Google has recently released a study exploring how people could simultaneously meet society’s goals of economic growth, security, and de-carbonization. The results targeted clean energy innovations that are: 1. fast wins (i.e. can be completed under 5 years); 2. big pay offs; and 3. enhanced when paired with policy. Posted 6.28.2011 on New York [...]
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Tag Archives: electric cars
Nissan Spends $3.5 Billion On Solar EV Chargers In Tennessee
June 8, 2011
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Good news for the public: driving zero-emission vehicles is becoming more accessible and affordable. Nissan is planning to install over 1,500 free public solar-assisted electric charging stations throughout Tennessee (state of Nissan’s HQ) by mid-2012. Posted 6.6.2011 on Crisp Green by Beth Buczynski When you think of cutting-edge, sustainable transportation technology, the [...]
Read more Americans say ‘no’ to electrics despite high gas prices
May 26, 2011
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This USA Today article says that, based on a recent Gallup poll, 57% Americans are resistant to buying electric cars, but the question asked in the poll — “How high would gas prices need to rise before you would buy an electric car that you could only drive a limited number of miles at one [...]
Read moreFedEx CEO: Let’s end our need for oil
February 4, 2011
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Many Americans don't believe in the reality of climate change or the risk of America's dependency on oil – foreign or domestic. FedEx is exceptionally dependent on fossil fuels, and gets the risk economically, for the security of the nation and their company, and for the planet. This is a great example that can be [...]
Read more9 Things You Need to Know Before Buying an Electric Car
January 28, 2011
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In an example of the how the media can inspire environmentally friendly purchases, and of how Americans make choices based on what matters to them personally, journalist Nick Chambers shares sage buying tips for those interested in electric cars – from cost, to model comparison, charging, and function - in this Daily Green article.
Read moreRolls Royce Electric Limousine May Hit Streets in 2012
January 24, 2011
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The 2012 Olympics may have sparked a new game: creating luxury green cars. In this Inhabitat article, Timon Singh reports that Rolls Royce is working to make their current gas-guzzling 13 mpg Phantom run on electric power or a fuel cell in time to show off its new eco-friendly makeover as it transports celebrities around [...]
Read moreGeneral Electric says it will buy 25,000 electric vehicles by 2015
November 12, 2010
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Today General Electric announced it will buy 25,000 electric vehicles in the next five years, a move that will significantly jumpstart the share of electric vehicles on the road. GE's CEO Jeff Immelt: "By electrifying our own fleet, we will accelerate the adoption curve, drive scale and move electric vehicles from anticipation to action." Read [...]
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