Cool Stuff at the Alt Car Expo

The Alt Car Expo this year was very similar to last year with a few notable exceptions. A lot more options in electric vehicles. Here are a few things that were cool:

- Electric bikes, scooters and motorcycles. These were there last year, but this year there were more of them! The Danish Trio Bike made its debut. Although it's not electric, it is designed with a carrier that can be used for anything from groceries to kids.

- Electric Cars. More of them than last year. I was intrigued with Electric Blue out of Arizona that is converting Chevy trucks and SUVs to all electric vehicles. As the guy said to me, if people want big cars, give them big cars that don't pollute. And of course, the GM Volt was there. I couldn't resist telling the rep what I thought of their chairman for both denying global warming and for making fun of women that care about the environment.

- Better World Club was there. It's like AAA but without the shilling for the oil lobby and with bike roadside assistance.

- DriveHealthy.com has tips for getting maximum mpgs from your car.

- RideAmigos is a New York City ride sharing service that is coming to Los Angeles.