Max Gladwell

Top 10 ways that high gas prices are good for America and the World…despite being bad. Part 1 counted down from Hummer hubris to suburban exodus. Now for the final five… 5. Local goods are more competitive: Until now, buying local was an ethical choice that came with added cost. Last week, Wal-Mart announced that [...]

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Top 10 ways that high gas prices are good for America and the World…despite being bad. Make no mistake. The recent spike in oil prices and it’s path toward $200 per barrel is not good. It compromises our economy, our security, and our quality of life. And by “our” we mean the good people of [...]

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With the rising cost of energy and oil, now has never been a better time to start thinking “green” to help conserve not only energy but also save money and the environment in the process. As the nation celebrates its independence on July 4th there is no better time to declare energy independence. Philadelphia, PA, [...]

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We put the world’s “first full-sized luxury hybrid SUV” to the test in Beverly Hills. We leave the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset Blvd and cruise down Rodeo Drive in the new 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. This is Main Street in the metropolis of Conspicious Consumption, California, and we’re making a statement that bling [...]

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Whether or not it makes economic sense or not, consumers will pay the premium for a hybrid. Clean diesel? Not so much. We find this study by J.D. Power and Associates just as we return from test-driving the new 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. (Blog post to follow.) According to a new study, hybrid-electric powertrain technology [...]

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Whereas social media harnesses the wisdom of the crowd, this nightclub harnesses its kinetic energy. A new eco nightclub is scheduled to open on July 10th in Britain that will be powered by renewable energy. Are they purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs)? Hardly. According to the owner, 60% of the power needed to run the [...]

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THE ECONOMIST paints an upbeat picture about a clean-energy future that is less dependent on fossil fuels. All it will take is some good policy, a realistic approach, and entrepreneurs eager to build wealth and change the world. One way or another, everything is riding on energy. Hanging in the balance is our health, the [...]

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Selling biodiesel in Brentwood and helping draft state legislation in Sacremento, Conserv Fuel partners Kristopher Moller and Rob Reed are fueling a shift to cleaner energy. By Ben Ehrenreich Originally published in Men’s Vogue. It was as good a day as Kristopher Moller could have hoped for, even in a part of Los Angeles where [...]

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GM announces initiatives to respond to growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. The company will also serve as the exclusive automotive sponsor for Discovery Green. Update: See photos of the 2011 Chevy Volt Production Version Note: The following are official GM announcements. Chevy Volt is a go The Chevy Volt took a major step toward the [...]

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Nuclear power doesn’t stand a chance without a major overhaul of its image. This is no small task, but neither is solving the climate crisis. The debate over whether nuclear power can provide a safe, viable, and clean source of energy is currently firing on all cylinders, and people are taking sides. First, the Washington [...]

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