Talking about refrigerators. Here's an interesting New Yorker piece on Obama's recent pick for Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu, and the lessons that can be learned through refrigerator efficiency: Note to Detroit: Consider the Refrigerator.
As we look to the future, and consider higher energy efficiency standards for the auto industry, let us look at back at the success with efficiency standards that have imposed on refrigerators. Whatever the case, Chu definitely has his work cut out for him.