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Texas goes big on solar + storage that can power 41,000+ homes

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Photo: Cypress Creek Renewables A 208-megawatt (MW) solar farm with 80 megawatt hours (MWh) of storage has come online west of San Antonio, Texas. The state already has nearly 23 GW installed, and the Solar Energy Industries Association expects an additional 41 GW of solar to be installed over the next five years.

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The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has a quirky $4k discount for Tesla drivers

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The $4,000 conquest bonus cash deal is available from May 1 to June 3, 2024. affiliate* Now is a great time to begin your solar journey so your system is installed in time for those sunny spring days. affiliate* Now is a great time to begin your solar journey so your system is installed in time for those sunny spring days.

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UTSA researchers review security risks for e-scooters and riders

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Researchers at the University of Texas San Antonio have published a review of the security and privacy risks posed by e-scooters and their related software services and applications. In the first approach, the rider can install any location-spoofing applications (available on the Internet) on the smartphone to fake their location.

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SwRI opens new high-horsepower dynamometer facility to service marine, rail and petroleum industries

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The first cell was completed in September and the second cell will be available in early 2015. SwRI established a separate locomotive engine facility in 1990 in a San Antonio railyard to facilitate work on engines installed in locomotives.

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Transit Connect Electric receives GSA contract award; estimated value more than $112M

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that the Transit Connect Electric ( earlier post ), the result of a collaborative effort between Azure and Ford Motor Company, has received a GSA Contract Award allowing US government agencies, affiliated companies and military installations to purchase the all-electric van.

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CleanFUEL USA Secures $12.9 Million from US DOE for 100+ Propane Refueling Stations

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The program will roll out in two phases and focus on cities that have a presence of existing and potential autogas fleets, autogas fuel availability as well as available staff and resources from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). school buses, shuttle buses, medium and light duty trucks, etc.),

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SwRI launches Particle Sensor Performance and Durability consortium

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The kick-off meeting is being held today in San Antonio. Before particle sensors are installed on vehicles in large numbers, we need to get a great deal more information on how effective they are in measuring particulate matter.