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The Fisker-Nissan Deal is Reportedly Dead

The Truth About Cars

Nissan was reportedly considering a $400 million investment, which would’ve given it access to Fisker’s electric Alaska pickup truck. The Alaska, which piqued Nissan’s interest, was announced last year with 340 miles of range and a reported $45,000 price tag. This is certainly a setback for Fisker, but the show isn’t over yet.

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Chevrolet Equinox EV and GM Electrified Pickups Delayed

The Truth About Cars

Some of that revolves around using the time to better manage capital investment related to EV demand (or lack thereof) while the rest seems to apply to engineering changes that might make the vehicles more profitable. Demand seems to be plateauing on electrified models and their above-average price tags have not helped remedy this.

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

My Energi

What’s more, with a hefty associated price tag, is it possible to further maximise efficiencies and reduce the payback on your investment. Skyrocketing energy prices have been a huge motivator for households investing in self-generation, with all renewable technologies thrust into the spotlight. With almost 1.1 In result?

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Elixxer- An Electric Motorcycle is Born

DIY Electric Car

I started my own mini EV project as documented on this Blog, but since it was going to be just a toy, that I couldn’t fit in and didn’t feel comfortable giving away without testing, I decided it wasn’t worth putting money into and donated the peddle car to family friends.

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Working From Home Can Slash Solar Payback Periods For EV drivers

My Energi

Alongside professional flexibility, there are additional financial benefits available for electric car drivers who work from home and choose to invest in solar panels. Savvy saving – investing in solar. In the past, this scenario has somewhat dissuaded domestic investment into renewable self-generation.

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Twitter Updates for 2009-07-27

Green Cars News

New blog post: Athens orders natural gas refuse trucks [link] #. New blog post: Oregon climate change laws signed [link] #. New blog post: Honda introduces flex fuel car in Brazil [link] #. New blog post: Ford Australia aims to boost efficiency [link] #. New blog post: Hyundai plans green growth investment [link] #.

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Urgent: Assemblymember Chris Holden Trying to Kill California’s 100% Renewable Climate Bill, #ChangeTheClimate, #SB100

Creative Greenius

SB 100 accelerates the existing renewable energy targets to 60 percent RPS by 2030, and requires retail energy sellers to plan, model, and invest over the next 28 years to reach the 100% clean, zero carbon, and renewable energy target. SB 100 (De Leon) – California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program. This is a critically important effort.

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