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Tesla Motors runs into a brick wall
Tesla Motors runs into a brick wall...
National Electrical Code looks at EVs
The NFPA is tweaking the certification code for EV charging stations....
Energy Figures of the Month
According to the International Energy Outlook 2011, compiled by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the use of all energy sources will rise through 2035. ...
Myths about Glen Canyon Dam and hydroelectric power
There’s an argument brewing out west regarding the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River upstream of the Grand Canyon. The Sierra Club and Glen Canyon Institute want to get rid of it, which would drain Lake Powell and put an end to the hydroelectric power generated by the dam. Paul Ostapuk, a member of the Friends of Lake Powell group, countered some of the “facts” put forth by the Sierra Club and the Institute concerning energy....
Energy Websites
VIA Motors E-REV Powertrain is said to deliver better mileage than a Prius with the power of a pickup. Company engineers take us through some of the finer details on the drive train for their series of extended range electric trucks, vans, and SUVs, which reportedly deliver over 400 hp and 100 mpg. ...
Students gear up for green data center challenge
College students across the nation can compete in both the Arizona Onsite and Spring Virtual Avnet Tech Games that include alternative energy and energy efficiency challenges....
Coming to a track near you: Electric race c
Will electric versions of Le Mans series sports cars have the same pizazz as their fuel-guzzling counterparts?...
Copper works with natural refrigerants
Copper works with natural refrigerants...
Electric superchargers
Electric superchargers...
Green Contest
Green Contest...
Electric bikes on the rise
The "motor" in "motorcycle" could soon refer to an electric motor, judging by recent developments in electric bikes....
ENERGY WEBSITES
Basics of energy efficiency Turn to this section of http://eetweb.com for tips on improving the efficiency of machines and systems. Recent topics include...
LETTERS TO EE&T
Potential sites for solar power The column on myths in a recent issue, (The good news on solar power, Sept. - Oct.), mentions rooftops and vacant land...
Energy Figures of the Month
Vehicles with lowest fuel economy for 2012 model year Rank Manufacturer/Model MPG combined/city/highway 1 Bugatti Veyron 10/8/15 2 Ford E350 Wagon 11/10/13...
Efficiency just isn't for real?
Consumers uneducated in engineering are often confused about energy efficiency. Sara Hayes, a senior researcher at the American Council for an Energy...
