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University of California adopts full open access policy for research papers system-wide

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The Academic Senate of the University of California has passed an Open Access Policy, ensuring that future research articles authored by faculty at all 10 campuses of the UC will be made available to the public at no charge. —Robert Powell, chair of the Academic Council.

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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Toyota held its first media briefing and drive for the RAV4 EV ( earlier post ), due to go on sale later this year in California. Fay says that the company is planning to sell the full complement of 2,600 RAV EVs in California, plus 30,000 Prius plug-in hybrids and to introduce iQ EV urban car sharing programs to achieve ZEV compliance.

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Exxon/Mobil To Fund Solar Financing Bond For Torrance Homeowners

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The loans for solar power, authorized under California’s AB 811 , are added as assessments to a homeowner’s property tax bills and are passed on to the new owner if a home is sold. “ We are so cash rich at the moment that we’re spending money all over the place while everyone else is forced to cut back.

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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seconds); efficient (combined city/highway 119 MPGe); affordable (as low as $17,495 in California net after Federal and state rebates); fun-to-drive electric vehicle targeted for the urban environment. The above is by way of illustration; we have no idea whether or not the company is using any or all of this approach in the Spark EV.

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Cash for Volts?

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All stressed that plug-in technology already exists and just needs a push on the financial front from Congress.&#. All stressed that plug-in technology already exists and just needs a push on the financial front from Congress. lawmakers are supportive of the idea. UPDATE:Group Seeks US Tax Credits To Spur Electric Car Use.

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Hummer achieves 100mpg

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Hummer cars are known to have previously achieved as little as 12mpg, but thanks to Raser Technologies; who are currently exhibiting the new Hummer at the Plug-In Conference 2009, until Wednesday, 12 August at the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California; the reputation of the Hummer could be on the mend.

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

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Based on a GM study of more than 300 model year 2011 and 2012 Volts in service in California for more than 30 months, many owners are exceeding the EPA-rated label of 35 miles (56 km) of EV range per full charge, with about 15% surpassing 40 miles (64 km) of range. The Voltec range extender also runs on regular unleaded fuel.

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