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How the FCC Settles Radio-Spectrum Turf Wars

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Congress prohibits the FCC (and other federal agencies) from changing the regulatory ground rules without first. Ordinarily, parties can also make in-person presentations to the FCC staff and the five commissioners, if they post summaries of what they say. George Rose/Getty Images. soliciting and considering public input.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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At present, PHEV technology alone is equipped to improve the current electric grid. The car can refuel during periods of low demand on the grid, and if equipped with a bi-directional charger, can actually replenish the grid with excess energy gleaned from a renewable resource. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. slow charge.

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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Microsoft Hohm is an Internet-based application, built on top of Azure, Microsoft’s new cloud-computing operating system, that provides consumers with personalized energy saving recommendations. Hohm is also intended to help utility companies manage the added demands of electric vehicles on the electric grid.

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