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Connecticut’s home battery storage incentive jumps to up to $16k

Baua Electric

Connecticut’s home battery storage program, Energy Storage Solutions , just doubled its upfront incentive to help homeowners invest in backup power – here’s how it works. Homeowner FAQs about the program can be found here. For customers that qualify as low-income, the upfront incentive increased to $600 from $400 per kWh.

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Razor E100 review: A great electric scooter for kids

Green Authority

However, you won’t be able to ride for more than an hour, as the 24V battery lasts for 40 minutes of continuous riding. The Razor E100 isn’t foldable, but it does have a small kickstand to prop upright and weighs ~25 lbs, which isn’t too heavy for children to push or carry should they run out of battery. Weight: 11.5

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Ride1Up 700 series review: A classy Class-3 e-bike that doesn’t break the bank

Green Authority

The battery is rated for 30-50 miles of range, but using too much throttle can eat into your supply. Unfortunately, the 14ah battery pack is the largest available to fit this frame. But for anything longer, you might want to consider bringing a second charged battery to swap in on your journey.

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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

Green Car Congress

We believe that inverters will become increasingly important to our economy and environment as solar PV, batteries, and similar power sources continue their rapid growth. —Google FAQ on the challenge. For example, GM is leading a DOE funded project for a next-generation inverter targeting improving costs to $3.30/kW

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CalCars' PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! Were making PRIUS+ happen.

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Success!!! The Ban on EV Conversions in Ontario, Canada is Over!!!

DIY Electric Car

Powered exclusively by an electric battery. ? 47 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, M5W 1G9" MTO's EV Conversions FAQs (for the new rules as of 2010.06.07). Green licence plates will encourage Ontarians to think green when choosing a vehicle.? . "EV conversions are: ? 777 Bay Street, Toronto, M7A 2J3. ?

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Lectric XP 2.0 Review: A rugged, well-rounded starter electric bicycle

Green Authority

You need to insert a unique key to turn on the battery while riding, and Lectric provides you with one spare. You’ll get around 40 miles of range on a single charge, but the battery is removable so you can swap in a freshly charged one should you need to double that distance. Battery — Lithium Ion 48V 9.6 Lectric XP 2.0

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