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US Geothermal Power Could Top 10 Gigawatts, New Industry Report Says

Green Car Congress

A new report by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) shows strong growth in new geothermal power projects continuing through 2009. New Mexico. While the report shows generally good news, it also shows a decline in projects currently listed as under construction. Geothermal projects under development. California.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

. “Unless the government adds detailed action plans and centralized direction to its plan, China may well squander the vast opportunity electric vehicles are now offering,&# Yang Jian, the managing editor of Automotive News China, wrote in a December 2009 editorial. One reason for automakers’ trepidation is technological.

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The origins of NDEW and DEED

Plug in America

When Obama took office in 2009, while it may seem inconceivable today, consumers could purchase only one mass-produced EV, a Tesla Roadster. ” The bad news is that our application wasn’t accepted. But that was the good news, too, because we came up with an alternative: Why not do a parade on home turf?

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Hawaii opts for EVs and renewable energy

Revenge of the Electric Car

My wife, Zan, and I were recently on the Big Island, Hawaii, and while there we toured the state’s only geothermal plant. Hawaii's 30 megawatt geothermal control room. The rest of Hawaii’s electricity is generated by burning oil. Hawaii's 30 MW geothermal power plant. URL: [link]. By JOHN MARKOFF.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Slide and summary table last modified February 2, 2009. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

So far Israel, Denmark, Australia , Hawaii and California’s Bay Area have plans to implement the Better Place model. February 17, 2009 7:03 am Link Smart Grid An Invaluable Idea Worldwide / Buildings could become the new power plants BRUSSELS ? February 17, 2009 8:18 am Link There is no perpertual motion. Thank you !

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Seeking Alpha Home The Macro View Stocks & Sectors Global Markets ETFs Investing Ideas Breaking News Transcripts Register | Login Email: Password: Forgot Your Password? market b y the end of 2009. Related Articles Chrysler May Dodge the Banking Bullet Quick Read Apr 28, 2009 Group 1 Automotive Inc. Tis time to return to basics.