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Smart Meters and Electric Cars

Revenge of the Electric Car

The grid today could handle many millions of EVs charging late at night when rates are lowest. By 2012, we should have made some progress on this, just in time to re-elect Obama to his second term. To be honest, we’ll be very lucky to see that many. Smart meters and electric cars: a match made in efficiency.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

The Torrance Hillside Overlay district , covers most of the historic Hollywood Riviera neighborhood where the Creative Greenius lives and I can tell you that it’s a zoning law that is pure politics. I went and spoke to their City Council and said “For $50,000 a house I’ll put in solar AND battery systems and take you off the grid.

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Top 10 Reasons To Buy An E-Bike

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The motor is powered by a battery that is recharged through the electrical grid, though a solar panel can be used as well. While riding downhill, some modern motors can be charged and that’s pretty impressive. A single charge on a battery-powered cycle will allow you to travel up to 30 kilometers. One more #11. The environment….

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