Friday, July 24, 2009
SF Mayor Gavin Newsom Ups the Ante in Electric Vehicle Race with Portland | Go Green Park
SF Mayor Gavin Newsom Ups the Ante in Electric Vehicle Race with Portland | Go Green Park: "San Francisco and Portland, Oregon are trying to one-up each other in the race to develop the first citywide, full-scale electric vehicle infrastructure. In a guest post for Gas 2.0 Mayor Gavin Newsom has turned up the collegial war of words,"
BYDDF Plug-in car, 'green' home to be featured
BYDDF Plug-in car, 'green' home to be featured: "McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- BYDDF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- A plug-in electric car from China and a 'green' home from Tennessee are among the innovative products Berkshire Hathaway shareholders
will see during the company's annual meeting today.
The car comes from Shenzhen-based BYD Company Ltd., in which Berkshire's MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. in September bought a 10 percent stake for about $230 million.
BYD is a leading manufacturer of rechargeable batteries that power cell phones and other products. In 2003 it expanded into conventional and electric cars."
will see during the company's annual meeting today.
The car comes from Shenzhen-based BYD Company Ltd., in which Berkshire's MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. in September bought a 10 percent stake for about $230 million.
BYD is a leading manufacturer of rechargeable batteries that power cell phones and other products. In 2003 it expanded into conventional and electric cars."
Thursday, July 23, 2009
The great electric car race
The great electric car race High oil prices, green regs, and better batteries are behind the mad dash to create the ultimate electric automobile."
http://money.cnn.com/2009/04/14/autos/taylor_electric.fortune/index.htm
http://money.cnn.com/2009/04/14/autos/taylor_electric.fortune/index.htm
Geely to make EK2 plug-in electric car by 2011 - China automotive news
Geely to make EK2 plug-in electric car by 2011 - China automotive news: "Geely Auto launched three new sub-brands - Gleagle (sedans), Emgrand (SUVs) and Shanghai Englon (luxury cars) - at the 2009 Shanghai auto show, in addition to showing six all-new models and concepts. The automaker may produce Gleagle EK2 plug-in electric car by 2011, sohu.com said."
Sunny Spots for Rent | Green Energy News
Sunny Spots for Rent | Green Energy News: "The utility company wants to RENT sunny spots – patches of roof or land – to install small grid-connected solar systems. Duke will own and maintain the systems for their expected life spans of 25 years. The utility company will own the solar generated power too.
The rent payment to property owners will be based on the size of the system installed. Together, connected by the grid, the mini solar systems will create a distributed solar power system. Property owners hosting the systems need to do little more than than sign some paperwork, receive a payment each month, and decide how to spend the newfound cash."
The rent payment to property owners will be based on the size of the system installed. Together, connected by the grid, the mini solar systems will create a distributed solar power system. Property owners hosting the systems need to do little more than than sign some paperwork, receive a payment each month, and decide how to spend the newfound cash."
SOLAR 2009: How to think about the future
SOLAR 2009: How to think about the future: "How can fads, trends and principles help people understand the future? 'We should play with fads, work with trends and live by principles,' Zach says. 'But far too often, we're seduced by fads, ignorant of trends and resistant to principles.'"
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
GE Partners with New York State to Manufacture Sodium-based Batteries | Green Energy News
GE Partners with New York State to Manufacture Sodium-based Batteries | Green Energy News: "GE will open a new, state-of-the-art battery manufacturing plant in Upstate New York that will serve as the main manufacturing facility for GE’s newly formed battery business. The initial investment in the factory will be $100 million. It will be located in the Capital Region and will create 350 new manufacturing jobs at GE and thousands more in the supply chain. The announcement coincides with GE’s submission this week for federal stimulus dollars from the U.S. Department of Energy.
GE has invested more than $150 million to develop advanced battery technologies, including a high energy density, sodium-based chemistry battery that will provide energy storage for several future product applications. The first application will be GE’s hybrid locomotive, which will be commercialized in 2010. In addition, GE has launch customers in several industries, including mining, telecommunications and utility, with key applications for heavy service vehicles, backup storage and load leveling for the smart grid."
GE has invested more than $150 million to develop advanced battery technologies, including a high energy density, sodium-based chemistry battery that will provide energy storage for several future product applications. The first application will be GE’s hybrid locomotive, which will be commercialized in 2010. In addition, GE has launch customers in several industries, including mining, telecommunications and utility, with key applications for heavy service vehicles, backup storage and load leveling for the smart grid."
Great River Energy Program to Provide Off-Peak Charging for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. | Green Energy News
Great River Energy Program to Provide Off-Peak Charging for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. | Green Energy News: "ChargeWise outlets available for installation in consumers’ garages to provide low-cost, off-peak energy for charging plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The program is being developed in anticipation of the launch of several production PHEVs over the next two years.
The ChargeWise outlets will charge PHEV batteries between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when demand for electricity is at its lowest and the price for wholesale electricity is also at its lowest.
Charging the batteries during these hours also allows Great River Energy to “store” wind energy allowing PHEVs to receive a significant amount of power from renewable sources."
The ChargeWise outlets will charge PHEV batteries between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when demand for electricity is at its lowest and the price for wholesale electricity is also at its lowest.
Charging the batteries during these hours also allows Great River Energy to “store” wind energy allowing PHEVs to receive a significant amount of power from renewable sources."
Freeing The Grid: States moving to the head of the class
Freeing The Grid: States moving to the head of the class: "How does something so unglamorous as, say, a state's net metering and interconnection policies, normally of interest to a small group of people, become so sophisticated, so fashionable, so competitive?
Since 2006, The Network for New Energy Choices (NNEC) has issued Freeing the Grid (FTG), a report card grading states' policies for allowing homeowners and small business owners who generate renewable energy to connect to the grid and receive credit for the electricity they produce."
Since 2006, The Network for New Energy Choices (NNEC) has issued Freeing the Grid (FTG), a report card grading states' policies for allowing homeowners and small business owners who generate renewable energy to connect to the grid and receive credit for the electricity they produce."
Solar Stadium in Taiwan | Solar Power - PV Panels
Solar Stadium in Taiwan | Solar Power - PV Panels: "A brand new solar stadium in Taiwan was unveiled this week, in preparation for the 2009 World Games. Unlike other solar stadiums in the world, this one is 100% solar powered. That is, all electrical usage at the stadium will be powered by the 8,884 photovoltaic panels installed on the 50,000 seat arena."
SOLAR 2009: Water vs. energy
SOLAR 2009: Water vs. energy: "It's now widely recognized, if infrequently mentioned, that it takes water to make energy, and energy to transport and treat water.
Michael Webber of the University of Texas has been mentioning it a lot. In a recent Scientific American article, he wrote at length about the ecological death spiral that results when energy and water utilities chase a stressed resource.
Thermoelectric power plants are the largest consumers of water in the United States, Webber pointed out in a talk on Friday. To cool coal and nuclear plants, electric utilities are responsible for 39% of freshwater withdrawals. On average, it takes 20 gallons of water to produce a kilowatt-hour of power. Most cooling water is passed through and goes back into the river or lake at an elevated temperature (sometimes hot enough to cook downstream biota), but some of it disappears into the atmosphere as steam. Meanwhile, California uses 19% of its electricity production just to pump and process water. x
In hot and dry conditions, electric plants have had to shut down for want of cool water, and Webber predicts this will happen more often as climate change exacerbates droughts. The recent water wars between Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Florida are only the beginning. Webber suggests that John McCain lost Colorado in the last election largely because he proposed reneg"
Michael Webber of the University of Texas has been mentioning it a lot. In a recent Scientific American article, he wrote at length about the ecological death spiral that results when energy and water utilities chase a stressed resource.
Thermoelectric power plants are the largest consumers of water in the United States, Webber pointed out in a talk on Friday. To cool coal and nuclear plants, electric utilities are responsible for 39% of freshwater withdrawals. On average, it takes 20 gallons of water to produce a kilowatt-hour of power. Most cooling water is passed through and goes back into the river or lake at an elevated temperature (sometimes hot enough to cook downstream biota), but some of it disappears into the atmosphere as steam. Meanwhile, California uses 19% of its electricity production just to pump and process water. x
In hot and dry conditions, electric plants have had to shut down for want of cool water, and Webber predicts this will happen more often as climate change exacerbates droughts. The recent water wars between Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Florida are only the beginning. Webber suggests that John McCain lost Colorado in the last election largely because he proposed reneg"
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Nissan’s Big Gamble | Revenge of the Electric Car
Nissan’s Big Gamble | Revenge of the Electric Car: "Oil vs. electrons
Batteries are expensive. But Ghosn thinks rising oil prices will tilt the economics in favor of electrons. If crude oil rises above $80 a barrel, Nissan’s electric vehicles will be cheaper to own and operate than gasoline-powered cars, he says.
Crude trades for around $70 a barrel today. Analysts say that will rise as the global economy recovers.
Ghosn aims for Nissan’s electric cars, minus the battery, to cost as much as a standard car. Consumers will lease the battery at a cost that, including charging, will match what they would have paid for gasoline.
Chris Richter, an analyst with CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets, says, “If they can make good on Ghosn’s promise of a price comparable to a normal car, I think people will lap these up.”
