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Audi Hungaria starts operation of Europe’s biggest solar roof installation

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r in Hungary is engaged in decarbonization by means of three mechanisms. This solar energy park, covering an area of approximately 160,000 square meters, consists of 36,400 solar cells and provides a maximum performance of twelve megawatts. Audi Hungaria is the biggest user of industrial geothermal energy in Hungary.

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China’s Chery to set up shop in Europe

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Still, while Europe certainly doesn’t need ICE vehicles from China, Chinese EV expansion is well on its way, with BYD pushing international growth with its plans to build an EV factory in Hungary, and other automakers are looking to set up production in Europe as well. It’s free, with no sales calls until you choose an installer.

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IEEE Humanitarian Program Sees Record Growth

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International Telecommunication Union secretary-general. For the first time, IEEE members from China, Ethiopia, Hungary, Italy, Panama, and Thailand submitted proposals. The kibandas will use solar energy to power lights, refrigeration units, and security cameras. The project received funding from IEEE HAC.

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BYD slashes price on its best-selling SUV to $16K to compete with gas cars

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However, Geely and BYD are making the biggest impact outside of China, too, with BYD pushing international growth with its plans to build an EV factory in Hungary and Mexico, and other automakers are looking to set up production in Europe as well. Get started here. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Joint IEA-NEA report details plunge in costs of renewable electricity; nuclear competitive with other baseload power sources

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2010 and 2015 LCOE ranges for solar and wind technologies. The cost of producing electricity from renewable sources such as wind and solar has been falling for several years. Bottom: LCOE ranges for solar PV and wind technologies at three discount rates. Source: IEA/NEA. Click to enlarge. Source: IEA/NEA. Click to enlarge.

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Audi going to the moon; Audi lunar e-quattro rover

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The lunar rover is powered by a solar panel the total surface area of which measures around 30 square centimeter; a compact lithium-ion battery is located centrally in the chassis with energy capacity sufficient for the 500-meter drive required by GLXP contest rules. —Luca de Meo, Audi Board Member for Sales and Marketing. —Prof.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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They think BYD has a shot at becoming the worlds largest automaker, primarily by selling electric cars, as well as a leader in the fast-growing solar power industry. Today BYD employs 130,000 people in 11 factories, eight in China and one each in India, Hungary, and Romania. "Solar is an endless source of energy," Wang says.

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