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Description:
Experimental prototype of electric General Motors car “Electrovette.” Batteries in open section behind seats. Dashboard gauge indicating charge level. Electrical connections under hood. Amp meter. DC plug. Interview with GM official about improving fuel efficiency. He says it costs $1 billion for every half mile improvement in gas mileage for fleet average. Talks about complying with government regulations on emissions standards. Does not foresee the demise of the personal automobile due to dwindling oil supply; quotes Walter Reuther on car ownership as “our fifth freedom.”
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
09/27/1978
Description:
Boston's high-rise developments and large building complexes account for huge electric demand and are inefficient, wasting heat and air conditioning. "Danger High Voltage" sign. Major power lines.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/07/1988
Description:
Putty-like rope caulk, tube of caulking, fiberglass batting insulation. BostonGas bills. Interview with homeowners in Dorchester about why they are having an energy audit. Inspector shows form to note data about heating system, structure, and energy saving improvements. Honeywell thermostat. Printout of recommendations. House exterior. Weatherization.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
10/04/1979
Description:
Proposed evacuation plan for Seabrook nuclear power plant is to serve six bordering Massachusetts towns. Awareness of potential radiation danger is heightened because of recent Chernobyl accident.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
04/30/1986
Description:
Iraq Kuwait conflict resulted in instant oil price increases. Comparison to 70s energy crisis and long gas station lines. Joseph Kennedy, Michael Barrett, Edward Markey, Paul Gromer on conservation.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
08/07/1990
Description:
Fuel Assistance, North End Senior Center.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
06/19/1980
Description:
PEOPLE APPLYING FOR FUEL ASSISTANCE. ALLSTON - BRIGHTON ACTION COUNCIL
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
08/17/1984
Description:
JOE KENNEDY JR PC ON CITIZENS ENERGY CORPORATION & FUEL ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY. AMY ANTHONY
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
10/11/1985
Description:
Fuel assistance applicant worried about affording heat. ABCD official says Persian Gulf crisis & state funds reduction worsen situation.Machine processing letters.Beautiful Boston skyline at sunset & at night. Blinking light atop old John Hancock building.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
12/10/1990
