and Zan Dubin Scott.

By: RepowerAmerica.org

Interview with Chelsea Sexton at Plug In America's Inaugural Parade West

Funkymotoman (aka Gerry Gaydos) gets the scoop from Chelsea "girl who plays with cars" Sexton on the EV scene at the Plug In America "Inaugural Parade" January 17th 2009, in Santa Monica CA. Get a glimpse of the cool machines that were at the event.

By: Gerry Gaydos

Plug In America's Inaugural EV Parade West

Plug In America's Parade of Electric Cars on January 17th, 2009. We held this parade in celebration of new president Obama's plan to get 1 million plug-ins on the road by 2012.

By: Stefano Paris

The First Inaugural EV Parade West

Scientists, engineers, politicians, writers, press came together here in Santa Monica, California to speak out loud about their plan to produce electric vehicles and to improve hybrid/electric public transportation.

By: Enza Sebastiani

Chelsea Sexton's Speech at Set America Free

Chelsea Sexton is leading advocate for electric cars, appearing in 'Who Killed the Electric Car?', co-founding Plug In America and Lightning Rod Foundation. She addresses the Set America Free conference in this exclusive EV World Television video.

By: EV World Televisio

How Does 83ยข a Gallon Sound?

Zan Dubin Scott and Paul Scott are interviewed about their EV-PV (electric vehicle & Photo Voltaic Solar) lifestyle.

By: Capessa

60 Minutes: Race For The Electric Car

Lesley Stahl reports on the race to develop and produce a viable electric car being waged between Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and Detroit auto executives.

2008 Plug In America Fundraiser

A video recap of Plug In America's first fundraiser on September 27th, 2008.

By: Stefano Paris

Zan and Paul Scott are Interviewed About Their Electrics

A news segment aired on CNN on June 18th and 19th, featuring interviews of Zan Dubin Scott, Paul Scott, and Linda Nicholes. Zan and Paul show off their all electric RAV4 EV, electric motorcycle, and solar system that powers their entire house as well as all of their transportation. Linda Nicholes reveals the truth behind Toyota, and explains how Plug In America has saved many electric cars from being crushed.

By: pluginamerica

We Choose to Drive Electric

Nice video showing an electric car doing all the things electric cars "can't do". Towing a bunch of toilets?

By: darelldd

The Electric Car Strikes Back

Video created for Plug-In Electric Vehicles 2008. Our RAV4EV Electric Car crushes a hydrogen fuel cell car on energy efficiency and for the greater good. May the Force be with electric cars - now!

By: jupiterarmstrong

I Want a Plug-in Car

I use to have a plug-in car and didn't buy gas for 3 years. Now I want automakers to make them again.

By: jeffuren

The Power of Electric

Produced for Google's RechargeIT.org call for videos on "Why I Want to Drive a Plug-In". Starring Stefano Paris as TURBO Guy, Gary Winterboer as EV Guy, and Alexandra Paul as the very attractive woman. Go Electric and Feel the Power!

By: stefspec

EV Climbs Pike's Peak

Awesome feat, an electric car nimbly climbs Pikes Peak. A difficult task for almost any vehicle.

By: littlejuicecoupe

Original RAV-4 EV Commercial

The original advertisement for Toyota's RAV-4 all electric SUV.

Plug In America Sacramento Press Conference

Plug In America Rally and Press Conference at the CalEPA building in Sacramento one day before CARB's 2008 vote to revise the ZEV program once again.

By: Stefano Paris

Jay Leno Reviews and Drives Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster

Elon Musk and his Tesla #1 drop by Jay Leno's garage. Jay and Elon discuss how Tesla is redefining electric cars with the Roadster.

Renewable LA and an EV1

Matt Kelly, of PodTech, interviews Alexandra Paul about the Renewable LA festival and the surprise appearance of a refurbished GM EV1.

By: Matt Kelly

EV1 On The Road!

This is an EV1 that has been restored to running condition. Lots of effort by a few key people made this possible with no help from GM!

RAN Stumps Toyota

Rainforest Action Network stumps Toyota General Manager Bob Carter after his presentation at the 2007 LA Autoshow with a simple question: "Why not drop the lawsuit against California"

PHEV Conversion at LA Auto Show

Several groups demonstrate a speed PHEV conversion of a conventional Toyota Prius.

By: Stefano Paris

Plug In America!

"We didn't buy gas for our car for 3 years but GM took it away!"

By: Jeff U'Ren

Chelsea Sexton Podtech Interview

Chelsea Sexton interviewed by PodTech's Matt Kelly, October 2, 2007

Could The Electric Car Save Us?

David Pogue explores the possible impact of electric cars in America.

