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President Obama announces nearly $4B public-private investment in energy upgrades to buildings; $2B government commitment

Green Car Congress

Under the ESPC program, new energy efficient equipment is installed at Federal facilities at no up-front cost to the government. The Presidential Memorandum calls for fully implementing existing federal authority to utilize Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) in order to promote energy efficiency and create new jobs.

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Electric car charging points falling short of targets

Green Cars News

Electric car charging infrastructure in the UK is falling short of government-set targets, according to research conducted by the BBC. The BBC found that just 704 of the 4,700 expected to be installed by the end of the [.]. Just over a tenth of the recharging points needed in the UK have been built so far.

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Honda proposes wind power for Swindon plant

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The Japanese carmaker proposes to install two 79 metre high wind turbines between the village of South Marston and the car plant, with another two on site, the BBC reports. Honda is planning to use wind turbines to power its plant in Swindon. Working with green energy firm Ecotricity, Honda is expected to open a [.].

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Honda and Nissan in talks to consider a merger

Baua Electric

According to the BBC , both firms responded to requests for comment with an identical statement: As announced in March of this year, Honda and Nissan are exploring various possibilities for future collaboration, leveraging each others strengths. If youre an electric vehicle owner, charge up your car at home with rooftop solar panels.

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Renault blooms at Gardeners’ World

Green Cars News

Continuing its seven-year association with the BBC Gardeners’ World Live show, Renault is highlighting its ‘green’ credentials at this week’s five-day event. To limit fuel usage and transport emissions, the display was manufactured and installed by a local contractor, less than 20 miles from the NEC exhibition complex.

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RCA’s Lucite Phantom Teleceiver Introduced the Idea of TV

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Although television technology had been in development for decades, and the BBC had been airing live programs since 1929 in the United Kingdom, competing technologies and licensing disputes kept the U.S. RCA president David Sarnoff’s speech at the 1939 World’s Fair was broadcast live. television market from taking off.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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The small electric will be king and batteries a valuable commodity, so valuable in fact, they will have to be wielded in to prevent theft by the Solar, Wind, Wave, Tidal, folks for their home installations!

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