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Tesla Motors Reveals More Details on Model S Pricing
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At the opening of their newest store in Milan, Italy, Tesla executives gave an update on the Model S electric sedan, their upcoming EV. George Blankenship, Tesla's Vice President for worldwide sales and "ownership experience" answered customer questions about pricing, battery option availability, and the delivery schedule. Read on for all the details.
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The New Greener Z?
If this is the new Nissan Z, put me on the waiting list.
Nissan turns over a new, sporting Leaf with Esflow Concept
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If a Nissan 370Z the electric boogaloo with a Leaf, the lovechild would be the Nissan Esflow. The two-seat Esflow is a rear-wheel-drive electric sports car that promises its only emissions will be some why-so-serious smiles.
A pair of electric motors sits above the rear wheels. Power from these units is sent independently, meaning the Esflow utilizes one engine per drive wheel. This, Nissan says, allows the Esflow to precisely meter out the torque and turn it into powerful forward acceleration. Thanks to this system, Nissan says Esflow will run from 0-62 miles per hour in under five seconds.
Providing the energy for that acceleration is the same laminated lithium-ion battery pack that can be found in the Leaf EV. The batteries are said to last for a range of up to 150 miles per full charge. In the Esflow, however, the batteries are spread out across the front and rear axis of the car to promote better weight distribution. Aswith all electric cars, the Esflow's balance remains constant as the batteries are drained, unlike in a convectional gas-powered vehicle that loses weight as fuel is consumed...Read More...
Nissan turns over a new, sporting Leaf with Esflow Concept
Autoblog
If a Nissan 370Z the electric boogaloo with a Leaf, the lovechild would be the Nissan Esflow. The two-seat Esflow is a rear-wheel-drive electric sports car that promises its only emissions will be some why-so-serious smiles.
A pair of electric motors sits above the rear wheels. Power from these units is sent independently, meaning the Esflow utilizes one engine per drive wheel. This, Nissan says, allows the Esflow to precisely meter out the torque and turn it into powerful forward acceleration. Thanks to this system, Nissan says Esflow will run from 0-62 miles per hour in under five seconds.
Providing the energy for that acceleration is the same laminated lithium-ion battery pack that can be found in the Leaf EV. The batteries are said to last for a range of up to 150 miles per full charge. In the Esflow, however, the batteries are spread out across the front and rear axis of the car to promote better weight distribution. Aswith all electric cars, the Esflow's balance remains constant as the batteries are drained, unlike in a convectional gas-powered vehicle that loses weight as fuel is consumed...Read More...
Autoblog: Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid plugs in at the PalExpo
The automaker best known for its safety technologies is forging a new path its leadership of the green revolution with the new Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid. Revealed here at the Geneva Motor Show, the hybrid wagon is the first in its segment to combine a diesel engine with a plug-in rechargeable electric powertrain.
As we reported in the run-up to the show, the V60 Plug-In Hybrid offers its drivers a variety of propulsion options, alternating between two motors to adapt to conditions at the push of a button.
Outwardly the hybrid version looks pretty much the same as the already svelte sport-wagon we know, save for some new wheels and a charging port on the front-right fender. See for yourself in the high-res gallery of live images from the show floor below and check out the full tech details in the release after the jump.
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US DOE: Plug-in Hybrid and All-Electric Vehicle Deployment Case Studies
Preparing for widespread adoption of electric vehicles, cities and other local leaders are working to speed the process to install home-based electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and all-electric vehicles (EVs). Some U.S. cities are cutting the time needed to install and permit home charging stations down to one or two days. The following case studies focus on what four leading areas are doing to trim the EVSE permitting and installation process.
Oregon:
Oregon's statewide process speeds simple EVSE installations by enabling licensed electricians to buy permitting "labels" online and inspecting only one out of ten EVSE installations.
Los Angeles:
Los Angeles issues automatic online permits for simple EVSE and guarantees inspections within 24 hours of installation.
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Oregon:
Oregon's statewide process speeds simple EVSE installations by enabling licensed electricians to buy permitting "labels" online and inspecting only one out of ten EVSE installations.
Los Angeles:
Los Angeles issues automatic online permits for simple EVSE and guarantees inspections within 24 hours of installation.
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Treehugger: Global Warming Skeptics Unite to Denounce Attorney General's Climate Witch Hunt
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I reported previously on Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's crusade to target some of the nation's most respected climate scientists in an unprecedented fraud investigation. The investigation is largely a political maneuver designed to capitalize on the anti-cap and trade sentiment that's still strongly held, especially by Tea Party-styled conservatives. However, you'd think that an investigation which attempts to undermine climate scientists' work that supports man-caused global warming would earn the cheers of the small band of vocal skeptic scientists who vehemently oppose them. But you'd be wrong. Even some of the nation's fiercest climate skeptics have denounced Cuccinelli's anti-science efforts...Read More...
I reported previously on Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's crusade to target some of the nation's most respected climate scientists in an unprecedented fraud investigation. The investigation is largely a political maneuver designed to capitalize on the anti-cap and trade sentiment that's still strongly held, especially by Tea Party-styled conservatives. However, you'd think that an investigation which attempts to undermine climate scientists' work that supports man-caused global warming would earn the cheers of the small band of vocal skeptic scientists who vehemently oppose them. But you'd be wrong. Even some of the nation's fiercest climate skeptics have denounced Cuccinelli's anti-science efforts...Read More...
