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Renewable Energy Generation: Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy, a lesson exported from Detroit

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On May 25, 1961 President John F Kennedy, in a special joint session of Congress, declared, “I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth. For additional information, please contact: info@thetownsendco.com.

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Why Hydrogen power is not the answer

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Wind often generates electricity when it is not needed (and doesn’t generate it when it is needed). So when the wind is blowing, the hydrogen lobby argues, we can create “green hydrogen” using electrolysis. So green hydrogen is really not one, but two dead whales, engaged in a gruesome act of congress.

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Volkswagen provides first technical details of Gen 8 Passat, including plug-in hybrid drive; multiple new assistance systems

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They include systems such as Active Info display (a completely digital instrument cluster); extendable head-up display; new Rear Seat Entertainment; Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring; Emergency Assist (vehicle stops in emergency); Trailer Assist (assisted maneuvering with a trailer); and Traffic Jam Assist.

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

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By raising the rear window, the air flow is guided towards the rear, reducing wind turbulence optimizing the passenger’s experience. Opening the roof raises the rear window automatically by around 1.9 inches into a comfort position. BMW Connected and ConnectedDrive.

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SpaceX’s upgraded Starship set for test flight despite sore NASA contract losers

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In reality, NASA could scarcely have been clearer that it was exceptionally sensitive about HLS funding and extremely motivated to attempt to return humans to the Moon by 2024 with or without the full support of Congress – albeit in fewer words. NASA's budget is EXCLUSIVELY determined by Congress every year.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The BMW ConnectedDrive driver assistance package available as an option comprises High Beam Assistant; a rear view camera; Surround View; Speed Limit Info including No Passing Info display; and Collision Warning with pedestrian recognition and braking function.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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All the electricity used to produce the BMW i models at the Leipzig plant is wind-generated. The production of the i3 marks the first time an automobile manufacturing plant in Germany has installed wind turbines on site to directly power production.) The SGL carbon fiber plant at Moses Lake, Washington, uses 100% hydropower.

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