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Perspective: Despite Solyndra’s death, the future of solar energy is sunny

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New Jersey is second only to California in adoption of solar infrastructure. Despite the announcement recently that Germany will be lowering their feed-in tariffs in January of 2012, they remain 40% of the total solar market globally while receiving less average daily solar radiation than New Jersey. [ Resources. [

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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The 27 projects range from concept studies and component design research to prototype development and in-water device testing. The system will employ tidal turbine blades to pressurize and push the water without using any underwater high-ratio gears or electrical components. DOE Funding: $240,000. Total Project Value: $391,000.

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PlugStar program continues to grow, expand

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On the site, a consumer can get all the information they may need about different vehicle models, incentives, local electricians who can install home charging, and information on public charging. In 2022, new models on the market like the Rivian R1T and Lucid Air Dream, can be found on PlugStar.com. Dealers with PlugStar certification.

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PlugStar program continues to grow in 2022

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On the site, a consumer can get all the information they may need about different vehicle models, incentives, local electricians who can install home charging, and information on public charging. In 2022, new models on the market like the Rivian R1T and Lucid Air Dream, can be found on PlugStar.com. Dealers with PlugStar certification.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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billion have been made available for transit improvements throughout the US. billion available for highway, transit, bridge, rail, shipyard and airport construction and repairs nationwide. The largest PV installation in Georgia. An additional manual charging station would be installed at Operations Base. Of that, $26.5

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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The program includes the installation of 10 alternative fuel refueling sites (two B20, one Electric Recharging, and seven CNG). The project will deploy 554 alternative fuel and hybrid electric vehicles and install 153 alternative fueling and electric vehicle charging stations throughout the Chicago region. Total DOE award: $15,000,000.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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The engine also uses an electrically driven air conditioning compressor and water pump to reduce mechanical losses. The electrically driven water pump allows coolant flow rate to be controlled with greater precision based on vehicle conditions for better fuel efficiency. inches of legroom that is on par with midsize sedans.

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