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IEEE Power & Energy Society President Dies at 69

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He worked at Georgia Power in Atlanta for more than 20 years, and he was a principal research engineer at the National Electric Energy Testing Research and Applications Center at Georgia Tech for more than 25 years, becoming NEETRAC's associate director. He had earned bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering at Georgia Tech.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid. A Test of Vehicle-to-Grid Tech By the turn of the millennium, however, selling EV propulsion systems had become a hard way to make a living.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk Participative leadership, where ideas are followed by action. Personally meeting Sandy Munro to exchange ideas of the future of BEVs. What type of leadership makes you thrive? nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk Participative leadership, where ideas are followed by action. Personally meeting Sandy Munro to exchange ideas of the future of BEVs. What type of leadership makes you thrive? nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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Seeking Alpha Home The Macro View Stocks & Sectors Global Markets ETFs Investing Ideas Breaking News Transcripts Register | Login Email: Password: Forgot Your Password? The Think City was short-lived in the States with production halting in 2002 after just 1005 cars had been assembled. safety requirements.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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Additionally, I had a close frind out in California that just about creamed in his pants when he was able to lease one. When most of America will be reluctant to buy a GM car because the company might go bankrupt how the hell did those in charge think bailing them out was a good idea? Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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