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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

Photo-illustration: Max-o-matic; photo source: Herald Examiner Collection/Los Angeles Public Library The engineers at AC Propulsion (ACP) were familiar with the basic precepts of bidirectional EV power. General Motors’ Impact debuted at the 1990 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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It’s 2010 – Are YOU Ready for The Greenius Decade?

Creative Greenius

Inspired by President Obama’s election and the collapse of the ponzi scheme economy, I decided to work full time, pro bono, on the issues I cared about most – climate change, renewable energy, energy conservation and sustainability. And when I wasn’t doing that I was writing, writing, writing. See you around campus.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

"The Volt is a case study. Think of driving any vehicle in the hot Los Angeles summer time. A simple, clean, efficient EV that wont run out of juice because of its on-board gas generator. The Volt is a case study. And that means it doesnt necessarily pay the rent. It actually consumes rent when its launched."

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