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Renewable Energy Generation: Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy, a lesson exported from Detroit

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The automotive industry is living proof that private companies will rarely change their behaviors without a significant stimulus to that change, and furthermore one that needs to be mandated. Power plant capital costs. The market would focus, consolidate and find some very innovative ways to produce low-cost clean energy.

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GE to Open Sodium-Metal Halide Battery Plant in New York

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The first application will be GE’s hybrid locomotive, which will be commercialized in 2010. The announcement coincides with GE’s submission this week for federal stimulus dollars from the US Department of Energy. Earlier post.). Battery Requirements for Hybrid Locomotives. 1,000 kWh useable energy. high utilization. Earlier post.).

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. Costs are also falling due to classic economics. Earlier post.).

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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Combined with the increasing scarcity and cost of energy resources, it is therefore vital to develop a range of technologies that will ensure the long-term sustainability of mobility in Europe. After 2025, the total cost of ownership (TCO) of all the powertrains converges. there was no consideration of breakthrough technologies.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. The Three Prongs of the “Green&# Energy Stimulus Pa. Smart Grid City will use a realtime high-speed two-way communication throughout the distribution grid.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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The head of Chryslers ENVI division, Lou Rhodes, told AutoblogGreen this morning that Chrysler is marketing this battery-only version of the van to commercial fleet customers who typically have shorter range requirements. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago.

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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

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Analysts Say No First Up for Google Ventures: Silver Spring’s Smart Grid » Comments & Trackbacks I don’t want to wait for my car to charge. The thing that bothers me the most about Tesla is not the range or cost of driving an EV. Digg Stumble Reddit del.icio.us Email « Is It a Solar Bottom? Earth2Tech [.]…