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Everybody Happy: Bush to Sign Do-little Energy Bill

Plugs and Cars

The opening line of the Detroit News story says all you need to know: The House approved a stripped-down energy bill Tuesday and sent it to President George Bush, who is expected to sign the legislation. Tags: ethanol energy bill. The headline is a 35mpg CAFE standard for cars produced 13 years from now.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. GM runs the risk of tarnishing its own halo.

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Smart-grid project matches wind to electric cars | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Along with other industry executives, IBMs Schurr spoke Wednesday morning about smart-grid technologies in Washington, D.C., In an interview on Tuesday, Schurr said that he planned to tell members of Congress that smart-grid technologies are already available and can deliver substantial improvements in efficiency. E-mail Martin.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Unfortunately, the Electric Power Industry has resisted the implementation and worked vigorously to block any efforts by the US Congress or local governments of these “green technologies&# for more efficient use and less pollution by products from coal. Got a hot tip on breaking green news, or a suggestion for areas of coverage?

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