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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

Green Car Congress

We believe that inverters will become increasingly important to our economy and environment as solar PV, batteries, and similar power sources continue their rapid growth. —Google FAQ on the challenge. Eligible academics interested in pursuing grant funding must apply by 30 September.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

1 $100,000 Grant Moving in the Right Direction? Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol. 2 PIA Meets CARB Move CARB Forward AltCar Expo 2007 Arnold Amped Up? 100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol. home | search | site map | contact.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Why grant them the privledge to spend our money in the first place? Plus you can use solar and break technology, as well as other more experimental technology, and never have to charge it because it would then charge itself. This is what they do and always have done. Can you say, never need a gas or charging station again?

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