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Ad Astra Rocket Company and Cummins use hydrogen/biogas to power Cummins generator in Costa Rica

Green Car Congress

The electrical generator designed and manufactured by Cummins is part of an experimental 7.5 and EARTH University in Costa Rica. Other components of this system include an Ad Astra-designed solar and wind-based hydrogen production and storage system.

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This Startup Builds USVs That Collect Data About Oceans

Cars That Think

The startup offers marine data as a service using its solar-powered Data Xplorer ocean drones, which eliminate the need for traditional crewed vessels. Thanks to the combination of solar cells and lithium batteries, she says, “our boats can operate and travel nonstop for months, without needing refueling or external recharging.”

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Don’t stop the EV music

Electric Auto Association

Of course, this was while he was manufacturing and distributing parts for conversions.”. Solar charging on the agenda Jackie joined her father’s company not long before he became ill. One customer, Walter Crumbly, has a hotel in Costa Rica where he powers off the grid so he doesn’tt have to worry about outages.”

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Coal Into Cars: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

Plugs and Cars

And ultimately, you can get no cleaner car than an electric car using wind or solar generated electricity. It is touted as part of a move toward independence from foreign oil. However, as the Environmental Entrepreneurs report on Costa Rica recommends, biomass crops into electricity is a beneficial strategy.

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