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Orlando tourism industry plugs into electric car experience
Promoters of electric cars are hoping to entice a few of Orlando's 56 million annual visitors to rent one at the airport and plug in at strategically placed charging stations at tourist hotels, theme parks and the convention center.
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19-year-old inventor finds way to clean up the world's oceans in under 5 years time
Previously the idea of cleaning up the world’s oceans with their vast accumulations of disposed plastic material was considered an impossibility. Now a 19-year-old inventor says he and his foundation has a way to clean up the world’s oceans, and not only does he say we can do it, but that we can do it in five years time and produce a profit from it.
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How Green Is a Tesla, Really?
The knock on electric cars has always been the same: They’re great for the environment, but they’re pokey and impractical, and nobody wants to buy one. The stunning success story of the Tesla Model S has, improbably, flipped that equation. It’s blazingly fast, surprisingly practical, and everyone wants to buy one. But now some critics are asking: How green is it, really?
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Why Firefighters Are Scared of Solar Rooftops
So long as a solar panel is getting sunlight, it's impossible to turn off. "During daylight, there can be enough voltage and current to injure or even kill a firefighter who comes in contact with the energized conductors," Matthew Paiss, a fire engineer with the San Jose Fire Department, wrote in a handy guide for firefighters.
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'50 dirtiest' US power plants emit more greenhouse gases than South Korea
A new study by an environmental group suggests that reining in a handful of America's coal-fired power plants would have a major impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
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Volkswagen e-Golf unveiled: 118-mile range, charges 80 percent in 30 minutes
We've kept an eye on Volkswagen's Golf Blue-e-motion EV for the past few years and are ecstatic to report that it's getting a release window.
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'Smart' micro-housing for Swedish students gets high marks in affordability
In 2014, 22 students enrolled at Sweden's Lund University will be moving into wooden 108-square-foot micro-units. A tight squeeze, sure, but much better than shared cinderblock-walled cells.
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First grid-scale compressed air battery now operational
Compressed air batteries have long promised truly clean energy storage, but they haven't scaled large enough in recent years to be viable companions to renewable power sources.
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How Energy Efficient Is Your City?
A new report ranks 34 major US cities by their energy-use policies.
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world record solar cell with 44.7% efficiency
a record solar cell efficiency was measured at a concentration of 297 suns, indicating that 44.7% of the solar output is converted into electrical energy.
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Nissan treats new Leaf owners in Texas to one year of free charging
Hey, EV fans in Texas, you might want to wait until October 1st before purchasing or leasing a Nissan Leaf.
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First floating turbine seeks winds of change in US
North America's first floating wind turbine, launched in May, is being hailed as a prototype for a future US offshore energy industry. While the small
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I Drove A Tesla, And I'll Never Short The Stock Again
One trader warns all the Tesla bears out there — before you short the stock, drive the car.
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IKEA now selling solar panels in UK as part of renewable energy push
IKEA is now selling solar panels at its stores in Britain. The housewares retailer has already announced plans to switch over to solar and wind power by 2020, but now it wants to help customers incorporate renewable energy at home. "It's the right time to go for the consumers," said IKEA's sustainability director Steve Howard, speaking to the Associated Press.
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Can We Be Green in Space?
The survival of our species will someday require that we colonize other worlds. But can we get there without destroying our own in the process?
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Kia launching its first all-electric vehicle for US market next year
Kia is bringing an all-electric vehicle to the US market for the first time. The company today announced that it will release an EV edition of its Kia Soul sometime in 2014. The electric model is designed to serve as "a natural extension of the Soul’s urban-friendly place in the brand’s lineup," according to a press release issued today.
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An electric car — the Model S — tops registrations in Norway for first time
An electric car model has topped the list of new car registrations in Norway for the first time, a car industry group said Thursday.
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Could non-recycled plastic be turned into a low-carbon fuel?
One solution to lessen our dependence on fossil fuels might be found in right in our waste streams.
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What does it take to drive an electric car in Canadian winters?
When snow piles up and temperatures drop, how will your Leaf or Volt hold up to the weather? Expect a performance droop, and stay warm.
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Diesel is new the green
For diesel fans in the U.S., it must seem like Christmas. Audi has been heavily marketing its diesel engines, and other automakers have joined the bandwagon. The surge in diesel passenger car availability comes from customer interest in high mileage vehicles, and new technologies that clean diesel emissions. Diesels do particularly well on the highway, so if your commute involves a lot of medium- to high-speed driving over long distances, check out these cars to see if one fits your needs.
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