Nissan hasn’t said how much it is spending on its electric ambitions. The first of the three models costs as much to develop as three normal cars, a person familiar with the situation says. The total investment in battery and car assembly at Smyrna is expected to exceed Nissan’s $1.6 billion loan from Washington, he says."
Batteries are expensive. But Ghosn thinks rising oil prices will tilt the economics in favor of electrons. If crude oil rises above $80 a barrel, Nissan’s electric vehicles will be cheaper to own and operate than gasoline-powered cars, he says.
Crude trades for around $70 a barrel today. Analysts say that will rise as the global economy recovers.
Ghosn aims for Nissan’s electric cars, minus the battery, to cost as much as a standard car. Consumers will lease the battery at a cost that, including charging, will match what they would have paid for gasoline.
Chris Richter, an analyst with CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets, says, “If they can make good on Ghosn’s promise of a price comparable to a normal car, I think people will lap these up.”
Nissan hasn’t said how much it is spending on its electric ambitions. The first of the three models costs as much to develop as three normal cars, a person familiar with the situation says. The total investment in battery and car assembly at Smyrna is expected to exceed Nissan’s $1.6 billion loan from Washington, he says."
Geothermal, the 'undervalued' renewable resource, sees surging interest - NYTimes.com
Geothermal, the 'undervalued' renewable resource, sees surging interest - NYTimes.com: "Nearly 200 million acres of public lands, mostly in the West, could become prime generators of emissions-free electricity by extracting steam heat from the earth's core to drive electric turbines.
Yet despite a $400 million stimulus bill allocation to spur geothermal energy production in the United States, industry groups and other experts say the technology remains a distant third behind wind and solar with respect to combined public and private investment in renewable resources."
Yet despite a $400 million stimulus bill allocation to spur geothermal energy production in the United States, industry groups and other experts say the technology remains a distant third behind wind and solar with respect to combined public and private investment in renewable resources."
Tesla now worth half GM's value
Tesla now worth half GM's value: "From the what-a-world department: Daimler AG's $50 million investment in Tesla Motors this week means the San Carlos electric car maker is worth roughly half the value of the world's largest auto manufacturer, General Motors Corp. With one roadster on the market and one sedan in prototype, Tesla, thanks to Daimler's 9 percent stake, is valued at $550 million. GM sold 8.35 million vehicles worldwide in 2008; its market value as of Thursday was $1.17 billion, based on the closing stock price of $1.92."
Chevy Volt Plug In Electric Cars Offer Moderate Price - Electric Cars 2010 GM Chevy Volt Plug In Price - NewsOXY
Chevy Volt Plug In Electric Cars Offer Moderate Price - Electric Cars 2010 GM Chevy Volt Plug In Price - NewsOXY: "The Volt will become a 2011 model is expected to compete with hybrid vehicles and deliver up to 100 miles on a single battery charge. There are still certain details left out which General Motors has not confirmed.
Electric cars will soon become the next generation vehicles to compete. The GM Volt still uses a combustion engine used to deliver additional electric power for extended trips. The engine is also used as a generator to recharge its batteries."
Electric cars will soon become the next generation vehicles to compete. The GM Volt still uses a combustion engine used to deliver additional electric power for extended trips. The engine is also used as a generator to recharge its batteries."
The CODA: Could This Chinese-Electric Come to California? // Current
The CODA: Could This Chinese-Electric Come to California? // Current: "The CODA: Could This Chinese-Electric Come to California?
http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive...
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Nascent auto-maker CODA announced a new electric car available in California in fall 2010. The fully electric sedan will have a range of 90-100 miles on a fully-charged battery.
Speaking during a webinar, the company also formally announced a global joint venture between CODA and battery manufacturer Lishen Battery Co., located in Tianjin, China. Lishen is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of lithium-ion cells for companies like Apple, Motorola, Samsung, and Vodafone. CODA will maintain a 40% stake in the partnership.
CODA has also coupled with a European OEM engineering firm and major automotive assembly plant in China to design and build the chassis for the vehicle, allowing them to circumvent major manufacturing costs. CODA assured us that the electric vehicle will be safety certified for the US market.
The global battery partnership has also teamed up with a US company to file a DOE application for federal funding. Applications for Federal stimulus funds were due May 19th, and if selected, the partnership would build a battery manufacturing plant in the US. CODA claims that the CODA 4-door Sedan will be the first mainstream all-electric vehicle available i"
http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive...
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Nascent auto-maker CODA announced a new electric car available in California in fall 2010. The fully electric sedan will have a range of 90-100 miles on a fully-charged battery.
Speaking during a webinar, the company also formally announced a global joint venture between CODA and battery manufacturer Lishen Battery Co., located in Tianjin, China. Lishen is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of lithium-ion cells for companies like Apple, Motorola, Samsung, and Vodafone. CODA will maintain a 40% stake in the partnership.
CODA has also coupled with a European OEM engineering firm and major automotive assembly plant in China to design and build the chassis for the vehicle, allowing them to circumvent major manufacturing costs. CODA assured us that the electric vehicle will be safety certified for the US market.
The global battery partnership has also teamed up with a US company to file a DOE application for federal funding. Applications for Federal stimulus funds were due May 19th, and if selected, the partnership would build a battery manufacturing plant in the US. CODA claims that the CODA 4-door Sedan will be the first mainstream all-electric vehicle available i"
Monday, July 20, 2009
Electric Vehicles May Fail to Achieve Mass Adoption Without Support | Rocky Mountain Institute on ClimateBiz
Electric Vehicles May Fail to Achieve Mass Adoption Without Support | Rocky Mountain Institute on ClimateBiz: "Expanding the Plug-In Market
Ultimately, it's quite inefficient if every city individually grapples with getting electric vehicles on the road.
A handful of cities like Portland, Indianapolis, Denver and Raleigh are taking huge steps forward to welcome plug-in vehicles. They're setting up charging stations, creating monetary incentives, putting together marketing campaigns to showcase plug-in perks, and designing university programs, among other actions.
RMI hopes to further cultivate consumer demand outside of these ‘leadership pockets.’ We're aiming to help cities share best practices and reduce barriers for struggling regions by connecting them with technical advisers (automakers, utilities, universities, infrastructure providers, business leaders and others) or leaders who have already faced similar issues. Similar to Obama's experience setting fuel efficiency standards, we're seeing communities benefit from an unlikely collaboration between diverse stakeholders such as GM, Bright Automotive, Duke Energy, Wal-Mart and Plug-in America."
Ultimately, it's quite inefficient if every city individually grapples with getting electric vehicles on the road.
A handful of cities like Portland, Indianapolis, Denver and Raleigh are taking huge steps forward to welcome plug-in vehicles. They're setting up charging stations, creating monetary incentives, putting together marketing campaigns to showcase plug-in perks, and designing university programs, among other actions.
RMI hopes to further cultivate consumer demand outside of these ‘leadership pockets.’ We're aiming to help cities share best practices and reduce barriers for struggling regions by connecting them with technical advisers (automakers, utilities, universities, infrastructure providers, business leaders and others) or leaders who have already faced similar issues. Similar to Obama's experience setting fuel efficiency standards, we're seeing communities benefit from an unlikely collaboration between diverse stakeholders such as GM, Bright Automotive, Duke Energy, Wal-Mart and Plug-in America."
Natural Oregon » Blog Archive » NW Enviros Thrilled As Bush Logging Plan For Western Oregon Is Killed
Natural Oregon » Blog Archive » NW Enviros Thrilled As Bush Logging Plan For Western Oregon Is Killed: "As far as Oregon is concerned, this may be the biggest blow yet to Bush-era environmental policies. And local green groups couldn’t be happier.
Today, the Interior Department says it’s killing a plan that would greatly increase logging on about 2.6 million acres of federal forests in Western Oregon. The plan, known as the Western Oregon Plan Revisions (WOPR), was approved in the final weeks of the Bush Administration.
Why the change in direction? Two reasons.
First, Interior says WOPR was approved too soon and that the Bush Administration failed to follow all the steps required by the Endangered Species law. As a result, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says the plan is “legally indefensible” and “cannot stand up in court.”
Next, it point to problems with Bush Administration changes to the recovery plan for the Northern Spotted Owl. Those changes, made in 2008, were used to help write the WOPR. But an Inspector General’s report says the process was potentially jeopardized by a former Bush official using “improper political influence”."
Today, the Interior Department says it’s killing a plan that would greatly increase logging on about 2.6 million acres of federal forests in Western Oregon. The plan, known as the Western Oregon Plan Revisions (WOPR), was approved in the final weeks of the Bush Administration.
Why the change in direction? Two reasons.
First, Interior says WOPR was approved too soon and that the Bush Administration failed to follow all the steps required by the Endangered Species law. As a result, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says the plan is “legally indefensible” and “cannot stand up in court.”
Next, it point to problems with Bush Administration changes to the recovery plan for the Northern Spotted Owl. Those changes, made in 2008, were used to help write the WOPR. But an Inspector General’s report says the process was potentially jeopardized by a former Bush official using “improper political influence”."
