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

Green Authority

Should you buy the Ride1Up 700 Series? Hawaii and Alaska are $400. The 700 series has hydraulic instead of mechanical breaks, includes front and rear lights, and the battery is integrated into the frame for a cleaner look. 30—50 miles (50—80 km) depending on rider weight, terrain, incline, level of assist, etc.

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UOP looking to biomass catalytic pyrolysis to expand volumes of renewable hydrocarbon fuels

Green Car Congress

I don’t think the military should be owners of refineries—why make it when you can buy it. That said, it is important to realize that someone has to step up and create a market and buy. Simultaneously, we are building the plant in Hawaii with the help of the DOE grant. It’s not a bankable guarantee. Earlier post.).

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

(See Appendix G for a speculative picture of how a 15-year transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy in Hawaii can be accomplished.) This does not mean that you will not be able to buy that Cadillac or Corvette you have been admiring. We can set a goal to have every new vehicle purchased be a PHEV. Appendix F: Biofuel Issues.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Better Place is building stations in San Francisco, Hawaii, Israel, and Denmark to swap out 1,000 pound batteries in a car wash type set up. Duh, heres our $40K volt, buy it please? The first law of technology: "Never buy anything with a low serial number." Want to do better in a short distance, then get a bicycle.