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IRENA report finds renewable power costs at parity or below fossil fuels in many parts of world

Green Car Congress

The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies in many parts of the world, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). kWh in China and Asia to US$0.09/kWh kWh in Asia to a high of US$0.25/kWh

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

Green Car Congress

At a media dinner at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last month, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford made some observations on the prospects for electric vehicles: “ Here we are today now, embarking upon something which is very different for our industry. International Collaboration.

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Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

It predicts 35 per cent growth in the US; 30 per cent growth in Brazil; and substantial increases in areas including the Asia-Pacific region, France, Germany and Argentina. Biofuels are generally accepted to improve net carbon output, even when local air pollution from the production of biodiesel is taken into account.

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

Perhaps he knows how good it feels to drive a quiet, powerful car that doesn’t pollute. “Hybrid vehicles compete with the internal combustion engine. Pricing isn’t set. Oil vs. electrons. But Ghosn thinks rising oil prices will tilt the economics in favor of electrons.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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