Plugs and Cars: Toyota whines about Ontario plug-in rebates
Plugs and Cars: Toyota whines about Ontario plug-in rebates: "Toyota has a go-slow policy on plug-in electrics. Despite having produced the RAV4 EV - the most useful, robust, and long-lived electric car - Toyota wants to milk its non-grid connected hybrid technology as long as possible before moving on to the next big thing. Ontario has announced a $10,000 rebate for plug-in electrics, and Toyota wouldn't benefit as they delay general release of their own plug-ins. Crying foul, they claim the rebate is back-door support for GM's Volt. Of course, Nissan and Mitsubishi, which have announced plug-in electric cars, will also be able to take advantage.
Toyota was all for policies that benefited its hybrids in California to the exclusion of most other car companies when they got the California legislature to limit HOV access to hybrids that achieve 45 mpg.
Toyota should stop whining and delaying. Were it to release a plug-in hybrid or electric car, it too could benefit from the forward-looking policies Ontario has enacted."
Toyota was all for policies that benefited its hybrids in California to the exclusion of most other car companies when they got the California legislature to limit HOV access to hybrids that achieve 45 mpg.
Toyota should stop whining and delaying. Were it to release a plug-in hybrid or electric car, it too could benefit from the forward-looking policies Ontario has enacted."
Sunday, July 19, 2009
BlueOregon: Keep investing in Oregon's clean energy economy
BlueOregon: Keep investing in Oregon's clean energy economy: "We know that we are hurting in Oregon, but it could be worse, much worse. We read about layoffs, see shuttered stores and miss our favorite restaurant. But there is a bright spot in Oregon’s economy and yes, it is green. A report released this week from the Pew Center on the States (PDF) shows that the emerging clean energy economy “grew nearly two and a half times faster than overall jobs” between 1998 and 2007.
Oregon led the pack in this transformation, one of the three states with the largest and fastest-growing energy economy. Oregon had 19,340 green jobs in 2007, an increase of over 50 percent according to the Pew study. Jobs in Oregon’s clean energy economy now comprise over 1 percent of all jobs in Oregon – the highest percentage of any state in the nation. This job growth has occurred in a remarkably short time and can continue as we transition from fossil fuels to clean, more efficient energy sources.
We have seen how this focus has buoyed key areas of the state that have focused on the clean economy. The Oregonian reported last weekend that The Dalles, with a wind training program and new jobs and tax revenues from the wind industry, is doing better than many other communities. New solar manufacturing plants are ..."
Oregon led the pack in this transformation, one of the three states with the largest and fastest-growing energy economy. Oregon had 19,340 green jobs in 2007, an increase of over 50 percent according to the Pew study. Jobs in Oregon’s clean energy economy now comprise over 1 percent of all jobs in Oregon – the highest percentage of any state in the nation. This job growth has occurred in a remarkably short time and can continue as we transition from fossil fuels to clean, more efficient energy sources.
We have seen how this focus has buoyed key areas of the state that have focused on the clean economy. The Oregonian reported last weekend that The Dalles, with a wind training program and new jobs and tax revenues from the wind industry, is doing better than many other communities. New solar manufacturing plants are ..."
Green Goddess: Maybe they mean Green as in "Alien"
Green Goddess: Maybe they mean Green as in "Alien": "What is to be said for these workers at SolarWorld who were offered the opportunity to keep their jobs if they chose to drive almost 40 miles each way to the new office, work for $5 to $6 less an hour, lose benefits and seniority, be subjected to 12-hour swing shifts and at the same time lose their voice in the workplace? Do we chalk this up to progress?
Green jobs can never help rebuild our economy if the industry is not built with respect and dignity for the workers who will be doing the heavy lifting. We cannot allow taxpayer subsidies to lure jobs from one state to another and at the same time finance anti-union activities."
Green jobs can never help rebuild our economy if the industry is not built with respect and dignity for the workers who will be doing the heavy lifting. We cannot allow taxpayer subsidies to lure jobs from one state to another and at the same time finance anti-union activities."
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Kirsten Dirksen: Beyond Photovoltaics: Rebirth of the Other Solar Power
Kirsten Dirksen: Beyond Photovoltaics: Rebirth of the Other Solar Power: "The largest series of solar installations in history, is currently being planned for the Southern California desert, will rely on CSP technology. The deal between BrightSource (a reincarnation of Luz International) and Southern California Edison will, when completed, provide more than 1,300 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 845,000 homes."
Kirsten Dirksen: Beyond Photovoltaics: Rebirth of the Other Solar Power
Kirsten Dirksen: Beyond Photovoltaics: Rebirth of the Other Solar Power: "By the middle of this century we may be getting a quarter of our energy from concentrating solar power, according to a new study by Greenpeace and solar industry groups, but most of us have never even heard of this low tech cousin to photovoltaics.
Two years ago, neither had I, and then I stumbled across a young inventor somewhere north of the Oregon-California border who is obsessed with perfecting the technology to roast coffee. When I pulled off Highway 5 for a video interview I'd set up with the co-founder of Solar Roast coffee-- I'd discovered him randomly online while looking for stories to shoot on our roadtrip home from Seattle--, I was unprepared for the hands-on lesson I was about to receive in solar concentrating technology.
Beautiful solar
David Hartkop is no engineer, in fact, he's trained in special effects, but the machines he'd mounted in his parents' backyard were simply smaller versions of the international power stations being touted as the next great step in solar. The technology is basic: instead of converting the sun's energy directly into electricity via solar cells, concentrating solar power (CSP) uses mirrors to concentrate sunlight to either heat something directly (for cooking or in Hartkop's case, for roasting coffee) or to heat water into steam to drive a..."
Two years ago, neither had I, and then I stumbled across a young inventor somewhere north of the Oregon-California border who is obsessed with perfecting the technology to roast coffee. When I pulled off Highway 5 for a video interview I'd set up with the co-founder of Solar Roast coffee-- I'd discovered him randomly online while looking for stories to shoot on our roadtrip home from Seattle--, I was unprepared for the hands-on lesson I was about to receive in solar concentrating technology.
Beautiful solar
David Hartkop is no engineer, in fact, he's trained in special effects, but the machines he'd mounted in his parents' backyard were simply smaller versions of the international power stations being touted as the next great step in solar. The technology is basic: instead of converting the sun's energy directly into electricity via solar cells, concentrating solar power (CSP) uses mirrors to concentrate sunlight to either heat something directly (for cooking or in Hartkop's case, for roasting coffee) or to heat water into steam to drive a..."
Ohio Earthship
"Our Ohio" visits a house made entirely of recycled materials -- the only one in Ohio and one of few in the world. The farmers who built it are pioneers in the idea of modern homesteading and being completely self-sufficient. The owners also raise organic chickens, llamas and vegetables. Visit OurOhio.org to learn more!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Chu Declares Electric Transportation “Inevitable” | Revenge of the Electric Car
Chu Declares Electric Transportation “Inevitable” | Revenge of the Electric Car: "He implored the students to take seriously the need to act fast in solving these problems and to not allow those who prefer faith over reason to interfere with the task at hand.
As one would expect, he talked about energy mostly, but my ears pricked up when he said we needed to prepare for the “inevitable transition to electricity as the energy for our personal transportation.” While most may have missed the importance of this comment, it meant everything to me. Those at the top of the Obama administration understand the need to move from dirty fossil fuels to renewable electricity, and their efforts so far show they are serious."
As one would expect, he talked about energy mostly, but my ears pricked up when he said we needed to prepare for the “inevitable transition to electricity as the energy for our personal transportation.” While most may have missed the importance of this comment, it meant everything to me. Those at the top of the Obama administration understand the need to move from dirty fossil fuels to renewable electricity, and their efforts so far show they are serious."
It’s Happening | Revenge of the Electric Car
It’s Happening | Revenge of the Electric Car: "How long before the number of plug-in cars outnumbers the gas burners? I think it’ll happen some time around 2022, give or take."
Building a Whole Earth Economy
Building a Whole Earth Economy: Peter G. Brown
The economy is damaged and needs fixing. But Peter Brown argues that we're not asking the right questions to clarify what a healthy economy really is.
Starting from first principles, he exposes antiquated and perhaps dangerous assumptions that underlie current answers to basic economic questions and analyzes shortcomings of many reform efforts. He recommends re-conceptualizing and redirecting the economy in support of a flourishing earth. Date: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Location: San Francisco, CA, The Commonwealth Club of California,
Program and discussion:
The economy is damaged and needs fixing. But Peter Brown argues that we're not asking the right questions to clarify what a healthy economy really is.
Starting from first principles, he exposes antiquated and perhaps dangerous assumptions that underlie current answers to basic economic questions and analyzes shortcomings of many reform efforts. He recommends re-conceptualizing and redirecting the economy in support of a flourishing earth. Date: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Location: San Francisco, CA, The Commonwealth Club of California,
Program and discussion:
Oregon's renewable-energy standard in flux? - OregonLive.com
Oregon's renewable-energy standard in flux? - OregonLive.com: "Oregon's renewable-energy standard, passed in 2007, requires utilities to serve 25 percent of their retail demand by 2025 with electricity from newrenewable-energy projects such as wind, solar, geothermal, hydro or biomass. The law also includes interim targets in 2011, 2015 and 2020 and counts only resources that came on line after Jan. 1, 1995, toward them."
