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The 7 lessons learned from 24 million EV miles
Posted by ErkSat 20 days ago in Energy
After evaluating 24 million miles of electric-vehicle driving, the EV Project has learned some lessons that could have huge implications for EVs' success. Here's what we know now. ... [Read More]
 
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Plug-ins, diesels and high MPG have staying power at NY Auto Show
Posted by ErkSat 32 days ago in Energy
The just-closed auto expo show how the cleaner car market is rapidly maturing, with more automakers building more innovative, more efficient vehicles -- and demand for those cars soaring. ... [Read More]
 
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The Challenges of Shifting Energy Companies to Green
Posted by ErkSat 467 days ago in Energy
David Crane, the CEO of NRG Energy, spoke to attendees at the Chicago State of Green Business Forum, about what kinds of energy are truly green and why EVs and solar panels are the disruptive energy t... [Read More]
 
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Hyundai Heating Up Competition for Fuel Efficiency
Posted by ErkSat 472 days ago in Energy
The Korean automaker announced that it will step up its drive to build the most fuel-efficient cars around by publicly releasing its fleet's average fuel economy every month.... [Read More]
 
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PG&E's new EV proposal lays groundwork for $1-per-gallon fuel
Posted by ErkSat 11 days ago in Energy
PG&E's new rate proposal would encourage EV drivers to charge when there's plenty of spare capacity on the electrical grid, at a price that -- in real dollars -- is less than half what gas... [Read More]
 
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Marketing clean technology like we mean it
Posted by ErkSat 42 days ago in Energy
We're winning the battle of developing low-carbon technologies that can change the planet, but we're losing the war of convincing the public that cleantech is here, and here to help. ... [Read More]
 
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Geneva Motor Show: Smaller -- and greener -- is better
Posted by ErkSat 70 days ago in Energy
Green is growing deep roots in the auto industry, as this year's Geneva event waves fewer eco flags but shows big improvements in fuel efficiency and auto innovation. Even Porsche showcased a fuel... [Read More]
 
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Volkswagen commits to US$52 billion in green investments
Posted by ErkSat 74 days ago in Energy
The automaker has announced an audacious plan to funnel two-thirds of its investments for the next five years into an 'ecological restructuring,' resulting in ever-cleaner vehicles. ... [Read More]
 
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3 Disruptive Lessons Automakers Should Learn for Greater Efficiency
Posted by ErkSat 98 days ago in Energy
Recent advances in materials design -- partly inspired by the evolution of the human body -- make possible passenger vehicles that get 240 miles per gallon.  Here are three steps that the industr... [Read More]
 
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Hertz Sets Off on 'Living Journey' for Global Sustainability
Posted by ErkSat 103 days ago in Energy
The car rental firm today unveiled a three-pronged platform for strategic growth and sustainability, focused on smart mobility, low-carbon transportation, and community-focused philanthropy.... [Read More]
 
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV Tops the Greenest Car List for 2012
Posted by ErkSat 104 days ago in Energy
A newcomer to the U.S market, the all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV takes the No. 1 spot on the ACEEE's annual list, knocking the Honda Civic Natural Gas vehicle from its eight-year reign as the gree... [Read More]