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NAATBatt Coalition recommends deployment of up to 300 GWh of distributed energy storage systems by 2022

Green Car Congress

DES systems consist of small, stationary batteries installed in neighborhoods, buildings, homes and electricity substations, which can be networked together using smart grid communications technology. reducing dependence on imported petroleum by making electric vehicles more affordable to consumers. value proposition.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

Cars That Think

As we try to objectively study nature, we are often reminded of how natural forces affect us personally. When we turn up the heat in our homes and workplaces, we must balance our personal need for warmth with the global impact of burning fossil fuels like oil, gas, coal, and biomass.

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Chevy Equinox EV first drive: GM may have cracked the code in delivering a quality SUV that’s affordable [Video]

Baua Electric

By February of this year, we learned that “priced around $30,000” actually means “$35,000,” which is higher than expected but still affordable. This is a potential deal breaker for me personally, but I’m sure most people won’t care. Road and wind noise were minimal, and bumps were well alleviated by the SUV’s suspension.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

The Torrance Hillside Overlay district , covers most of the historic Hollywood Riviera neighborhood where the Creative Greenius lives and I can tell you that it’s a zoning law that is pure politics. And do you wind up offering your customers some kind of assistance in filing the rebate form? Yeah, they can afford it.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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