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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

Green Car Congress

—Google FAQ on the challenge. We expect that the innovations inspired by this prize will have wide applicability across these areas, increasing efficiency, driving down costs, and opening up new uses cases that we can’t imagine today. Applicants must register their team by 30 September 2014.

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Lectric XP 2.0 Review: A rugged, well-rounded starter electric bicycle

Green Authority

Modest battery: Lectric slightly downsized the battery from the first XP e-bike from 10.4 Between the wide handlebars, LCD display, and disc brakes, there’s everything to give new riders the confidence for adventuring and commuting in wet or dry conditions. What’s not so good? Q: Is the Lectric XP 2.0 A: The Lectric XP 2.0

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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