What is it Going to Take to Put One Million Plug-In Vehicles Like the Chevy Volt on the Road? | GM FastLane
What is it Going to Take to Put One Million Plug-In Vehicles Like the Chevy Volt on the Road? | GM FastLane: "Why, you might ask, are we so focused on the future and putting all the right pieces in place? The future is where we will be spending the rest of our lives, and the future will be “electric”."
Is The Volt The Car Of The Future? - CBS Evening News - CBS News
Is The Volt The Car Of The Future? - CBS Evening News - CBS News: "The Volt is due in dealer showrooms by the end of next year, which is itself a show of optimism about GM's future. But there's a problem: sales of existing hybrids have been plummeting for months because the price of gasoline has dropped. If that consumer attitude holds, it could mean that GM will be bringing out the right car at the wrong time."
First drive: Chevy Volt test - Silent power (3) - CNNMoney.com
First drive: Chevy Volt test - Silent power (3) - CNNMoney.com: "Up to about 30 mph, the Volt's electric motor gives quicker-than-ordinary response, which is why the car feels particularly muscular.
The Volt doesn't have a transmission, in any ordinary sense. It doesn't have 'gears' - like 'first gear,' 'second gear,' 'third gear' - because it doesn't need them. Electric motors deliver full torque even at their lowest speeds so there's no need to change gear ratios to keep the engine in a 'sweet spot' for performance.
The Volt's electric motor is sized to provide performance comparable to a 250-horsepower V6, said Posawatz, and that seemed about right."
The Volt doesn't have a transmission, in any ordinary sense. It doesn't have 'gears' - like 'first gear,' 'second gear,' 'third gear' - because it doesn't need them. Electric motors deliver full torque even at their lowest speeds so there's no need to change gear ratios to keep the engine in a 'sweet spot' for performance.
The Volt's electric motor is sized to provide performance comparable to a 250-horsepower V6, said Posawatz, and that seemed about right."
So, what's the deal with electric cars? – OregonLive.com
So, what's the deal with electric cars? – OregonLive.com: "Luke Tonachel, vehicles analyst with the National Resources Defense Council. 'A clean electric vehicle today will get cleaner over time,' he said, 'because we will be cleaning up the power sector.'
How much could the cars reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming?
The same 2007 plug-in study estimated that annual U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 would drop by 163 to 612 million metric tons as plug-ins hit the market. For context, that's 2 to 8 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2007."
How much could the cars reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming?
The same 2007 plug-in study estimated that annual U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 would drop by 163 to 612 million metric tons as plug-ins hit the market. For context, that's 2 to 8 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2007."
So, what's the deal with electric cars? – OregonLive.com
So, what's the deal with electric cars? – OregonLive.com: "A 2007 study by the Electric Power Research Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council concluded that a plug-in hybrid fueled by gasoline and coal-fired electricity would still knock down greenhouse gas emissions by about one-quarter. But a hybrid without a plug would perform better, the study said."
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Standards outlined for hybrid vehicles
Standards outlined for hybrid vehicles: "# J1772 Conductive charging: This establishes physical, electrical and performance requirements for both electric cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles. This includes the establishment of vehicle ventilation requirements; monitoring of equipment grounds; verification that a vehicle is present and connected; transmission of supply equipment current ratings; and allowing energising and de-energising of the charge current circuit. A separate standard will be developed for the European market.
# - J2464 Battery Pack and Capacitor Pack Safety: An overhaul of the current standard designed to determine the response of batteries to conditions or events beyond their usual operating range.
# - J2836 Vehicle-to-Charge Communication: This looks at the modes of communication between plug-in electric vehicles and the power grid for the purpose of transferring energy.
# - J2894 Charging Power Quality: This provides guidelines and standards for the quality of the charging voltage and current at the vehicle."
# - J2464 Battery Pack and Capacitor Pack Safety: An overhaul of the current standard designed to determine the response of batteries to conditions or events beyond their usual operating range.
# - J2836 Vehicle-to-Charge Communication: This looks at the modes of communication between plug-in electric vehicles and the power grid for the purpose of transferring energy.
# - J2894 Charging Power Quality: This provides guidelines and standards for the quality of the charging voltage and current at the vehicle."
Nanyang100 - Plug-in hybrid cars are clean but face US hurdles
Nanyang100 - Plug-in hybrid cars are clean but face US hurdles: "The good news is that the United States should have plenty of electricity capacity to power the cars. Britta Gross, an electrical infrastructure expert for GM, said power plants have enough spare capacity to charge plug-ins on all but about the dozen hottest days of the year when air conditioning demand soars."
calcars-news : Message: More on Auto Task Force; GM Gets Ready; Jaguar and Hyundai Plan PHEVs; Green Battery Jobs
calcars-news : Message: More on Auto Task Force; GM Gets Ready; Jaguar and Hyundai Plan PHEVs; Green Battery Jobs: "JAGUAR'S NEW PHEV: Jaguar has announced it will launch 'Limo Green,'
a series PHEV version of its luxury XJ in 2011, a year after the
next version of this luxury four-door vehicle comes out. Jaguar is
working with British engineering firms Lotus Engineering, MIRA and
Caparo. It hopes for an all-electric range of 30 miles. Jaguar
announced this commitment after getting a loan of $489M from the
European Investment Bank, the lending arm of the European Union, as
part of the European Economic Recovery Package. Indian-owned Tata
Motors, makers of the new low-priced Nano, recently purchased Jaguar
and Land Rover from Ford.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.ASpx?AR=239500"
a series PHEV version of its luxury XJ in 2011, a year after the
next version of this luxury four-door vehicle comes out. Jaguar is
working with British engineering firms Lotus Engineering, MIRA and
Caparo. It hopes for an all-electric range of 30 miles. Jaguar
announced this commitment after getting a loan of $489M from the
European Investment Bank, the lending arm of the European Union, as
part of the European Economic Recovery Package. Indian-owned Tata
Motors, makers of the new low-priced Nano, recently purchased Jaguar
and Land Rover from Ford.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.ASpx?AR=239500"
calcars-news : Message: More on Auto Task Force; GM Gets Ready; Jaguar and Hyundai Plan PHEVs; Green Battery Jobs
calcars-news : Message: More on Auto Task Force; GM Gets Ready; Jaguar and Hyundai Plan PHEVs; Green Battery Jobs: "makers of
plasma TVs and cellphones got expensive and 'good enough to start'
products on the market, learned what customers wanted, and then
reduced costs. We had in fact encouraged GM to start with a
lower-range vehicle to use smaller, cheaper, or different chemistry
batteries. Now GM is following this path, and criticizing the company
for 'losing money on the first Volts' is missing the point."
plasma TVs and cellphones got expensive and 'good enough to start'
products on the market, learned what customers wanted, and then
reduced costs. We had in fact encouraged GM to start with a
lower-range vehicle to use smaller, cheaper, or different chemistry
batteries. Now GM is following this path, and criticizing the company
for 'losing money on the first Volts' is missing the point."
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Electric cars charge ahead | csmonitor.com
Electric cars charge ahead | csmonitor.com: "“Project Get Ready,” a program run by the Rocky Mountain Institute in Snowmass, Colo. Ms. Schewel is working with Indianapolis; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh, N.C.; and other cities to prepare new plug-in infrastructure – like putting charging stations in shopping malls.
Even though plug-in hybrids won’t technically need chargers, offering free-electricity to customers could be a strong incentive to stop and shop, Schewel and others say."
Even though plug-in hybrids won’t technically need chargers, offering free-electricity to customers could be a strong incentive to stop and shop, Schewel and others say."
Electric cars charge ahead | csmonitor.com
Electric cars charge ahead | csmonitor.com: "despite its financial woes, GM seems to hold the plug-in lead, Mr. Cole says.
“The key issue [for GM’s new Chevrolet Volt] has been the cost of the battery,” he says. “That cost will take years to come down. But the promise is still high. Teams are meeting their milestones on or ahead of schedule.”"
“The key issue [for GM’s new Chevrolet Volt] has been the cost of the battery,” he says. “That cost will take years to come down. But the promise is still high. Teams are meeting their milestones on or ahead of schedule.”"
California utility prepares for surge in plug-in electric cars - USATODAY.com
California utility prepares for surge in plug-in electric cars - USATODAY.com: "Automakers envision electric cars as a solution to gas price jumps. Environmentalists see bluer skies. And electric utilities? They could be the biggest winners of all.
Electric cars use lots of juice and are typically plugged in to recharge at night when utilities have excess power-generating capacity. That's great for power companies."
Electric cars use lots of juice and are typically plugged in to recharge at night when utilities have excess power-generating capacity. That's great for power companies."
Paris Using Ultracapacitors in Buses
Paris Using Ultracapacitors in Buses: "Much has been made of the potential of ultracapacitors in electric cars. Many start-up companies are hoping to make the big breakthrough that changes the future of EVs by creating lighter, cheaper and better energy storage, but so far we haven't seen the results.
German company MAN has decided to look beyond small electric vehicles and has outfitted a hybrid bus with an ultracapacitor. Paris's public transport system RATP is currently testing a few of these models called Lion's City Hybrids in the city without passengers to see if they're worth permanently adding to their transportation fleet.
