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Geothermal energy in US grew 5% in 2012; California the leader

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Preliminary industry data reveals that year-end geothermal growth in 2012 was up 5% from the previous year, according to the Geothermal Energy Association ( GEA ). In 2012, seven new geothermal projects and additions came online in three different states. Projects and new additions that came online in 2012 include: John L.

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2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet

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Ford Focus Electric. The 92 kW (123 hp) coaxial electric motor generates 189 ft-lb of torque, and is teamed to a chassis with a fully-independent suspension and a driver-selectable 3-mode electric drive system adapted from the CR-Z Sport Hybrid. Honda Fit EV Efficiency Comparison. EPA Combined MPGe. Mitsubishi i-MiEV.

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Going with the talent flow

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A chapter in Oregon is guided by the genius of its members. Emerald Valley Electric Vehicle Association members take part in a Fourth of July parade in Eugene, Oregon. Most recently she has spearheaded efforts to include electric tractors in the list of EVs eligible for state rebates. ”We To finally decide.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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million target, set by California Governor Brown in 2012, was recently superseded by a new, 5.0-million When the state’s 2025 ZEV goal was set in 2012, California needed to average 35.5% In 2017, Tesla Model S had the farthest EPA-rated range for an all-electric vehicle, at 315 miles. million ZEVs on California’s roads by 2025.

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Obama Administration Opens Up Oil and Gas Development and Exploration in Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic and Arctic

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The Obama Administration will expand oil and gas development and exploration on the US Outer Continental Shelf, while protecting fisheries, tourism, and places off US coasts that it says are not appropriate for development. Secretary Salazar. Energy Security Announcements.

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Diesel Brewing to Manufacture Cellulosic Biobutanol from Biomass and Manure With Thermochemical Process

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Oregon-based Diesel Brewing has launched an initiative to manufacture cellulosic biobutanol from biomass and dairy farm manure. Diesel Brewing is beginning with a demonstration facility to be built in Salem, Oregon by the end of 2009, which will process one ton per day of biomass. —Jeff Raines, CEO of Diesel Brewing.

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NRDC-sponsored Shulock report says California ZEV regulations need a tune-up to meet 2025 goals

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The findings of the report suggest that the number of vehicles required through 2025 will be smaller than originally projected in 2012 when ARB adopted the last major revisions to the ZEV program. million electric-drive vehicles across the ten ZEV states compared to the original 3.3 million goal. originally estimated, and 5.6%