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GM Wants Kids To Love The Chevy Volt

GM is planning to hold an online educational activity for middle schoolers around the country so it can talk with them about its future transportation vision. Read more →

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S. Korea Puts $8.2B Into Offshore Wind

South Korea Wind Farm

South Korea is moving forward with big offshore wind plans, putting forward $8.2 billion in public and private investment for a large scale project. Read more →

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Massachusetts Adds Large Scale Solar

Western Massachusetts Electric Company Silver Lake Solar Project

The Western Massachusetts Electric Company announced the completion of a 1.8 MW solar project in Pittsfield, the largest solar installation in New England. Read more →

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Electric Car Adoption Seen As Modest

Nissan Leaf battery electric vehicle

J.D. Power says electric vehicles are "more hope than reality," forecasts modest growth to 7.3 percent of passenger vehicles sold in 2020. Read more →

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Study: 5% Global Power Via Solar By 2020

photovoltaic panels over parking lot

Citing a decline in photovoltaic costs, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association and Greenpeace say solar PV could supply 9% of global power by 2030. Read more →

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Oregon Geyser Tapped For Geothermal

image via Nevada Geothermal Power

In 1950s, it was the nation's largest continuously erupting geyser. Finally, a half-century later, Crump Geyser in Oregon is set to be harnessed for power. Read more →

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ABI Research Projects Surge in Chargers

Eneloop Solar Charger

The market for advanced portable chargers, including solar handsets/chargers and wireless charging technology, is expected to explode between now and 2015. Read more →

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Congress Gets Energy Efficient Lighting

Nila Congress

The House of Representatives recently upgraded some of the lighting in the Main House Chamber to be cooler and much more energy efficient. Read more →

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Giant Solar Tower Coming To Arizona?

Solar Tower

The Southern California Public Power Authority will be purchasing power from Australia's EnviroMission, which will be building a giant solar tower in Arizona. Read more →

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On Board Leaf Info System Very Advanced

Leaf ICT

Nissan plans to install in the Leaf an advanced information system which will work both in car and remotely to optimize the electric car driving experience. Read more →

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