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PNNL joins H2USA consortium on hydrogen infrastructure

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At the same time, several major automakers have plans to unveil fuel-cell-powered vehicles for sale in the next few years. The tool, developed with funding from DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, is available for free download through the Apple App Store.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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I wish the thing was for sale as-is. Another reason to quit carbon (32) Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act introduced to protect the blind from quiet cars (28) EEStor comes up with an Earth Day announcement - its "a huge milestone" (26) Greenlings: Can I run a car on natural gas? (25)

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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The trouble is you then have to stop right away, which brings about some pretty strong regenerative braking action, something that Chrysler needs to work on before making the Circuit available for sale. Keep reading about the EVs good and bad qualities after the jump.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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We continue to look for energy-efficient replacement vehicles for our aging fleet as we explore ways to reduce our transportation-related carbon emissions," said Sam Pulcrano, Vice President-Sustainability, U.S. Postal Service for mail delivery. "We Postal Service.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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One way or another, Sokol says, energy companies will need to produce more energy while emitting less carbon dioxide. tons of carbon dioxide. His people at MidAmerican have studied clean technologies like batteries and wind power for years because of the threat of climate change. Electric cars will be one answer. 24.17% CBS Corp 6.76

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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This is from "Commercializing Plug-In Hybrids" (pdf), the current CalCars 24-slide presentation about PHEVs available along with other documents at CalCars Downloads. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia Slide and summary table last modified February 2, 2009. Detroit Free Press ).

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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There are likely many benefits to home charging that ought to make this the most popular option and here well cover the three "c"s: convenience, cost, and carbon-control. Just as we have become accustomed to plugging in our cell phones everyday, the habit of plugging in your car after returning home could easily become second nature.