EV-1 For Lease (1996): The First Mass-Produced Electric Car and the Green Design Debate
Summary
This Living on Earth episode (1996) profiles GM's EV-1 rollout and the broader green design movement, featuring William McDonough and Michael Braungart. It discusses design strategies to minimize hazardous materials, treat waste as a resource, and drive sustainable manufacturing through market mechanisms and corporate partnerships, while acknowledging regulatory and ethical tensions.