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Easy as A123

Plug In Partners

snip At an initial 40 mile module installed price of $10,000 supported with a $3500 tax credit , the payback period for a fleet owner with $3.00/gallon more I n another important energy storage development Zenn has invested in EEStor. Here is a significant announcement by David Vieau , CEO of A123 Systems. gallon gas is 2.5

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Smart Grid Consortium, established in December 2007 by Xcel Energy, will select a community of approximately 100,000 residents to become a Smart Grid City using V2G. Hybrid electric buses and heavy trucks could power many homes or a school or a hospital in an emergency. Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Tax credit incentives are also available to consumers in the U.S. The customer will only pay a monthly fee about $240 (US Dollars) which includes a full maintenance service agreement; carbon offset payments and in some countries even all electricity used, and insurance. market for sustainable “green” energy purchases.