The bus is being tested on four different bus routes to gauge its performance under various demands like longer distances or more frequent stops. The ultracapacitor allows the bus to start without turning on the engine. Once the bus is moving, the diesel engine starts running.
MAN claims that the hybrid bus reduces fuel use by 20 to 25 percent compared to the currently-used models. If these test go well, this could be the beginning of ultracapacitors finally making their way onto the road instead of just being an exciting prospect.
via Autoblog Green"
German company MAN has decided to look beyond small electric vehicles and has outfitted a hybrid bus with an ultracapacitor. Paris's public transport system RATP is currently testing a few of these models called Lion's City Hybrids in the city without passengers to see if they're worth permanently adding to their transportation fleet.
The bus is being tested on four different bus routes to gauge its performance under various demands like longer distances or more frequent stops. The ultracapacitor allows the bus to start without turning on the engine. Once the bus is moving, the diesel engine starts running.
MAN claims that the hybrid bus reduces fuel use by 20 to 25 percent compared to the currently-used models. If these test go well, this could be the beginning of ultracapacitors finally making their way onto the road instead of just being an exciting prospect.
via Autoblog Green"
Single-celled solar — High Country News
Single-celled solar — High Country News: "At Oregon and Portland State Universities, researchers are advancing the relatively new thin-film, dye-sensitized solar cells using diatoms' ready-made structural complexity. First, a transparent, conductive glass surface is coated with diatoms. Their organic matter is removed, leaving the skeletons, which are then impregnated with a nanoparticle solution containing highly absorbtive, photo-sensitive dye molecules and the semiconductor titanium dioxide.
The nanostructure of diatom skeletons increase the interaction between incoming photons and the dye molecules. Dye-sensitized solar is relatively environmentally safe, and scientists expect using the ready-made diatom shells will make the technology up to three times more efficient, and much cheaper."
The nanostructure of diatom skeletons increase the interaction between incoming photons and the dye molecules. Dye-sensitized solar is relatively environmentally safe, and scientists expect using the ready-made diatom shells will make the technology up to three times more efficient, and much cheaper."
Sustainability Envy: Greener Than Green? - 4/20/2009 - Tradeshow Week
Sustainability Envy: Greener Than Green? - 4/20/2009 - Tradeshow Week: "The Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore., for example, has a renewable energy project underway, scheduled for completion toward the year's end, for solar panels on the roof that are anticipated to reduce energy usage by 10 percent."
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Many green-friendly bills don't make the cut in Oregon - Oregon, Northwest and National Politics & Elections News - Oregonlive.com
Many green-friendly bills don't make the cut in Oregon - Oregon, Northwest and National Politics & Elections News - Oregonlive.com: "It may also pass bills that bar new coal power, require lower carbon-content in fuels and improve energy efficiency in buildings."
Companies advance in Clean Tech Open - Portland Business Journal:
Companies advance in Clean Tech Open - Portland Business Journal:: "Three Portland companies have reached the semi-final stage of the first ever Pacific Northwest Clean Tech Open competition.
A total of 12 semi-finalists have been chosen from 56 competitors who submitted business plans for the Clean Tech Open. Three regional winners will receive $50,000 in cash and in-kind services, and move on for the chance to win a similar $250,000 prize in a national competition.
Portland’s semi-finalists:
• Green Lite Motors Corp., which is developing a three-wheeled, enclosed, gas-electric hybrid vehicle capable of highway driving while getting 100 miles per gallon.
• Shorepower Technologies, a manufacturer and developer of electric vehicle charging station units, including those being deployed by Portland General Electric.
• Veranda Solar, a maker of plug-and-play decorative solar panels designed to be hung from a window or clipped to gutters and balconies.
In reaching the semi-finals, each of the companies will now receive mentoring from local and national business leaders who will help hone their business plans as they prepare for the regional finals in September."
A total of 12 semi-finalists have been chosen from 56 competitors who submitted business plans for the Clean Tech Open. Three regional winners will receive $50,000 in cash and in-kind services, and move on for the chance to win a similar $250,000 prize in a national competition.
Portland’s semi-finalists:
• Green Lite Motors Corp., which is developing a three-wheeled, enclosed, gas-electric hybrid vehicle capable of highway driving while getting 100 miles per gallon.
• Shorepower Technologies, a manufacturer and developer of electric vehicle charging station units, including those being deployed by Portland General Electric.
• Veranda Solar, a maker of plug-and-play decorative solar panels designed to be hung from a window or clipped to gutters and balconies.
In reaching the semi-finals, each of the companies will now receive mentoring from local and national business leaders who will help hone their business plans as they prepare for the regional finals in September."
Over 5 Million Charging Points On The Way To Support Plug-In Vehicle Infrastructure - The Car Connection
Over 5 Million Charging Points On The Way To Support Plug-In Vehicle Infrastructure - The Car Connection: "Now, a new study from Pike Research has confirmed what start-ups like Coulomb already knew: infrastructure build-out is going to be big business. By 2015, the study expects five million charging points from a variety of manufacturers will be installed around the globe, netting a hefty $6.5 billion in revenue--and that's just from the manufacture and sale of the equipment. Fees that entrepreneurs charge customers to use the stations will bring in an additional chunk of change."
The CO2 Benefits of Electrification: E-REVs, PHEVs and Charging Scenarios
SAE Report on CO2
The CO2 Benefits of Electrification: E-REVs, PHEVs and Charging Scenarios: "Reducing Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions is one of the major challenges for automobile manufacturers. This is driven by environmental, consumer, and regulatory demands in all major regions worldwide. For conventional vehicles, a host of technologies have been applied that improve the overall efficiency of the vehicle. This reduces CO2 contributions by directly reducing the amount of energy consumed to power a vehicle. The hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) continues this trend. However, there are limits to CO2 reduction due to improvements in efficiency alone. Other major improvements are realized when the CO2 content of the energy used to motivate vehicles is reduced. With the introduction of Extended Range Electric Vehicles (E-REVs) and Plug-in HEVs (PHEVs), electric grid energy displaces petroleum. This enables the potential for significant CO2 reductions as the CO2 per unit of electrical energy is reduced over time with the improving mix of energy sources for the electrical grid. Vehicle electrification also introduces consumer choice in the CO2 content of the energy when electric power providers offer renewable power options for drivers. To quantify the realizable reductions in transportation CO2 emissions, we consider several scenarios."...
The CO2 Benefits of Electrification: E-REVs, PHEVs and Charging Scenarios: "Reducing Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions is one of the major challenges for automobile manufacturers. This is driven by environmental, consumer, and regulatory demands in all major regions worldwide. For conventional vehicles, a host of technologies have been applied that improve the overall efficiency of the vehicle. This reduces CO2 contributions by directly reducing the amount of energy consumed to power a vehicle. The hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) continues this trend. However, there are limits to CO2 reduction due to improvements in efficiency alone. Other major improvements are realized when the CO2 content of the energy used to motivate vehicles is reduced. With the introduction of Extended Range Electric Vehicles (E-REVs) and Plug-in HEVs (PHEVs), electric grid energy displaces petroleum. This enables the potential for significant CO2 reductions as the CO2 per unit of electrical energy is reduced over time with the improving mix of energy sources for the electrical grid. Vehicle electrification also introduces consumer choice in the CO2 content of the energy when electric power providers offer renewable power options for drivers. To quantify the realizable reductions in transportation CO2 emissions, we consider several scenarios."...
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Niels Bohr Quotes
Niels Bohr Quotes: "Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future.
Niels Bohr"
Niels Bohr"
Good Green Cars · Top Ten “Cash for Clunkers” Cars
Good Green Cars · Top Ten “Cash for Clunkers” Cars: "Here’s Autobytel’s top ten cash for clunkers cars, with the percentage of each maker’s fleet that qualifies for a voucher when you buy a new car:
1. Mini 100%
2. Scion 100%
3. Honda 94%
4. Saturn 93%
5. Subaru 88%
6. Suzuki 85%
7. Pontiac 79%
8. Mazda 74%
9. Hyundai 73%
10. Volkswagen 73%"
1. Mini 100%
2. Scion 100%
3. Honda 94%
4. Saturn 93%
5. Subaru 88%
6. Suzuki 85%
7. Pontiac 79%
8. Mazda 74%
9. Hyundai 73%
10. Volkswagen 73%"
What's The Electric Vehicle Charging Market Worth In 5 Years? : TreeHugger
What's The Electric Vehicle Charging Market Worth In 5 Years? : TreeHugger: "Research & Markets is projecting $200 million dollars in annual US electric vehicle charging sales by 2015. Let's assume that's a reasonable estimate. Compared to existing gasoline sales in the US, which approaches $2 billion/year, it's obvious that we have a long way to go before plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, together, make a serious dent in gasoline markets."
ZBB Energy Corporation Announces Order from Oregon State University (OSU) for Zinc Energy Storage System | Green Energy News
ZBB Energy Corporation Announces Order from Oregon State University (OSU) for Zinc Energy Storage System | Green Energy News: "ZESS 50 energy storage unit incorporating ZBB’s new, proprietary, patent pending ZESS POWR PECC (power & energy control center). The ZESS power system will be used on campus at the Wallace Energy Systems and Renewables Facility and will be used in an on grid configuration with simulated wind and hydro electric sources. The ZESS POWR PECC system controls energy and power inputs from multiple power sources and then delivers energy out through an integrated inverter.
