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Jim Motavalli

Member Since: November 11, 2008
Channel Interests:
  • Transportation
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Jim is a freelance journalist, speaker, book author, radio personality and expert on all things environmental.
 
Jim blogs weekly for The New York Times, is a regular contributor to The New York Times’  "Automobiles" section, and has a weekly syndicated "Wheels" column. He also contributes to The Daily Green. He writes “Green Living” for the Environmental Defense newsletter and has contributed to Men's Journal, AMC Outdoors, Popular Mechanics, The Nation, The Boston Globe, Philadelphia Review, Salon, Grist, The Guardian, Tomorrow Magazine, Greenwich Magazine, Sierra and many other newspapers, magazines, and websites. He is a two-time winner of the Global Media Award from the Population Institute, and has shared his environmental expertise in radio interviews across the country.
 
His books include Naked in the Woods: Joseph Knowles and the Legacy of Frontier Fakery,Forward Drive: The Race to Build "Clean" Cars for the Future and Feeling the Heat: Dispatches from the Frontlines of Climate Change.
 
An , Jim is as comfortable lecturing at environmental conferences or academic gatherings as he is addressing the general public. His speeches are provocative and relevant.
 
Jim spent 14 years as editor of , a national bi-monthly where he now contributes as a senior writer. He has also served as executive editor for New Mass Media and edited an alternative news weekly. He is a member of the Society for Environmental Journalists (SEJ) and has taught journalism at Fairfield University and University of Connecticut. He hosts a bi-weekly public affairs and music radio show on listener-sponsored WPKN-FM.

MY BLOGS
Should I drive my Toyota?
Fri, Feb 05 2010 at 2:37 PM EST

The sudden acceleration problem has left people very concerned, and with good reason. Here are my thoughts on whether your recalled car should remain in the garage.

Sudden acceleration: Electronic interference could be a cause
Tue, Feb 02 2010 at 2:15 PM EST

Today's cars use 'throttle by wire' technology, and it's possible that the electronic signals could be jammed by other devices in your vehicle's complex computerized environment.

Sudden acceleration: What to do when it happens to you
Fri, Jan 29 2010 at 12:42 PM EST

If it seems scary, that's because it is. The specter of unintended acceleration shouldn't stop you from driving, but you'll need to be prepared for an incident that can occur very quickly.

In winter's chill, cold batteries mean trouble for plug-in cars
Wed, Jan 27 2010 at 11:29 AM EST

For electric vehicles, cold weather can translate into reduced range and stranded cars. We offer some solutions.

Sudden acceleration: Toyota admits its runaway-car situation is serious
Fri, Jan 22 2010 at 2:58 PM EST

Toyota initially blamed floor mats, then it launched another huge recall. Now, the Japanese car giant is halting sales of some of its top-selling models to address mechanically sticking gas pedals. People want answers.

MNN exclusive: One-on-one with Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Wed, Jan 20 2010 at 1:41 PM EST

Audio: The wunderkind behind the battery-powered car revolution chats with MNN about his company's future.

Online magazine 'Greening of Oil' covers petroleum's progress
Mon, Jan 18 2010 at 3:20 PM EST

Does the oil industry have a green story to tell? The publishers of Petroleum News seem to think so. Judge for yourself, as this new magazine gets its hands dirty covering oil drilling and refining.

MNN exclusive: Bill Ford on the future of green cars
Thu, Jan 14 2010 at 1:54 PM EST

Bill Ford carried the eco-flag when it wasn't popular, but the industry has now caught up with his namesake company. He responds in our audio interview.

Less glitter, more green at the Detroit Auto Show
Tue, Jan 12 2010 at 3:57 PM EST

The Detroit Auto Show is affected by austerity budgets, but belt-tightened companies are sincere about introducing new hybrids and battery cars.

Batteries for electric vehicles could still be very expensive in 2020
Mon, Jan 11 2010 at 9:48 AM EST

Economies of scale may not be able to work magic with the high cost of battery packs. If they're $12,000 now, they might be $8,000 in 2020, consultants say.

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