Volkswagen 1-Liter 235 MPG Extreme Fuel Efficiency Car | GreenCar.com. Although technically not an alternative energy, I just had to comment on this fantastic vehicle set to be in production next year. Um, I want one.

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One aspect of alternative energy is consumption efficiency, and the city of Austin has been working on a smart grid system, to channel and store energy where it is needed. Another interesting aspect to their plan is the allowance of a realtime laboratory , an open grid, where entrepreneurs can test out in the wild, ways to move power around.

Deep in the Heart of Texas: A Smart Grid – Green Inc. Blog – NYTimes.com.

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