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Traveling Through Time, Exploring the String Theory and Hugging the Giant Sequoias

Creative Greenius

My best friend, Mike Baggetta, and I started the Parks Company after learning what lousy shape the National Parks were in with billions in deferred upkeep, repairs and regular maintenance because no President or Congress is willing to adequately fund the Parks no matter what the shape of the economy at the time.

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Electric Car Watch #1: Electric Car Disruption will destroy ICE Car Market | ? ?

Plug In India

This car takes large sums of money to run as well as expensive oil changes and engine maintenance. They have a progressive EV vision, and I expect huge things from the VW group. You will find the haters, Luddites, and naysayers in full force spewing anti-EV nonsense. Here is a scenario for you guys. Imagine you have a petrol car.

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Traveling Through Time, Exploring the String Theory and Hugging the Giant Sequoias

Creative Greenius

My best friend, Mike Baggetta, and I started the Parks Company after learning what lousy shape the National Parks were in with billions in deferred upkeep, repairs and regular maintenance because no President or Congress is willing to adequately fund the Parks no matter what the shape of the economy at the time.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

At the turn of the millennium, nearly 20 percent of the state’s generating capacity was idled for maintenance. In the 1990s, batteries had far less capacity than they do today, and for the small community of EV users, the prospect of running out of juice and becoming stranded was very real.

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

Plug In India

Group pic with Tata team Visiting the dynamic EV startup - Oben EV Day 2: Tigor EV drive to Coimbatore and meeting amazing EV owners Capt Sanjay landed up from Gurgaon around 0100 hrs in the morning for the trip. Throw in costs of the driver, electricity and maintenance, that would mean a minimum revenue required of Rs. 3,000 a day.