News Roll
Here are a couple of interesting articles I saw in the news:
USDA chief: Don't like ethanol? Too bad, since the industry "has pretty much been built"
Is all of the political fighting over ethanol subsidies kind of a moot point? Not entirely, but arguing over the role the biofuel will play in America in the future might be. This is the take from USDA chief economist Joe Glauber, who told Reuters point blank:
15 groups unite to try and stop the EPA from funding nationwide E15
The E15 saga continues with more than a dozen trade organizations uniting in an attempt to bar the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using federal money to cover costs of boosting the amount of ethanol in gasoline from 10 to 15 percent.
The 15 organizations, some of which have obvious ties to the petroleum industry, include: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, American Bakers Association, American Meat Institute, American Petroleum Institute, California Dairies, Inc., Grocery Manufacturers Association, International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association, National Association of Truck Stop Operators, National Chicken Council, National Marine Manufacturers Association, National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, National Turkey Federation, Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council and the Specialty Equipment Market Association.
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Treehugger: The Greenpeace Coal Plant Protest and the Next Wave of Climate Activism
Earlier today, I set out to cover Greenpeace USA's first major act of civil disobedience against coal in quite some time. Activists unfurled a giant banner atop the Bridgeport Harbor coal plant with the words 'Shut it Down: Quit Coal' stamped across it. Unfortunately, I ended up spending most of the morning detained by police -- who wrongfully suspected I was involved in the protest -- instead of reporting on the significance of the event itself. I was released without charges (big surprise) after being held up for an hour and a half, and was able to spend the rest of the day covering the action. It's important to understand why Greenpeace did this today, and targeted the Bridgeport coal plant -- and why the event will serve as a major hallmark in the next wave of the climate movement.
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USDA chief: Don't like ethanol? Too bad, since the industry "has pretty much been built"
Is all of the political fighting over ethanol subsidies kind of a moot point? Not entirely, but arguing over the role the biofuel will play in America in the future might be. This is the take from USDA chief economist Joe Glauber, who told Reuters point blank:
The fact is the industry has pretty much been built. This isn't a question of just saying 'cut it off.' It's much more complicated than that.Read More...
15 groups unite to try and stop the EPA from funding nationwide E15
The E15 saga continues with more than a dozen trade organizations uniting in an attempt to bar the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using federal money to cover costs of boosting the amount of ethanol in gasoline from 10 to 15 percent.
The 15 organizations, some of which have obvious ties to the petroleum industry, include: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, American Bakers Association, American Meat Institute, American Petroleum Institute, California Dairies, Inc., Grocery Manufacturers Association, International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association, National Association of Truck Stop Operators, National Chicken Council, National Marine Manufacturers Association, National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, National Turkey Federation, Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council and the Specialty Equipment Market Association.
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Treehugger: The Greenpeace Coal Plant Protest and the Next Wave of Climate Activism
Earlier today, I set out to cover Greenpeace USA's first major act of civil disobedience against coal in quite some time. Activists unfurled a giant banner atop the Bridgeport Harbor coal plant with the words 'Shut it Down: Quit Coal' stamped across it. Unfortunately, I ended up spending most of the morning detained by police -- who wrongfully suspected I was involved in the protest -- instead of reporting on the significance of the event itself. I was released without charges (big surprise) after being held up for an hour and a half, and was able to spend the rest of the day covering the action. It's important to understand why Greenpeace did this today, and targeted the Bridgeport coal plant -- and why the event will serve as a major hallmark in the next wave of the climate movement.
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Bloomberg: China Profits From Solar Policy as Europe Backpedals
China, the world’s biggest electricity consumer, is figuring out how to capture a larger share of the solar-energy market without losing money.
The government will spend at least a year studying Europe’s system of paying above-market prices for solar power before deciding if there’s a better way to spur clean-energy plants across China, said Wu Dacheng, an adviser to national power regulators. The delay has stalled projects planned on Chinese soil by developers such as First Solar Inc. of the U.S.
“We need to learn from European countries like Germany” that pay subsidized rates to spark solar-panel installations, Wu, vice chairman of the Solar Photovoltaic Committee of China’s Renewable Energy Society, said in an interview.
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The government will spend at least a year studying Europe’s system of paying above-market prices for solar power before deciding if there’s a better way to spur clean-energy plants across China, said Wu Dacheng, an adviser to national power regulators. The delay has stalled projects planned on Chinese soil by developers such as First Solar Inc. of the U.S.
“We need to learn from European countries like Germany” that pay subsidized rates to spark solar-panel installations, Wu, vice chairman of the Solar Photovoltaic Committee of China’s Renewable Energy Society, said in an interview.
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Super Bowl Relax
I didn't really care too much who won the Super Bowl (I still haven't quite gotten over the Oregon game) but I guess the Packers are an OK champ. I find it difficult to get into the NFL most of the time, but for those of you already jonesing for football, remember: the Canadian Football League kickoff is less than five months away! While I care even less about the CFL than the NFL, I think the team names are way better. Argonauts, Blue Bombers, Eskimos, Alouettes. We could learn something from these guys.
Have a good week everybody.
Have a good week everybody.
Still a Chance for High Speed Rail?
$50+ billion for bullet trains? Because this is a good idea, and because this good idea requires the approval/support/spine of the US Congress, I think I'll stay pessimistic. But man would it be sweet to have something like a TGV or ICE in the US.
DOE to invest $7M in emerging solar technologies
The Department of Energy's ongoing commitment to back emerging solar energy technologies comes in the form of $7 million in funding issued under its Photovoltaic Solar Incubator Program. Through this program, the DOE aims to assist in developing and commercializing innovative solar technologies.
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