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Berkeley Lab report finds installed cost of solar PV systems in the US dropped sharply in 2010

Green Car Congress

According to the report, the decline in PV installed costs seen by customer-owners of such systems in 2010 follows a significant drop in the wholesale cost for PV modules in 2009. As report co-author Galen Barbose explains, “ Based on our data, average installed costs held steady at $7.50/W Click to enlarge.

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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part VI)

The Truth About Cars

A daring aerodynamic shape, frameless windows, grandiose full-width heckblende, and in-dash Guidestar navigation were all present on the 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora show car. The all-new navigation system entered testing in late 1994 and was put into production Oldsmobiles for the 1995 model year. No touch screen troubles here!&

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New York to invest $127.7 million Volkswagen settlement in clean vehicles

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The state’s strategically leveraged investment of settlement funds is anticipated to result in at least $300 million of clean vehicles and infrastructure on New York’s roadways. With the support of the Attorney General's Office, New York received $127.7 million as part of this legal settlement.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

Electric Auto Association

The IRA restores the 30% tax credit for an EVSE, and its cost of installation, to a maximum credit of $1000 (businesses may claim a larger amount). Originally, this credit ended last year, but has now been extended for installations through 2022 and is retroactive to the beginning of the year.

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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Whitestone Power and Communications (Delta Junction, Alaska) will conduct in-water testing and evaluation of a River In-Stream Energy Conversion (RISEC) device that has been designed to overcome the unique challenges presented by Alaskan river environments. DOE Funding: $239,900. Total Project Value: $339,900. Sunlight Photonics, Inc.

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Village of Richelieu Charges into the EV Era with EV Connect

EV Connect

I would say that we were trying to prepare for the future, but actually we were preparing for the present. Overcoming Installation Challenges The Village of Richelieu faced unique challenges in implementing EV charging solutions. With remote parking lots and no individual garages, residents could not install personal chargers.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Clean Fleet Report

Most owners will opt to install a 240V Level 2 charger at their home that will replenish 10% to 100% in about seven hours. The GV60 is sold in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Utah and Washington states. That will be used as an emergency option. Advanced $60,385.