Yeah, we know you're cool (you're reading AutoblogGreen after all). But are you cool enough to hang with the likes of a certain Ed Begley Jr.? If you can get yourself to Chatsworth, California, Ed, hold the Mister, will available to sign copies of his new book, Living Like Ed, as well as answer any questions you might have about living green and the environment or about being a television superstar.

You might be asking yourself, "Why is someone of Ed's stature going to expose himself to the dangers of contact with mere mortals?" We're glad you asked. To help you prepare for California's "Bike to Work Week" (May 12-14 16), Currie Technologies is having a huge factory outlet sale the entire weekend of May 2-4 and the actor will be there on the Friday to help them kick things off. Ed says, "Next to walking, cycling has always been my preferred transportation choice....I began working with Currie Technologies and iZip™ because I really think their hybrid technology gets it right." If you go, you'll be able to pick up one of their cool iZip™ hybrid bikes for your commute or an electric scooter at prices up to 70 percent off. That's a deal worth showing up for even without the celebrity.

[Source: Ecorazzi]

We all need celebrities to remind us how to act, right? Sometimes it seems that way. But, as long as the fact remains that people do what they see celebs doing, it's definitely a good thing to highlight when a well known person like Daryl Hannah chooses to go eco-friendly by riding an electric bike. Daryl always does a good job practicing what she preaches, and this is just one more example. The oft-mentioned Ed Begley Jr. is the one who reportedly set up the actress with her new ride. If you want to find out more about the iZip bike, click here. Pedal power with an electric assist, or electric power with pedal assist depending on how you happen to feel on any given day. And, she's even wearing a helmet!

[Source: Ecorazzi]

I won't delve into the details of the Phoenix SUT, as they have been covered here before. The basics are that this is an electric vehicle that will act just like any other four door pickup truck for 130 miles at a time between charges. I am seriously considering getting one when I replace my current pickup truck.

If you are interested in one of these for yourself, you will be happy to hear that the official launch of the SUT has taken place in California. I wasn't in attendance, but David Anderson over at Green Options was there and gave his personal observations after riding in the vehicle. Check it out!

Also, Ecorazzi ran a little piece on the unveiling as well, and highlighted Ed Begley Jr. and his wife at the event. Daryl Hannah was also in attendance and they spoke with her too. A detail that I found very interesting and telling was that Phoenix Motorcars is trading their zero emissions credits to other automakers for a price break on their own pickups! That is really great, I think, as it brings the option of owning a zero emission electric vehicle to people (like me) who wouldn't be able to afford it otherwise. Plus, it helps make up the lack of mass-production savings that Phoenix cannot enjoy as a small vehicle manufacturer.

Click here for a video from LA's KTLA news site!

Click here for pictures from Phoenix Motorcars of the SUT's unveiling!

Click here for our complete coverage of Phoenix Motorcars!

[Source: Phoenix Motorcars via Green Options and Ecorazzi]