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Renewable energy generation operations begin at 75MW Electrify America Solar Glow 1

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Electrify America has begun commercial operation of the new 75MW Electrify America Solar Glow 1 solar photovoltaic renewable energy generation project in San Bernardino County, CA, announced last year. Electrify America Solar Glow 1 is the result of a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with developer Terra-Gen.

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Innovative Solar Roof Adds Over 700 Miles Of Range A Year To Electrified Genesis G80

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Research from Genesis has shown that by harnessing the power of the sun, the Electrified G80’s state-of-the-art solar roof can add up to an additional 1,150 km / 715 miles of range a year.

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DSM and Lightyear to scale the commercialization of integrated solar roofs for EVs

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High-tech mobility innovator Lightyear and Royal DSM will jointly scale the commercialization of Lightyear’s unique solar-powered roof for the electric vehicle market. The integration of a solar roof is expected to be a good investment in multiple EV market segments.

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Aptera shows how its “never charge” solar EV performs

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Aptera Motors’ says that most drivers will never need to charge its three-wheeled, solar-powered car—offering a driving range of up to 1,000 miles—and that it will be “the most efficient vehicle ever made available to consumers.”

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The US is putting enough solar to power 400,000 homes on old nuclear weapons sites

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Photo: US Department of Energy The US Department of Energy (DOE) is going to repurpose sites previously used in the nuclear weapons program into solar farms. DOE is negotiating leases with two developers for solar farms within the 890-square-mile Idaho National Laboratory ( INL ) nuclear site, in Idaho Falls.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. Solar roof system. Hyundai Motor’s Solar Roof System makes its debut on the Sonata Hybrid. The Sonata Hybrid has a 0.24

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Wärtsilä, Oshima & DNV GL produce bulk carrier design to meet IMO 2030 environmental targets; -50% EEDI; LNG, solar, storage, sail

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The project goals included the achievement of low emission levels, both at sea and in port, the fulfilment of the IMO’s requirements to reduce CO 2 emissions per ship’s capacity-mile by at least 40% by 2030, and zero emissions during waiting time. —Eiichi Hiraga, President at Oshima Shipbuilding.

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