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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

Charged EVs

The far higher volumes of carbon dioxide per mile from heavy trucks make them an obvious target for zero-emission powertrains. ” Faster charging is typically more expensive because it requires an electrical system to operate at peak power, for which utilities levy higher demand charges, since it puts more stress on the electric grid.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

Cars That Think

This sponsored article is brought to you by COMSOL. The electrical grid also supports the efficient distribution of power and makes use of energy generated through renewable means like wind and solar. We need to protect and restore forests so they can keep removing carbon from the air.

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Study: Reducing Future Transportation CO2 Emissions to Kyoto Protocol Levels Will Require Combination of Vehicle Technology and Smart Growth

Green Car Congress

A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change concludes that “smart growth” combined with the use of hybrid vehicle technology could reduce cities’ carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions significantly by 2050. Article ASAP • doi: 10.1021/es8021655 • Publication Date (Web): 11 February 2009 Stone et al.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

At present, PHEV technology alone is equipped to improve the current electric grid. The car can refuel during periods of low demand on the grid, and if equipped with a bi-directional charger, can actually replenish the grid with excess energy gleaned from a renewable resource. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. slow charge.

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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. But Bradley thought the article was fine in telling the basic details of his story. That’s pretty mean to the rest of the grid.

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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. Here’s the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. This is a well written story in the Pasadena Star News about how the utilities are gearing up for the coming plug-in vehicles.

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Top 10 Reasons To Buy An E-Bike

Get Electric Vehicle

The motor is powered by a battery that is recharged through the electrical grid, though a solar panel can be used as well. A bike ride allows you to get some fresh air, you can feel the sun on your face, fulfill your curiosity by exploring new ways, and discover beautiful and inspiring places in your neighborhood. One more #11.

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