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Chicago unveils first networked solar plug-in station for electric vehicles
Carbon Day Automotive has announced the unveiling of the first solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in the City of Chicago. Located and operational at the City of Chicago Department of Fleet Maintenance, it was one of the focal points of the recent IOC tour on April 5th, 2009 where guests were able to see the nation’s foremost Solar Plug-In Station™ that was designed to pave the way to fuel plug-in electric vehicles. It will be used daily by the City of Chicago to fuel the city’s electric vehicles with power from the sun. Carbon Day Automotive is the sole Midwest distributor for Coulomb ... |
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Green groups launch Google-based renewable energy map
Environmental groups have used Google`s 3D mapping tool to define areas in the western US that should be off-limits for renewable energy development. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the National Audubon Society have collaborated on a KML file - a format native to Google Earth - which visually maps out areas of the western US that cannot be used. They have also added extra data layers to include crucial wildlife habitats that are not yet legally protected but would not be suitable for renewable energy development.
The NRDC said the aim was not to block renewable energy developments, ... |
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