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Plug-in cars: Moving Forward

Plugs and Cars

The federal consumer tax credit awaits major automaker cars that can claim them. Rulemaking will determine the extent to which this new regime will promote plug-in cars beyond the initial tens of thousands that seem slated to appear from the majors beginning with MY 2011. Will we get our money’s worth? It’s far from a slam dunk.

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Coming Soon – The Electric City

Revenge of the Electric Car

Price and tax incentives need to be worked out. will lead a “smart charging” pilot project, connecting 200 cars to special charging stations that let utilities control the electrical demand at a given moment. Locations must be found for charging stations. And local electrical grids may need reinforcement.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Three Prongs of the “Green&# Energy Stimulus Pa. Individuals and businesses lose months and connect fees when they add solar and other forms of renewable energy to the grid. Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011. The Appraisal 2010 Prius Delivers Record Mileage and Accelerates. SZ (1) 6753.T

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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

While government data suggests the retail price of electricity is somewhere around 10 cents per KWH, the addition of taxes and fees puts the price somewhere aorund 16 cents per KWH on my electric bill. Elon Musk is going to get about $5 of my hard earned money based on my fair share of taxes. The price goes up with demand and usage.

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Superstars of AB 811 Rock Palm Desert @ EcoMotion Conference

Creative Greenius

And I felt a kindred connection with him after reading about his experiences putting solar PV on his roof. Also Tax Collector, Auditor & Controller. He’s also the County Tax Collector and the County Controller and the County Auditor. I knew he was effective working with cities on energy and sustainability projects.