The OSU project is supported by the Bonneville Power Authority and Central Lincoln Public Utilities District."
The OSU project is supported by the Bonneville Power Authority and Central Lincoln Public Utilities District."
OPB News · The Switch
OPB News · The Switch: "When you flip the switch, where does your power come from?
OPB News is exploring this question and many more in a special series, 'The Switch'."
OPB News is exploring this question and many more in a special series, 'The Switch'."
Evergreen Solar Panels to Power Electric Vehicle Recharging Station in Frankfurt, Germany - Evergreen Solar
Evergreen Solar Panels to Power Electric Vehicle Recharging Station in Frankfurt, Germany - Evergreen Solar: "MARLBORO, Massachusetts (April 15, 2009) -- Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESLR), a manufacturer of STRING RIBBON™ solar power products with its proprietary, low-cost silicon wafer manufacturing technology, announced today that its panels are being used to provide the electricity for a new electric vehicle battery recharging station in a high-traffic area in Frankfurt, Germany. The solar “fuel” station provides free battery charging for small-scale electric vehicles including Velotaxis, Segways, electric bikes and scooters.
The station contains six charging ports all of which receive their power from the Evergreen Solar panels located on the building’s roof. The installation is located in a major shopping district allowing people to power their vehicles while they shop. On a hot sunny, summer day the station will produce approximately 21 kWh of electricity and enough annually to power 115,000 kilometers of travel for the average e-scooter. The cost of the installation was €65,000 and was shared by the project’s partners Ralos GmbH, Mainova AG, traffiQ GmbH, Umweltforum Rhein Main e.V., Frankfurter Sparkasse, Velotaxi M. Graf, Rossel-Display GmbH & Co. KG and the Goethe Gymnasium, a high school in Frankfurt.
The station contains six charging ports all of which receive their power from the Evergreen Solar panels located on the building’s roof. The installation is located in a major shopping district allowing people to power their vehicles while they shop. On a hot sunny, summer day the station will produce approximately 21 kWh of electricity and enough annually to power 115,000 kilometers of travel for the average e-scooter. The cost of the installation was €65,000 and was shared by the project’s partners Ralos GmbH, Mainova AG, traffiQ GmbH, Umweltforum Rhein Main e.V., Frankfurter Sparkasse, Velotaxi M. Graf, Rossel-Display GmbH & Co. KG and the Goethe Gymnasium, a high school in Frankfurt.
“This new solar ‘fuel’ station will serve as a model for the transportation industry and is a major step forward in helping promote environmentally-friendly transportation,” said Peter Rusch, Evergreen Solar’s director of marketing and sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. “As a company that produces solar panels delivering the most electricity with the smallest carbon footprint, we feel a project like this one is very much in line with our brand and our overall mission.”
The charging station became fully operational on March 31, 2009. It is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
"FEV Inc. Ready to Unveil Dodge Caliber-Based Range Extended Electric Concept Vehicle | Green Energy News
FEV Inc. Ready to Unveil Dodge Caliber-Based Range Extended Electric Concept Vehicle | Green Energy News: "Powered by a UQM(R) propulsion system and generator, the range extended electric vehicle (ReEV) with plug-in capability will be unveiled by FEV, Inc. (FEV) of Auburn Hills, Michigan, at the 2009 SAE World Congress running April 20 - 23,2009 in Detroit, Michigan."
Monday, July 13, 2009
Eco Factory - Submit An Eco Press Release
Eco Factory - Submit An Eco Press Release: "Eco Press Release submissions showcase your organization in some way. Generally, submissions will cover some event, service or product that you think the general public would be interested in learning about. Whether you are a non-profit organization, a green business or government agency, we welcome your press release submission. The submission of a press release should be free of copyright protection and you agree to release all rights or claims to the content you submit to ecofactory. Furthermore, by submitting your press release you are agreeing that ecofactory has the right to edit the content as we see fit. To submit your press release to ecofactory, use our contact form and select 'Submit a Press Release' from the dropdown menu."
India's electric car captures imagination
India's electric car captures imagination: "Since 2001, the firm has sold more electric vehicles than any other company - 3,000 - to at least 20 major cities throughout Europe, Asia and Latin America. The Indian company also holds 10 U.S. patents for the car's energy-management system."
Naked Energy: Oregon's five hot areas in energy
Naked Energy: Oregon's five hot areas in energy: "People often ask me what the hottest topics are in energy right now and what I'm covering. Here's a short list of what I think are the top five areas generating the most buzz in Oregon and a few reasons why. Oregon's focus isn't much different than the national focus, but Oregon has its own unique spin. I'm interested to know - what are your top 5??
1. Smart Grid
2. Energy Efficiency
3. Electric Vehicles
4. Sustainable Communities
5. Cap and Trade
1. Smart Grid
2. Energy Efficiency
3. Electric Vehicles
4. Sustainable Communities
5. Cap and Trade
Providing a jolt for the Chevy Volt - Related Stories - SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs
Providing a jolt for the Chevy Volt - Related Stories - SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs: "Even though Chevrolet won't introduce its electric car, the Volt, until 2010, a Silicon Valley startup called Coulomb Technologies is well on its way to establishing as many as 2,000 'filling stations' for battery-powered vehicles. Cities, parking operators and condo developers are among the early buyers for the stations, which start at $2,500 and charge a battery in four to 10 hours. And if drivers can't wait that long? Competing firm Better Place is planning a network of stations where spent batteries can be swapped for new ones in minutes. New York Times, The (06/16)"
Oregon city installing recharging stations - Seattle's Energy Efficiency leader
Oregon city installing recharging stations - Seattle's Energy Efficiency leader: "An Oregon city is positioning itself to become one of the most electric vehicle-friendly cities in the nation.
This week, Coulomb Technologies announced that the city of Hillsboro would be installing 16 of its ChargePoint stations for plug-in and electric vehicles. The facilities will be located throughout the downtown area at commonly used areas such as the local hospital, train station and Pacific University. Hillsboro is about 15 miles from Portland.
'We have a large forward-thinking population ready to embrace electric vehicle technology and the City is committed to providing the facilities to meet the public’s demand,' said city official David Robinson.
The charging stations will use smart grid and networking technology to let drivers do things like receive messages on their cell phones when charging is complete and where unoccupied charging stations can be found.
Other charging stations being introduced in the U.S. offer further green benefits by incorporating solar energy technology into their systems. A growing number of electric and plug-in vehicles are expected to hit the market in the next couple of years as major automakers continue making progress on new models."
This week, Coulomb Technologies announced that the city of Hillsboro would be installing 16 of its ChargePoint stations for plug-in and electric vehicles. The facilities will be located throughout the downtown area at commonly used areas such as the local hospital, train station and Pacific University. Hillsboro is about 15 miles from Portland.
'We have a large forward-thinking population ready to embrace electric vehicle technology and the City is committed to providing the facilities to meet the public’s demand,' said city official David Robinson.
The charging stations will use smart grid and networking technology to let drivers do things like receive messages on their cell phones when charging is complete and where unoccupied charging stations can be found.
Other charging stations being introduced in the U.S. offer further green benefits by incorporating solar energy technology into their systems. A growing number of electric and plug-in vehicles are expected to hit the market in the next couple of years as major automakers continue making progress on new models."
Hillsboro, Oregon Going, Going, Gone Electric : Gas 2.0
Hillsboro, Oregon Going, Going, Gone Electric : Gas 2.0: "Hillsboro, Oregon, the 5th largest city in the state and known as “Silicon Forest” is joining the growing electric community with the announcement that it will be the first in the state to install public ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations for both plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles. The city will install 16 charging stations downtown, one as part of its “green” intermodal transit facility due to be constructed this year.
It’s not surprising that this announcement comes from the environmentally progressive Northwest. Robinson noted that the community has a, “large forward-thinking population ready to embrace electric vehicle technology,” and that the City is committed to providing the facilities that its community needs."
It’s not surprising that this announcement comes from the environmentally progressive Northwest. Robinson noted that the community has a, “large forward-thinking population ready to embrace electric vehicle technology,” and that the City is committed to providing the facilities that its community needs."
YouTube - Hal Varian on Managing Knowledge Workers at Google
YouTube - Hal Varian on Managing Knowledge Workers at Google: "Hal Varian, Chief Economist at Google, speaks at the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Deans' Conference on February 06, 2009 about managing knowledge workers at Google."
Ford’s battery electric vehicle | GlobalMotors.net
Ford’s battery electric vehicle | GlobalMotors.net: "Ford already has the Tourneo Connect BEV Concept which was shown at the Geneva Motor show this year and this new innovation will complement its electric vehicle drive.
A 21kWh lithium ion phosphate battery pack accumulates the energy to drive a 50kW permanent magnet motor, while the drive torque is transmitted to the driveshafts by a single-speed transmission. This set-up targets a range of up to 100 miles and a top
speed of 80mph in the Tourneo.
