I just spent a few lovely days in Brisbane (during World Environment Day), an eastern city in Australia for GreenFest 09.  According to their Mayor, they are working on a goal to make their city carbon neutral by 2026. Their I (Heart) BNE logo actually made it’s way over to NYC and like any American city, NYC sued them for swiping the idea from the I (Heart) NYC logo, but in the end Brisbane prevailed. I had a chance to speak to 150+ business owners at Brisbane City Council, give a talk on sustainable development and design, meet Kate Jones, 29, (Minister of the Environment), the youngest female minister in Queensland Parliament and the youngest Member of the Queensland Government, and of course enjoy some of the festivities – from aboriginal performances to kissing frogs to catching up with Kelly, editor of the eco-fashion magazine, Peppermint. 

little video compliments of my flip.

Well 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds flat according to my speedometer on the Queensland Raceway yesterday. 

I had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the Tesla Roadster, the first high-performance electric vehicle in Oz. Despite not having driven in five years (total fish without gills) – I VERY much enjoyed myself. I kept on thinking of some good headlines that would hit the morning papers if I actually flipped, smashed or crashed the vehicle…like “Who Killed the Electric Car” and such. Tried not to joke about it too much though since Eric – the gentleman in charge of the vehicle, was a nervous wreck over the whole thing. But overall – Totally smooth, silent ride, INCREDIBLE pick up, and the ABS system = stellar. Also a bonus: Great leg room for those daddy long legs of mine. Check out the video below to see all the fun.