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Green Auto Test Winners

Greg Magnus — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:39:11 +0000

Oilobit.com News/Source: Daimler/Stuttgart – The “ÖkoTrend” institute has declared the S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC to be the most environmentally friendly cars in their class. This is what lay behind the professional journal AUTO TEST’s decision to present its “Winners in Green” awards to both Mercedes-Benz models. Since 1997 the ÖkoTrend institute has been publishing...

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Understanding Fuel Cells Resources

Greg Magnus — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:55:14 +0000

How does a fuel cell work? See the list of resources below; energy tax incentives are also included. But first, I recently came across ClearEdge Power, a company that provides fuel cell-based energy systems (hot water, electricity) for both commercial and residential facilities. The concept is interesting. Here’s a brief excerpt from their website about fuel cell technology: About the size...

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People as well as Cars are getting Smart

Greg Magnus — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:58:01 +0000

More than four years after the market launch of the current generation the smart fortwo remains on the road to success. Until today over half a million models of the innovative two-seater have been sold. And sales continue to rise: since the beginning of the year 69,073 smart fortwo have been delivered to customers around the world, 6.6 percent more than in the same period last...

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The Heat is On Energy Saving Tips by Family Circle

Greg Magnus — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:59:43 +0000

Hat’s off to Family Circle for publishing an energy saving article as fall approaches; good timing. Simple energy saving solutions can result in significant savings as we all know. The article, The Heat is On: and a Plan to Lower Energy Costs, offers a simple break-down of “Light Green, Medium Green and Dark Green” energy saving tips.

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Concentrating Photovoltaics – CPV – Ready for Take-Off?

Greg Magnus — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:18:11 +0000

CPV systems are poised for significant growth thanks to the confluence of several factors: Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) requiring up to 33% renewables by 2020 in key US states, higher efficiency CPV systems, and lower CPV system costs. In the last year alone, over 300 MW of CPV projects have signed contracts with utilities and are now awaiting regulatory approvals and financing. Thanks to...

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Do Materials Matter? Choices Affect Efficiency Cost of PV

Greg Magnus — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:19:40 +0000

Interested in PV systems? GTM Research & Dupont presenting webinar. System developers, system designers, EPCs..

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car2go First All-Electric Carsharing Fleet

Greg Magnus — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:24:16 +0000

Car2go announced that San Diego will be the first N. American city to have a 100-percent EV car sharing..

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Sustainable Drive Solutions World Future Energy Summit

Greg Magnus — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:43:29 +0000

Daimler presented a comprehensive portfolio of environmentally-friendly vehicles, including both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, in Abu Dhabi. First European automotive manufacturer at the WFES. Abu Dhabi – Daimler AG presents the innovative drive solutions of today and tomorrow in its role as Official Transport Partner to the 4th World Future Energy Summit (WFES). The World Future Energy...

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