In the US, Ford will be working with Smith Electric Vehicles of UK, to make the Transit Connect commercial vehicle as a fully battery electric vehicle which should be available by 2010."
A 21kWh lithium ion phosphate battery pack accumulates the energy to drive a 50kW permanent magnet motor, while the drive torque is transmitted to the driveshafts by a single-speed transmission. This set-up targets a range of up to 100 miles and a top
speed of 80mph in the Tourneo.
In the US, Ford will be working with Smith Electric Vehicles of UK, to make the Transit Connect commercial vehicle as a fully battery electric vehicle which should be available by 2010."
French Research Organization IFP Says Plug-In Hybrids Make Economic Sense Right Now - AllCarsElectric.com
French Research Organization IFP Says Plug-In Hybrids Make Economic Sense Right Now - AllCarsElectric.com: "The plug-in they choose is a hypothetical vehicle that achieves a 16 mile electric only range before using gasoline. The battery pack for this vehicle adds $8,591 in up front costs to bring the purchase price to $30,091. The fuel (some of which is electricity) and maintenance costs bring the total out of pocket expense for the life of the vehicle to $42,953."
We Can Solve the Climate Crisis | Green Business | Reuters
We Can Solve the Climate Crisis | Green Business | Reuters: "The report has some academic heavyweights, notably Dan Kammen of Berkeley, behind it, so it is well worth a look. Among other things, it investments required to bring the different technologies to scale. Notice, for example, how building efficiency is a much, much cheaper way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that solar thermal power or nuclear. Here are some highlights:
• Biofuels can achieve gigaton scale for an investment of $383 billion, and enhance energy security by displacing foreign oil imports.
• Building efficiency can achieve gigaton scale for an investment of $61 billion, creating 681 thousand direct new jobs. It’s the lowest cost pathway of the nine in the report.
• Concentrating solar power (CSP) can achieve gigaton scale for an investment of $2.24 trillion. Because it’s ideally suited to remote desert areas, new transmission lines will be needed to get the electricity to cities.
• Construction materials can achieve gigaton scale for an investment of $445 billion, creating 328 thousand direct new jobs. An example: low-carbon cement.
• Geothermal can achieve gigaton scale but technological advances will be needed. The investment required will be $919 million. (If you missed it, check out thi"
• Biofuels can achieve gigaton scale for an investment of $383 billion, and enhance energy security by displacing foreign oil imports.
• Building efficiency can achieve gigaton scale for an investment of $61 billion, creating 681 thousand direct new jobs. It’s the lowest cost pathway of the nine in the report.
• Concentrating solar power (CSP) can achieve gigaton scale for an investment of $2.24 trillion. Because it’s ideally suited to remote desert areas, new transmission lines will be needed to get the electricity to cities.
• Construction materials can achieve gigaton scale for an investment of $445 billion, creating 328 thousand direct new jobs. An example: low-carbon cement.
• Geothermal can achieve gigaton scale but technological advances will be needed. The investment required will be $919 million. (If you missed it, check out thi"
PHEVs and the Gigaton Climate Challenge -- evworld.com
PHEVs and the Gigaton Climate Challenge -- evworld.com: "Paul came to D.C. to release a report called the Gigaton Throwdown [9MB PDF] that, in his words, “redefines what’s possible for clean energy by 2020.” It’s roadmap that demonstrates how we can scale up clean energy to have a major impact in the next decade. Joining him at a news conference to unveil its findings were an all-star group from the Obama administration -- green jobs czar Van Jones (check him out on video, below), White House science advisor John Holdren and assistant secretaries of energy David Sandalow and Cathy Zoi, key players in Steven Chu’s brain trust at DOE."
Sunday, July 12, 2009
4 time Solar Challenge winners unveil new car Nuna5 | Electric Vehicle News
4 time Solar Challenge winners unveil new car Nuna5 | Electric Vehicle News: "The team that has won the World Solar Challenge for the last 4 consecutive years, Delft University, has unvelied their lattest solar racer ahead of this years event. The Australian based Solar race is probably the toughest race in the world. It covers 3000km of mostly desert road between Darwin and Adelaide where teams must set up camp on the side of the road each night where their car stopped when the sun went down. This year vehicles are required to have treaded tires, which create more rolling resistance and makes it more difficult to achieve the incredible level of efficiency required to win the race.
Like its predecessor the Nuna4, the vehicle is covered with 6 square meters of solar panels made up of 2120x Gallium Arsenide triple joint cells with 34% efficiency. These drive an Australian CSIRO developed Axial Flux BLDC in wheel motor that produces 50 Nm of torque at 97% peak efficiency. When the solar cells are producing more power than is required to drive the motor the excess is stored in a 25 kg lithium polymer battery pack."
Like its predecessor the Nuna4, the vehicle is covered with 6 square meters of solar panels made up of 2120x Gallium Arsenide triple joint cells with 34% efficiency. These drive an Australian CSIRO developed Axial Flux BLDC in wheel motor that produces 50 Nm of torque at 97% peak efficiency. When the solar cells are producing more power than is required to drive the motor the excess is stored in a 25 kg lithium polymer battery pack."
Future for plug-in cars linked to electric utilities | Green Business | Reuters
Future for plug-in cars linked to electric utilities | Green Business | Reuters: "For the automakers, the coordination is much more complex than simply plugging in, said Gioia.
'As soon as consumers say, 'I'm plugging in,' and that recharge of the battery comes from the grid, clearly, we have to understand the utility business,' said Gioia. 'We are connected to a common customer and a common fuel.'
MAKING THE CASE FOR PLUG-INS
Major utilities have established alliances with U.S. and foreign automakers in developing electrified vehicles, but they have less at stake, said Jim Piro, chief executive of investor-owned utility Portland General Electric Co, which is working with Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Mitsubishi Motors Corp."
'As soon as consumers say, 'I'm plugging in,' and that recharge of the battery comes from the grid, clearly, we have to understand the utility business,' said Gioia. 'We are connected to a common customer and a common fuel.'
MAKING THE CASE FOR PLUG-INS
Major utilities have established alliances with U.S. and foreign automakers in developing electrified vehicles, but they have less at stake, said Jim Piro, chief executive of investor-owned utility Portland General Electric Co, which is working with Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Mitsubishi Motors Corp."
Joel Makower: Two Steps Forward: Reinventing Mobility: It's Not Just the Cars, Stupid
Joel Makower: Two Steps Forward: Reinventing Mobility: It's Not Just the Cars, Stupid: "According to AAA (Download - PDF), the typical midsized car costs about $23 a day — every day, 365 days a year — when you factor in a gas, maintenance, tires, insurance, license, registration, depreciation, taxes, and finance charges (assuming driving 15,000 a year). At that rate, your basic two-car garage runs a cool $16,500 a year. Cutting that in half to own just one vehicle can still leave more than enough to afford all the vehicle sharing and mobility services — even taxi rides — that you need."
Joel Makower: Two Steps Forward: Reinventing Mobility: It's Not Just the Cars, Stupid
Joel Makower: Two Steps Forward: Reinventing Mobility: It's Not Just the Cars, Stupid: "But cars are a burden: You have to purchase them, maintain them, fuel them, park them, and insure them. If you live in a city and lack a garage, the challenges and costs multiply. They're expensive and a hassle, and they sit idle 95 percent of the time. When you actually use them, there's the challenge of getting around on ever-congested streets and highways. Not exactly 'freedom.'
What gives us freedom isn't cars, but mobility, the ability to go where and when you want in the way that's most appropriate and affordable for your needs and style. That's true at every point on the economic spectrum. Indeed, in emerging economies, mobility is a prerequisite to sustainability. When people can move freely from hither to yon, they're better able to have a job, trade goods, seek an education, obtain health care, perhaps even explore other places to broaden their horizons.
So, why, in the digital age, when just about every product and service is undergoing fundamental change, if not outright reinvention, is our transportation future still rooted in the mode of manufacturing and selling cars, electric or otherwise? Why aren't the titans of industry reimagining the larger system in which these vehicles operate? As we try to reinvent the auto industry, s"
What gives us freedom isn't cars, but mobility, the ability to go where and when you want in the way that's most appropriate and affordable for your needs and style. That's true at every point on the economic spectrum. Indeed, in emerging economies, mobility is a prerequisite to sustainability. When people can move freely from hither to yon, they're better able to have a job, trade goods, seek an education, obtain health care, perhaps even explore other places to broaden their horizons.
So, why, in the digital age, when just about every product and service is undergoing fundamental change, if not outright reinvention, is our transportation future still rooted in the mode of manufacturing and selling cars, electric or otherwise? Why aren't the titans of industry reimagining the larger system in which these vehicles operate? As we try to reinvent the auto industry, s"
Green:Net: The New Networked Car
Green:Net: The New Networked Car: "The networked car requires a complete inversion of the way we think about owning and operating a vehicle. A viable infrastructure for widespread electric car adoption doesn’t come along by just swapping in some plug-ins at your neighborhood dealership. But if this world were to come true — and through companies like Better Place and Coulomb Technologies, it already is — it would be a magical place.
img_2726Revising concepts of car ownership and power isn’t something a startup can do on its own. The concept requires revamping legacy industries and incentivizing consumer change, said a panel of auto innovators at Green:Net today. So basically, they are promising to change the world but asking for a whole lot of help and handouts and cooperation to do so. Technological innovation is only a small slice of their proposed reality."
img_2726Revising concepts of car ownership and power isn’t something a startup can do on its own. The concept requires revamping legacy industries and incentivizing consumer change, said a panel of auto innovators at Green:Net today. So basically, they are promising to change the world but asking for a whole lot of help and handouts and cooperation to do so. Technological innovation is only a small slice of their proposed reality."
