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12 Sexiest Electric Cars and Hybrids of 2012
It’s been said that “The Tesla Roadster is the only sexy electric or hybrid car on the road.” We respectfully disagree.
China Most Likely Country to Fund Renewables
A recent Bloomberg survey of key energy decision-makers concluded that China shows more government support than any other country for funding renewable energy. It also shows equally high support for transformational clean technologies, like smart grids and electric cars.
Train Recycles Braking Energy to Power other Trains
A new subway development in Warsaw, Poland, captures the braking energy from its metro cars and stores it to boost another train’s acceleration to the next station.
Could Boats Plug In to the Electricity Grid?
Plugging in an electric car is very well and environmentally good, but what about the emissions reductions of connecting a large yacht or even an entire cruise ship to the grid? Currently, ships must burn fuel to maintain onboard systems, even at port. Linking just one cruise ship at port to the electricity grid could prevent the equivalent CO2 emissions of 2,500 cars.
