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US Geothermal Power Could Top 10 Gigawatts, New Industry Report Says

Green Car Congress

According to the GEA this was due to 4 new geothermal power projects moving to completion, but also reflects difficulty obtaining final permits and difficulty obtaining financing. Financing is expensive and scarce, and available lenders are requiring much more work be done before they will finance projects. California.

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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Renault-Nissan Alliance launched a pilot project in Arizona earlier this month to test out a charging network ahead of the planned 2010 launch of its electric vehicle. Which scheme wins may depend (in addition to financing hurdles) as much on our driving habits and patience as on advances in technology.