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We’re the New Renewables

Cars That Think

JUICE BOX For many years, environmentalists have looked forward to the coming of net-zero-energy buildings. Now residential and commercial buildings can be outfitted with roofing tiles that double as solar panels, or with rooftop boxes like this low-profile unit that transforms gusts of wind into electric current. household).

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What the Nissan Leaf Has Taught Us About Natural Disaster Recovery

Blink Charging

The idea of using electric vehicles to provide power during emergencies was generated during the 2011 tsunami. The Leaf models were used as portable power stations , with enough juice to power the average Japanese home for four days, power 6,200 smartphones, or run 100 elevator round trips in a 48-story building. .

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

Cars That Think

Their initial idea was that garaged vehicles would have a two-way computer-controlled connection to the electric grid, which could receive power from the vehicle as well as provide power to it. We Drive Solar from his Utrecht home in 2016. Last April, Hyundai delivered 25 bidirectionally capable long-range Ioniq 5s to We Drive Solar.

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

Plug In India

It would be a good idea to retrofit this in existing Nexon's. One idea would be to cater to the commercial segment. Another idea that we discussed was using this for charging swappable batteries. He runs a solar EPC business - and has interests in rainwater harvesting and organic farming. Wind Sailing at Mysuru!

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Caroline Reichert, an RWE spokeswoman, noted that the idea here is to ensure that "a car can be recharged in Italy in exactly the same way as in Denmark, Germany or France." The "normal plug" idea doesnt neccessarily work dude. Neutral jakem @ Apr 19th 2009 5:21PM Thats only a better solution for people who have a garage at home.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? Individuals and businesses lose months and connect fees when they add solar and other forms of renewable energy to the grid. A free car on a four-year plan in France is another idea mentioned by Shai Agassi, CEO of Project Better Place.

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World Earth Day & The Green Reset

My Energi

From small steps like ditching single-use plastics and shopping local, to larger changes such as investing in solar panels for your home or switching to an electric vehicle, here’s ten suggestions to get you started for you and your family: 1. Step away from them screens for a few hours and get your creative juices flowing!

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