EAA 35th Annual EV Rally

Join us as we visit the Electric Auto Association's 35th Annual electric car rally in Palo Alto, California! We meet up with Jerry Pohorsky the President of the Silicon Valley Chapter as he tells us about all the exciting, fun and truly innovative electric and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles at this year's rally!

By: hippygourmet

Electric Datsun Flexes Its Muscle

Electric cars are typically known for their fuel efficiency, not for their speed and muscle. But the White Zombie is breaking the mold and leaving conventional muscle cars in the dust.

Vectrix Scooter Launch Interviews

The Next Gear Green Interviews at the Launch of the All-Electric Vectrix Scooter

By: Next Gear Green

130mph Tesla Motors Roadster Unveiled

Netscape.com and Autoblog Green attended yesterday's Tesla Event, unveiling the hottest new electric car on the market.

Google.org RechargeIT

"Featuring Jim Woolsey, Chelsea Sexton, Larry Brilliant and others, this video describes plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, vehicle to grid (V2G) as part of Google.org's RechargeIT project."

By: Google

Concerned Citizen Supports EVs

A concerned citizen supports Plug In America and makes his own video about why we need EVs.

Vectrix Electric Maxi-Scooter Demo

A 6 minute video of the Friday, March 16, 2007 Vectrix Electric Maxi-Scooter Demo in Santa Monica, CA. During a portion of the video you can hear the hi-tech EV whine of this Maxi-Scooter's plug-in battery electric drivetrain both under acceleration and regenerative deceleration via Vectrix's excellent DAaRT system.

By: Stefano Paris

Phoenix Motorcars SUT EV Los Angeles Debut

A 22 minute video of the Thursday, March 1, 2007 Phoenix Motorcars SUT EV Los Angeles Debut at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Video includes the first SUT test drive with Filmmaker Chris Paine and the unveiling ceremony speeches by Ed Begley Jr. and Phoenix Motorcars CEO Dan Elliot.

By: Stefano Paris

Jim Woolsey speaks at the Santa Monica Alt Car Expo

James Woolsey's speech at the Santa Monica Alt Car Expo - on energy, security, and the long war.

Rob Peirson's Video Collection and Tribute to the EV1

An EV1 owner takes his car for a last cruise.

RAN takes the Stage

Impersonating LA Autoshow hosts, the Rainforest Action Network interrupt the keynote speech of GM's CEO. The present him with a pledge, asking him to commit what to he said in his speech in writing.

Offer to Buy LADWP RAV4-EVs

Video of several speakers at the LADWP Board Meeting where Nate Vanderschaaf made a $1.85 million dollar offer for 74 RAV4-EVs.

By: Stefano Paris

Plug In America LADWP Press Conference

Plug In America press conference at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

By: Stefano Paris

Dateline Investigates EVs

Dateline NBC investigates EVs, including the RAV-4EV and the EV1.

First Peek Inside the eBox

A 10 minute video of the Friday, August 18, 2006 First Peek Inside the eBox demonstration of the AC Propulsion eBox (Scion xB EV conversion) in Santa Monica, CA.

By: Stefano Paris

Chris Paine on "The Daily Show"

John Stewart hosts Chris Paine on "The Daily Show".

Raging Grannies And Electric Cars

Raging Grannies of the Peninsula defend the right of electric vehicle advocates to leaflet at "Who Killed the Electric Car?" screening in San Jose.

Ford's Broken Promises

"Thirty Minute Bay Area" shows how Ford eliminated it's clean vehicles.

Solar Electric Car Alternative

Eco-Orbit Explores the possibilities of Solar-Electric Vehicles.

Tom Hanks tells David Letterman how to save America

Tom Hanks explains to David Letterman about the advantages to electric cars, and hybrids.

Electric Car Vs. Ferrari and Porsche

The all-electric Wrightspeed X1 outruns a Ferrari and Porsche.

By: Bay Area KRON4

Plug-in-Partners Video

"The official campaign video for Plug In Partners."

Bush: PHEVs are America's Future

"President George W. Bush speaks about the importance of Plug In Hybrids in America's future."

George Shultz Talks PHEVs

"George Shultz, former Secretary of State, speaks about Plug-in Hybrids on Charlie Rose."

FutureCrush

Mike Patterson interviews SaveEV1.org members and supporters of historic month long, 24/7 Vigil at General Motors in February of 2005

By: Mike Patterson

Funeral for the EV1

"In April of 2003 GM announced it was going to discontinue its plug-in battery EV program and terminate all EV1 leases. A funeral was held for the EV1 at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on July 24, 2003."

By: Stefano Paris

EV1 - Driving it the final week before the crusher.

My 1997 EV1. Video made just a week before the car was returned, under duress, to my local Saturn dealer. It was then soon crushed. As you can clearly see, the car deserved a good crushing - for my own good.

By: Darell Dickey

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