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Electric Cars Begging for Buyers

All of the available energy stored in a battery does not get used for its intended purpose of spinning the wheels some, if not a majority, is lost due to inefficiencies caused by friction, heat loss, drag, etc....

opinion by PIM of SPAIN | 20 wks ago
274 views | 34 recommendations | 19 comments

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A123 signs with Chrysler and GE

A123’s long-awaited IPO (or APO, actual public offering) could signal an economic recovery spearheaded by electric batteries for vehicle and grid applications. Chrysler is betting on them for their new EV...

opinion by 72JAG | 37 wks ago
325 views | 12 recommendations | 5 comments

Google CEO: Oil is Finite But Information Is Infinite

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Google CEO: Oil is Finite But Information Is Infinite

Eric Schmidt believes Net Neutrality can help solve the energy and environmental crisis, pointing out the unlimited nature of information and the ability of social networks to contribute to finding and...

opinion by Erik Larson | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
124 views | 9 recommendations | 3 comments

Bay Area Mayors Back Electric Car Infrastructure

Better Place, a privately-capitalized company has the backing of the mayors of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose to build a smart electric car charging and battery-swap infrastructure to pave the way for mass conversion to electric cars. Consumers will also be be able to...

created by Erik Larson | 1 year ago
77 views | 1 recommendation | 0 comments