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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

Green Car Congress

for High Power Wind Generators The University of Houston will develop a new, low-cost. superconducting wire that can be used in future advanced wind turbine generators. used to make a wind turbine generator lighter, more powerful, and more efficient. has traditionally been too expensive to use in wind generators.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

Clean Fleet Report

Wind and road noise were reduced partly due to acoustic laminated glass and sound deadening insulation. Never stopping at a gasoline station is a plus, too. The all-wheel drive system automatically senses grip level and undetectably sends power front-to-rear, and side-to-side. If you want to stand out, the Ioniq 6 may be for you.

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Report: EV factories may be leading utilities to dirtier decisions

Baua Electric

The Georgia Public Service Commission just this week approved utility Georgia Power’s plan to build three new methane and oil-burning plants, as well as to buy energy from sister company Mississippi power, delaying retirement of one of that company’s coal-fired plants, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center.

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