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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs. Over the past decade, the European energy marketplace has continued to experience increasing volatility. What’s more, with a hefty associated price tag, is it possible to further maximise efficiencies and reduce the payback on your investment.

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Mississippi State University Takes First in Year Two of EcoCAR Competition With Biodiesel EREV

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Mississippi State University competed against 15 other universities to win first place in Year Two Finals of the three-year competition sponsored by the US Department of Energy and General Motors (GM). Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. similar to those conducted on production vehicles. It includes a 4-cylinder 1.3L

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Chevrolet Silverado EV WT to Launch With 450-Mile Range

The Truth About Cars

That version of the pickup is also supposed to be the one that’s first available to consumers, with Chevrolet offering a 350-mile variant of the Silverado EV WT “soon after launch.” We’ve seen a lot of testing showcasing just how much energy EVs tend to run through the second they’re hauling even moderate loads.

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American Le Mans Series Introduces Green Dream Team

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ALMS believes the announcement is the first of its kind in sports addressing the concerns of the global warming, the environment and reducing dependence on foreign fuels and energy sources. He is a leading voice worldwide on environmental issues as they pertain to alternative fuels and energies. Tags: Brief.

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Working From Home Can Slash Solar Payback Periods For EV drivers

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Thanks to the latest developments in eco-smart home energy management technology, not only can householders slash their energy bills, they can also significantly reduce the payback period of their investment into renewables. However, the latest developments in eco-smart home energy technology have changed things.

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GE and Nissan Get Into Smart Charging

Revenge of the Electric Car

General Electric and Nissan plan to research “smart charging&# technologies for electric vehicles to help consumers take advantage of cheaper electricity rates and keep the power grid stable. Consumers could also program their daily charging to take advantage of off-peak rates, if they are available. by Martin LaMonica.

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Flawed PHEV report has legs

Plugs and Cars

Department of Energy. CNN picked up the story questioning whether plug-ins pencil out for consumers. One of the many smaller media outlets and blogs to pick up the story got the message. We need a focused effort at transportation electrification to work in parallel with the move toward renewable energy.

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