The Long Road to Electric Cars: Green Hope or New Media Hype

Open to the Public

Speakers: Alan Boyle, science editor of msnbc.com, and Bryan Walsh, environment columnist for Time Magazine

Join us for the second seminar in our 2011 spring series, "Clean Energy and the Media."

Open to the public. Refreshments served.

Date: Wed, Feb 23, 2011 Time: 01:00pm - 02:30pm

The Long Road to Electric Cars: Green Hope or New Media Hype

Join us for the second in our Clean Energy and the Media seminar series.

The Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf have electrified the automotive industry, winning media kudos for their design and potential converts among consumers seeking a clean energy choice amidst concerns about climate change and volatile gas prices. Yet, is the American public ready to swallow higher sticker prices, charging challenges, and technological uncertainty to jump on the electric car bandwagon? How does media coverage of fuel-efficient and electric vehicles impact public opinion at a pivotal moment when new policies are being formed? Do journalists have the depth of knowledge and analytical power to bridge the divide between technology, government and business? Take a ride with leading journalists and experts for a seminar on the story behind electric cars and what really drives the headlines.