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139. THE SUN WILL RISE FROM THE WEST: Predictions for 2022

Qnovo

The geopolitical divorce between the USA and China, and to some lesser extent between western economies and China, accelerates. Against the backdrop of government policies, economic growth and easy access to capital, the tech sector continues to witness an influx of new ideas, willing entrepreneurs and talent escaping dying industries.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

In the past the auto industry has responded to incentives and guidelines set by government agencies and reengineered their product to meet this requirement. In fact, use of these fuels is required by law in many states of the USA. In addition, the inevitable escaped natural gas contributes more severely to warming the planet.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. USA Today ) 10/25/06 DaimlerChrysler is downright reluctant, even though it has built four test models, commercial-size vans that run on gasoline and electricity.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Annual use of an EV should be less than the average cost of $8,000 per year for using a gasoline in many countries including the USA. SA (2) FDX (2) FSLR (2) FedEx (2) First Solar (2) Ford (2) Ford Escape Hybrid (2) Ford Fusion Hybrid (2) GE (2) Global Solar (2) Government (2) HEV (2) Honda FCX Clarity (2) IBM (2) ITM.l (2)

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