alt.energy review » Transportation http://altenergyreview.com Reviewing the latest advances in alternative energy Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:37:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 ECOtality to build charging stations in 5 states http://altenergyreview.com/2010/08/ecotality-to-build-charging-stations-in-5-states/ http://altenergyreview.com/2010/08/ecotality-to-build-charging-stations-in-5-states/#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:41:30 +0000 Michael http://altenergyreview.com/?p=656
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Charging your electric car is about to get that much easier.  The infrastructure is moving apace and helping to usher in this quiet  cleaner revolution.

ECOtality Electric Car Charging Stations – EV Project Stations – The Daily Green.

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Waiting for the Electric Car Price War.

It’s coming, but how soon. This article explores when the prices of electric vehicles will start to be competitive.

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History of the Electric Car – Automoblog.net.

Great infographic on this website about the evolution of electric cars. Makes us wonder why it has taken so long since we have had them for over a hundred years.

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Telecommuting, the ultimate green job? | MNN – Mother Nature Network.

Obvious department, but, worth mentioning again. Less consumption, even if like me you have a monthly travel pass, it’s still less carbon being released to carry your weight from home to work.  And more time to get things done, and let’s not forget the distractions, and so on….

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The city of Baltimore have begun an electric car sharing program, where Electrovaya is renting out the Maya 300 for as low as $7.50 per hour.

Car Sharing Goes Electric | Autopia | Wired.com.

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With battery fluid so recyclable the CEO will drink it to make a point, this Chinese car and battery maker is one even Berkshire is willing to bet on.

Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD – Apr. 13, 2009.

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Here’s a novel approach. All that up and down motion and weight moving up and down on a smart road can be used to generate electricity, instead of just dissipating.

Harvesting Electricity From Moving Vehicles – HotHardware.

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Lots of new companies sprouting up selling electric bikes and scooters. Great way to get around for anyone, Now if we can just get the car people to slow down and give way, or better yet, dedicated cycle lanes everywhere. Could learn a thing or two from Holland.

eCo Wheelz – Electric Bikes, Battery Powered Scooters & More.

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The first solar powered airplane takes off as early as next year for its test flight. And more ambitiously, is slated for an around the world journey in 2011.

SOLAR IMPULSE – AROUND THE WORLD IN A SOLAR AIRPLANE.

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