Friday, July 10, 2009
PIA Infrastructure Committee
Fwd: PIA Infrastructure Committee: "What happened in the 90's is that several non-interchangeable charging protocols were adopted by GM, Ford and Toyota which made public charging problematic. We don't want that to happen again."
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Making green by going green - OregonLive.com
Making green by going green - OregonLive.com: "Corporate economic interests are furthered by corporate responsibility, and it is foolish to avoid this reality of the new business environment. International Accounting Standards now require organizations to account for changes in asset values that result because of environmental factors (e.g. trading permits)."
Monday, July 6, 2009
Grid Manager: Plug-in autos are OK if charged overnight or else
Grid Manager: Plug-in autos are OK if charged overnight or else: "Plug-in hybrids are a hot topic right now. But there are many who question if our electric grid will be able to support a massive influx of EVs and plug-in hybrids? Those who know often say 'yes,' 'yes' and 'yes' again. We can now add Stephen Whitley, president of the New York Independent System Operator, to the list of those who say plug ins are a good idea. Whitley has published a report saying that the grids are ready for cars with cords as long as they're recharged overnight. The report focuses on the benefits of using usually wasted off-peak hour electricity to recharge those cars. Whitley notes, like others before him, that the batteries in plug-in cars can also be used to store electricity made from wind power, lessening the need for increased generation from fossil fuel power plants. Whitley's report also estimates that EVs and plug-ins are expected to increase power demand in New York state by two percent by 2030, with 2.5 million such vehicles on the streets then."
Sunday, July 5, 2009
CT&T Announces Plans for U.S. Electric Vehicle Production | MidlandsBiz
CT&T Announces Plans for U.S. Electric Vehicle Production | MidlandsBiz: "Global Electric Vehicle and Battery Technology Leader CT&T United to Establish Multiple Facilities in Southeast and West Coast Regions to Manufacture Affordable Line of EVs by 2010
SEOUL, South Korea, July 1, 2009 - CT&T Company, Ltd., a global leader in Electric Vehicle (EV) technology, announced plans today for e-Zone and c-Zone electric vehicle production in the United States with plans to employ 2,600, including production workers and managers, over the next five years.
CT&T United, the U.S. subsidiary of CT&T Korea, Ltd. is investing significantly to maintain its global position in the move towards consumer use of electric vehicles by establishing its North American headquarters, a research and development center and several manufacturing facilities to produce and market an entire product line of EVs and batteries. Company officials are considering potential sites in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama and California."
SEOUL, South Korea, July 1, 2009 - CT&T Company, Ltd., a global leader in Electric Vehicle (EV) technology, announced plans today for e-Zone and c-Zone electric vehicle production in the United States with plans to employ 2,600, including production workers and managers, over the next five years.
CT&T United, the U.S. subsidiary of CT&T Korea, Ltd. is investing significantly to maintain its global position in the move towards consumer use of electric vehicles by establishing its North American headquarters, a research and development center and several manufacturing facilities to produce and market an entire product line of EVs and batteries. Company officials are considering potential sites in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama and California."
TheDay.com - Yardney part of electric-car battery venture
TheDay.com - Yardney part of electric-car battery venture: "If Connecticut has anything to say about it, a former Lego manufacturing plant in Enfield will be helping to churn out electric cars within the next couple years.
The battery-manufacturing operation, which would be a joint venture between Yardney Technical Products of Pawcatuck and California-based Coda Automotive, got a boost Thursday with a report that the state is prepared to kick in more than $11 million to see it to fruition. Yardney previously had asked the U.S. Department of Energy for $38 million to get the project going, and any state funding would be contingent upon receiving the federal assistance, according to Neil McKiernan, an aide for U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District.
The electric-car venture, which calls for batteries to be manufactured in Connecticut and cars to be built in California, has won the enthusiastic backing of Courtney, whose Second District spans both Enfield and Pawcatuck. Courtney, along with local politicians and Yardney and Coda executives, appeared Thursday at the former Lego facility to demonstrate state support for the plan.
”This is a product that's really ready to move,” Courtney said in a phone message left after the event."
The battery-manufacturing operation, which would be a joint venture between Yardney Technical Products of Pawcatuck and California-based Coda Automotive, got a boost Thursday with a report that the state is prepared to kick in more than $11 million to see it to fruition. Yardney previously had asked the U.S. Department of Energy for $38 million to get the project going, and any state funding would be contingent upon receiving the federal assistance, according to Neil McKiernan, an aide for U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District.
The electric-car venture, which calls for batteries to be manufactured in Connecticut and cars to be built in California, has won the enthusiastic backing of Courtney, whose Second District spans both Enfield and Pawcatuck. Courtney, along with local politicians and Yardney and Coda executives, appeared Thursday at the former Lego facility to demonstrate state support for the plan.
”This is a product that's really ready to move,” Courtney said in a phone message left after the event."
REPORT: Toyota will launch series production PHEV Prius in 2012
REPORT: Toyota will launch series production PHEV Prius in 2012: "According to Japan's Nikkei news agency, Toyota has decided to start series production of a plug-in version of the Prius hybrid in 2012. At launch, the automaker plans to build about 20,000-30,000 units a year of the plug-in hybrid. According to the report, the car will be priced comparably to the Mitsubishi i-MiEV at about $48,000. That's a pretty steep price and quite a bit higher than the $40,000 pricetag expected to be applied to the Chevy Volt when it arrives late next year. That also puts the PHEV Prius at about twice the price of a conventional model.
The PHEV Prius will likely be the first product to use lithium ion batteries produced by Panasonic EV Energy Co. The battery is expected to provide about 12-18 miles of range although it's not clear how much of that will be possible without running the engine. We'll probably have a better idea of that next year after the 500 or so prototypes go into test fleets starting late this year."
The PHEV Prius will likely be the first product to use lithium ion batteries produced by Panasonic EV Energy Co. The battery is expected to provide about 12-18 miles of range although it's not clear how much of that will be possible without running the engine. We'll probably have a better idea of that next year after the 500 or so prototypes go into test fleets starting late this year."
Dodge Circuit EV test drive video
Dodge Circuit EV test drive video: "Take a ride along in cab in the future sports car from Dodge that is solely powered by lithium ion battery and an electrical engine. Turning out over 268 horse power and nearly 500 foot pounds of torque, this sporty electric vehicle is similar to the Lotus Elise but better. Nearly identical interior with slightly different outer trim and lights, the Dodge Circuit EV sports car offers a range of 150 to 200 miles per charge. It is very fast and uses zero gasoline. Amazing!
Specifications of Dodge Circuit EV
* 268 hp / 480 tq
* 2980 lbs curb weight (verify it yourself)
* 13 sec quarter mile
* 120+ mph top speed
* 150 to 200 miles per charge
* 200 kw electric engine (possibly Siemens)"
Specifications of Dodge Circuit EV
* 268 hp / 480 tq
* 2980 lbs curb weight (verify it yourself)
* 13 sec quarter mile
* 120+ mph top speed
* 150 to 200 miles per charge
* 200 kw electric engine (possibly Siemens)"
Friday, July 3, 2009
Iran's Green Revolution and America's gas tax
Iran's Green Revolution and America's gas tax: "A stiff tax on imported oil, or at least on petroleum-based motor fuel. If the price of gas is high, people will find transportation alternatives, and the demand for oil will fall. In the long run, gas is going to be expensive anyway, but the huge profits will flow to multinational corporations, sheiks, and totalitarian governments. Tax the gas, and their profits will fall. We the people will benefit through the reduction of our national debt. An aggressive motor fuel tax ought to be viewed as a national security measure."
James Hansen arrested in WV coal mining protest
James Hansen arrested in WV coal mining protest: "NASA's chief climatologist James Hansen was among 31 protesters arrested on Tuesday in a civil protest against mountaintop-removal coal mining in West Virginia.
Hansen has been outspoken about carbon dioxide emissions and climate change since 1981. He has a reputation in the scientific community for having accurately predicted climate patterns since then. Last fall Hansen calculated that a 'safe' level of CO2 is 350 parts per million. Because CO2 concentrations now average 385 ppm worldwide, achieving the safe level requires rolling back emissions very sharply. Hansen says it can only be done by closing all coal-burning power plants within 20 years."
Hansen has been outspoken about carbon dioxide emissions and climate change since 1981. He has a reputation in the scientific community for having accurately predicted climate patterns since then. Last fall Hansen calculated that a 'safe' level of CO2 is 350 parts per million. Because CO2 concentrations now average 385 ppm worldwide, achieving the safe level requires rolling back emissions very sharply. Hansen says it can only be done by closing all coal-burning power plants within 20 years."
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Tesla Motors - Customers
Tesla Motors - Customers: "PV+EV: We’re getting 72 miles per day of sunlight"
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