LA based Opportunity Green hosted a reception for members and friends including the MINI E Community of drivers (actual or soon-to-be) last Tuesday evening at Environment Furniture in West Hollywood, CA.

MINI E Pioneers, Jule and Anton (above right) met for the first time and shared their enthusiasm for the upcoming trial. Anton is no stranger to the world of electric vehicles having owned and operated a Ford Ranger fully electric truck since the late 1990’s. He reported that the truck was still operating in fine fashion with only the occasional battery replacement.

Anton was quick to remind us that the electric car predated the internal combustion engine and the oil industry by decades. Fans of plug-in vehicles should be once again encouraged as Renault (one of the true electric pioneers) and Nissan are preparing to launch a fleet of fleet of electric cars for the 21st Century.

Meanwhile, back in the garage, the news on the cable and car delivery is not encouraging here in Pasadena. I remain optimistic and hope for the best as I know the good folks at Clean Fuel Connection are doing all they can to make it happen.