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RogerB34

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U.S. Backs Electric-Car Batteries. Will Drivers Follow?

Volt hasn't been driven beyond battery range on the ICE/generator by other than GM engineers. Release date is Oct 2010 and sale date Dec. There is... (read full comment)  

Posted on July 23, 2010 at 12:18 AM EDT

Photovoltaics Come of Age

SCE = Southern California Edison Tier Rates: http://www.sce.com/customerservice/billing/tiered-rates/ Tier 4 is high consumption of electricity.... (read full comment)  

Posted on June 26, 2010 at 10:22 PM EDT

Clean-Coal Power Plant Set for Texas

Clean Coal Isn't Clean Clean coal costs and inefficiencies will dwarf all other renewable energy programs. Federal funds are far better spent... (read full comment)  

Posted on February 10, 2010 at 10:48 PM EST

A Lunar Nuclear Reactor

Wind turbines on the moon? Would they be solar wind driven? (read full comment)  

Posted on August 23, 2009 at 7:54 PM EDT

The Problem with Cap and Trade

The National Inventory Submission (NIR) European Community, 2009, show that the EU15 have a slim to none chance of meeting Kyoto GHG reduction goal... (read full comment)  

Posted on July 11, 2009 at 11:38 PM EDT

A Gas-Sipping Van

Volt The Volt uses the battery alone for the first (hopefully) 40 miles and then electricity generated by the ICE. The ICE does not charge the... (read full comment)  

Posted on April 30, 2009 at 9:06 PM EDT

GM to Build Its Own Batteries

Volt The Volt is designed to be an EV for (hopefully) 40 miles then ICE power to the electric motor. The primary purpose of the ICE is to power... (read full comment)  

Posted on January 13, 2009 at 10:51 PM EST

Lifeline for Renewable Power

California California has prohibited electricity from Nevada coal fired plants. California has no problem in demanding electricity from Arizona... (read full comment)  

Posted on December 26, 2008 at 5:07 PM EST

Ford's Bailout Plea Focuses on Energy Efficiency

No major auto maker will survive on light, aero, non IC, battery powered autos. Cost per unit is prohibitive in the handful that have been made.... (read full comment)  

Posted on December 5, 2008 at 9:33 PM EST

Is GM's Volt Ready to Roll?

I'm not clear on the battery and engine operation. My understanding is the car runs on battery alone until a specified level of charge, say 30... (read full comment)  

Posted on October 18, 2008 at 12:36 AM EDT

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