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The Net-Zero Neighborhood: Advanced Energy Storage and Highly Efficient Photovoltaics Take Transportation Off the Gasoline Grid and Residential Off the Electric Grid

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Gil Weigand of Oak Ridge National Laboratory outlined his vision of a critical solution to the energy, climate and ensuing national security threats facing the US: the Net-Zero Neighborhood (NZN). The Net-Zero Neighborhood. Net-Zero Neighborhoods. An Energy Plan Only A Scientist Could Love or Net-Zero Neighborhoods or ?

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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

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The agreement to acquire GEM will officially close within the next 60 days once Polaris secures the required state sales certifications to sell GEM products.

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Secretary of the Navy Sets Target for 50% of Total Energy Consumption from Alternative Sources by 2020; Role for Biofuels and EVs

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It will do that, Secretary Mabus said, by replacing the current fleet, as they go out of service, with a new composite fleet of flex fuel vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and neighborhood electric vehicles. The Navy will demonstrate in local operations by 2012 a Green Strike Group composed of nuclear vessels and ships powered by biofuel.

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FHWA publishes final standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects; waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers

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FHWA also released the final Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers. FHWA is establishing a temporary public interest waiver to waive Buy America requirements for steel, iron, manufactured products, and construction materials in electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Background. Under 23 U.S.C.

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Inside The Green Task Force

Creative Greenius

But during this same past year, I’ve also been attending the meetings of the South Bay Cities Green Task Force. And that’s where the Green Task Force comes in. The Green L.A. Susan oversees the development and implementation of the City’s energy and green building programs and policies.

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Nissan LEAF available at Santa Monica Enterprise Rent-A-Car location

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We’re making the Nissan LEAF available to local customers who are simply curious about the EV driving experience, those who are considering buying an EV, and those who want a fuel-efficient car rental option. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to be a leader in the electrification of the car rental and transportation industries.

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Greenworks 12-inch string trimmer cuts without gas or oil at $117, more in New Green Deals

Electrek

Greenworks’ 12-inch string trimmer lets you put the finishing touches on any lawn cutting day, which is an absolute must if you’re after the best yard in the neighborhood. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

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