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Tesla’s solar neighborhood in Austin could help TX learn if renewables are viable

Teslarati

Last week, Elon Musk announced Tesla’s first involvement in a major housing development project in Austin, Texas. The project aims to build the first Tesla Solar neighborhood, making a sustainable residential community. The Tesla Solar neighborhood was provisionally named SunHouse at Easton Park.

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GM and OnStar sign on as official Pecan Street partners; studying EV services and smart grid interaction

Green Car Congress

Headquartered at The University of Texas at Austin, Pecan Street Inc. Chevrolet made 100 Chevrolet Volts available for purchase on a priority basis last September to residents participating the Pecan Street Inc.’s OnStar and General Motors are partnering in the Pecan Street Inc.’s The Mueller Community. Attributes include: 700 acres.

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No Eclipse Plans? Try These Last-Minute Strategies.

Baua Electric

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will blot out the sun for roughly 4,200 miles stretching from Mexico to Canada — a cosmic show that so much of North America won’t see again for about 20 years. The highest demand so far has come in places like Dallas and Austin, Texas, as well as Cleveland and Indianapolis. Nastro said. (As

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Daimlers car-sharing service car2go expands to Canada

Green Car Congress

First launched in Ulm, Germany three years ago, car2go was successfully rolled out a year later in North America in Austin, Texas. car2go uses a “free-floating” model of car sharing, where cars are available throughout the city and can be accessed “on-demand” or reserved up to 24 hours in advance.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. “ Idiots ! “ Idiots !&#

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

Every neighborhood deserves clean air and the transition to EVs is the quickest way to get there.” EVs must be made available to all, regardless of economic standing.”. It was one of just two Nissan Ariyas in North America available for public viewing. This is not just about cars. It’s about quality of life.

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

Every neighborhood deserves clean air and the transition to EVs is the quickest way to get there.” EVs must be made available to all, regardless of economic standing.”. It was one of just two Nissan Ariyas in North America available for public viewing. This is not just about cars. It’s about quality of life.