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Pike Research survey finds erosion in US consumer support for clean energy since 2009; solar energy tops favorables, followed by wind, hybrid vehicles and EVs

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Topping the favorables were solar power (77% in 2011, down from 81% in 2009); wind energy (71% in 2011, down from 79% in 2009); and hybrid vehicles (61% in 2011, down from 70% in 2009). Electric cars elicited the fourth highest percentage of favorable responses (55% in 2011, down from 62% in 2009) among the 13 topics covered in the survey.

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DOE releases new database of cost and performance estimates for electric generation, advanced vehicle, and renewable fuel technologies

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All data will be viewable and downloadable from the Open Energy Information platform, OpenEI.org , and arranged so users can see a range of cost and performance numbers, as well as reports on potential improvements. TCDB plot of projected total cost of fuel-cell vehicles to manufacturers.

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OnStar and Google demonstrate concept service for managing charging Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy

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Data from this forecast is downloaded to the OnStar cloud, or Advanced Telematics Operating Management System (ATOMS). Wind accounted for 2.3%. PJM data shows that peak time for renewable energy generation from wind is generally between 10 p.m. was conventional hydropower. and 2035, according to the EIA forecast.

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CMU/DAI study finds shutting down US nuclear plants would have significant negative economic and environmental consequences

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The model—which is based on a spreadsheet and can be downloaded —offers the options of shutting down all plants or using a filter to select a subset of plants. The number of replacement wind turbines is estimated using 70 meter, 2.5 The model and background information can be downloaded from: [link].

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Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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Whereas the last version of the Databook did not even have data on wind and solar power generation, China is now among the top wind power producers in the world. The latest edition, with more than 140,000 datapoints, is the first that is available for download. The lead editors were Fridley and John Romankiewicz.

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Fiat introduces 2013 Fiat 500e EV at LA Auto Show; forget the Eco button

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For the 500e to achieve a 0.311 coefficient of drag (Cd) (compared to the 2013 Fiat 500 Lounge model’s 0.359 Cd), eight exterior refinements were developed in the wind tunnel to enable the 48 count drag reduction. Wind-tunnel-sculpted side sills. Aerodynamically optimized front fascia design. Flush profile 15-inch aluminum wheels.

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A Study of Energy in Transition

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It is cheaper to generate electricity by solar or wind power than fossil fuels, which begs the question – why isn’t uptake of renewable electricity more widespread? We invite you to download the report and explore key findings, including current gaps, trends and needs of further research concentration within sustainable energy.

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