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Classic vs. Modern: Exploring Different Car Styles & their Appeal

Clean Fleet Report

Picture yourself behind the wheel of a vintage convertible Mustang, the wind in your hair as you cruise down a sun-drenched highway. A car–old or new–is a lifestyle choice Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q: Are modern cars more environmentally friendly than classic cars?

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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

Green Car Congress

More broadly, similar forms of power electronics are everywhere: in laptops, phones, motors drives, electric vehicles, wind turbines, to give just a few examples. —Google FAQ on the challenge. It also doesn’t hurt that many of these improvements could make our data centers run more safely and efficiently.

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OpenADR: A Bridge Between EV Fleets and the Grid

EV Connect

EV fleets could play a part in overloading the grid, or could wind up unable to charge. Sources OpenADR Alliance - Overview , FAQ Open Charge Alliance - Using OpenADR with OCPP Center for Sustainable Energy - Demand Response Whole Building Design Guide - Distributed Energy Resources PopSci - The U.S. What Is OpenADR? Learn more today.

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What is Power System Islanding and how to detect it

Baua Electric

FAQs What is the need of power system islanding ? Supply from the grid is stopped whereas distributed generation still supply’s the load in such cases DG connected with load is said to be islanded or standalone.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Plus more people are installing rooftop solar photovoltaic systems, and clean wind power is vastly expanding nationally (see study by eminent environmentalist Lester Brown cited at CalCars Kudos ). Thats 20-25 cents a gallon. Why Pay More for a PHEV?

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Scooter Helmets: Everything you need to know

Green Authority

We also recommend a visor to shield against the wind. Breaking abruptly at high speeds tends to throw the rider forward over their scooter, so you’ll want to protect your entire face from a fall. It’ll also save you on shipping costs. Remember to stay safe out there and have fun exploring your city on your electric scooter!

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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

EV Connect

Especially if you use clean solar or wind power for EV charging, you’ll eliminate tapping into fossil fuels to power your car. Sources Plug-In Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Research Center UC Davis - FAQ Page Forbes - The 10 Most Cost-Effective Plug-In Hybrids for 2021 MyEV - What Does It Take To Maintain an Electric Vehicle?

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