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Dateline: Washington, DC

The buzz is everywhere and completely electric in Washington DC this week. And some of that energy is headed directly to plug-in cars.  We've heard electric cars mentioned time and again in our two days here, and we haven't even been to Live Earth's Green Gala yet.  It's just remarkable to see what a few short years can do in terms of global consciousness and awareness.

Case in point:  we opened the paper on our arrival to see a full 1/4 page photo of this message greeting Obama from the sides of the train tracks on his big journey from Philadelphia to DC:  Electric Cars: Yes We Can!

[caption id="attachment_1432" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=""...advocates send the president-elect a message as his inaugural train passes south of Delaware on its way to Washington...""]"Advocates send the president-elect a message as his inaugural train passes south of Delaware[/caption] Surely these citizens deserve a cup of fair trade java and low interest solar panels for their communities.  And here in DC, you can't stop hearing these phrases: green energy, green transportation, and green jobs to build them. Can it really be true? It's like waking up in a dream. [caption id="attachment_1437" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Inspiring words at the Alliance for Justice gathering this morning"]Activists pledge to make the new era successful[/caption]
As the inimitable Van Jones, Eli Pariser , JoDee Winterhoff and Nan Aron said to a group this morning:  we are in a rare window of far reaching change. It's a dangerous time because reactionary pressure can replace progress if everyone waits for one person (Obama) to do everything for everyone, and disappointment sets in. It's up to each one of us to use this opportunity to really bring about the change to make a renewable energy, green economy work.
So its off to the Green Gala, and no doubt another great reference to electric cars.  "Words without thoughts, never to heaven go," as Shakespeare once wrote.   Similarly, "Words without actions, never to future go."  But the political, technical, economic forces have never been more aligned with the public will for deep change. Let's welcome a wise new President and a bold new era! hands]]> http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/electric-cars-yes-we-will/feed/ 4