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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

Cars That Think

Waterproof sensors that track flooding As part of the Sunny Day Flooding Project, Katherine Anarde, assistant professor in North Carolina State University’s Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering Group [right] and another researcher install low-cost water-level sensors in storm drains. and its environs.

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5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers

Baua Electric

Even at a resort, swimming laps often means having to negotiate odd, and often short, lengths while keeping an eye out for cannonballing children in water that can feel like a hot tub. Pool temperature: 83 to 85 degrees Public access: The pool is open to hotel guests and to members of Club 27, the hotel’s private wellness club.

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What’s In It For Me?

Creative Greenius

Sure I’m a white guy and a card carrying member of the Lucky Sperm Club , but my family roots connect me with the struggles of a broader community with whom I share deep kinship. Bummer for them that they turn out to be in the Unlucky Sperm Club of people born at the wrong part of the hockey stick graph timeline.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

I was at a trade fair and I saw this little neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV). That’s a popular thing here, except it’s usually on the water,” Upson said. I like to think our club is doing a great job in spreading the word about EVs,” White said. Our house was very popular because we always had hot showers and cold beer.”

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On the World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Thrills and Space to Chill

Baua Electric

Instead of steel walls, the interior is open and airy, with floor-to-ceiling windows to bring passengers closer to the water and make the central thoroughfare feel less like a shopping mall. Space The ship has the feel of a city, with eight distinct “neighborhoods.” The water park with six slides was a big draw. to $115 per day.

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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

Green Car Congress

Berkeley will have a higher percentage than Fresno—it will not be unlikely for 3-5 PEVs to show up on one neighborhood circuit in Berkeley, overwhelming the local circuit, and leading to blackouts, he said. Think of them as a giant fan club and focus group. PG&E will start with timers and dynamic pricing.

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The electric car and grid parity - OregonLive.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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