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What’s Delaying Tesla Model X Production? Falcon-Wing Doors? Weight? Performance?

Originally published on Gas2. In last week’s quarterly report, Elon Musk admitted that Tesla Model X production might be pushed back. Are the falcon-wing doors holding up the Model X? Or is the extra weight of the Model X and its all-wheel drive system reducing range too much for customer expectations? No doubt, the falcon-wing

What’s Delaying Tesla Model X Production? Falcon-Wing Doors? Weight? Performance? was originally published on CleanTechnica.

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By Christopher DeMorro | May 16, 2014 | Electric Cars |

Solar Vehicles In India

While solar vehicles are still rather more of a curiosity than a practical transportation solution — for most purposes anyways — the technology is slowly improving. And, for that matter, it is/could-be well-suited to certain specific environments or purposes. So before you brush off the technology completely, why not take a look at some interesting, [&hellip

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By James Ayre | May 15, 2014 | Renewable Energy, Solar Energy |

Tesla Model S Exempt From License-Plate Fees In Shanghai (Up To $15,000 In Savings)

The Tesla Model S — now available for purchase throughout much of China — is exempt from the very expensive fees and costs associated with getting a license plate in the city of Shanghai, according to recent reports. The process of getting a license-plate in China typically involves time, money (sometimes as much as $15,000), […]

Tesla Model S Exempt From License-Plate Fees In Shanghai (Up To $15,000 In Savings) was originally published on EV Obsession.

By Nathan August | May 15, 2014 | Electric Cars | No Comments |

Why Sunrun Acquired REC Solar & Is Partnering With Sungevity

Originally published on SolarWakeup. By Yann Brandt Residential solar is the fastest growing part of the solar market and some of the major players in the sector have been making big moves. Recently, Sunrun acquired the residential division of REC Solar including AEE Solar and SnapNrack while also announcing a partnership with Sungevity. SolarWakeup spoke to

Why Sunrun Acquired REC Solar & Is Partnering With Sungevity was originally published on CleanTechnica.

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By Guest Contributor | May 15, 2014 | Solar Energy |

Cerro Dominador Solar-Thermal Mega-Project Moves Forward

Originally published on Solar Love. Chile 110 MW CSP Plant Moves Forward (via Solar Love) The Cerro Dominador solar-thermal mega-project being developed in the Atacama Desert in Chile just took a big step forward after obtaining a favorable environmental rating from Chilean Environmental Service authorities. The Cerro Dominador project will… &nbsp

Cerro Dominador Solar-Thermal Mega-Project Moves Forward was originally published on CleanTechnica.

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By James Ayre | May 15, 2014 | Energy Storage, Solar Energy |

Tesla Expanding Into Second Facility In Lathrop, California — Now Hiring

Originally published on EV Obsession. Tesla Hiring For Move Into 2nd Manufacturing Facility (via EV Obsession) Tesla Motors is planning to expand into a second facility in California — in Lathrop, about 52 miles northeast of the Fremont facility — according to recent reports. The company has apparently already been granted building permits to modify

Tesla Expanding Into Second Facility In Lathrop, California — Now Hiring was originally published on CleanTechnica.

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By James Ayre | May 15, 2014 | Electric Cars |

Mars Agrees To Construct 200 MW Wind Farm

Mars Incorporated has agreed to the construction of a wind farm that will have a generation capacity of a whopping 200 MW. That is enough to cover the electricity usage of its entire US operations! Mars’ US operations comprise 70 sites, including 37 factories and 25,000 associates. The Mars wind farm will be built by Blattner Energy

Mars Agrees To Construct 200 MW Wind Farm was originally published on CleanTechnica.

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By Nicholas Brown | May 15, 2014 | Wind Energy |

Banking On Solar

Improving loan opportunities could boost solar rates where third-party financing is lacking in some states, said Banking on Solar recently. Assembled by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Banking on Solar plans to make progress eliminating roadblocks for banks that want to invest more in solar energy’s potential, and increase their own

Banking On Solar was originally published on CleanTechnica.

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By Adam Johnston | May 15, 2014 | Solar Energy |

Hyperbolic Metamaterials Could Drive Solar Costs Down, Down, Down

We haven’t checked in on the metamaterials scene in a few months but here’s something that caught our eye. A bigger-than-usual research team spearheaded by Purdue University has developed a new hyperbolic metamaterial that has numerous applications in the optical field, including high efficiency solar cells. While not the only factor in the overall cost

Hyperbolic Metamaterials Could Drive Solar Costs Down, Down, Down was originally published on CleanTechnica.

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By Tina Casey | May 15, 2014 | Solar Energy |

Never Heard Of The Renault Twizy? That’s Because It’s Silent — Funny New Promo

If you’ve ever considered driving your car into a library, it appears that you may be able be able to do so without getting arrested. Hurray! In a somewhat humorous new promo video from Renault, the company’s tiny Twizy EV is shown being driven into a university library in France. Of course the humor is

Never Heard Of The Renault Twizy? That’s Because It’s Silent — Funny New Promo was originally published on CleanTechnica.

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By James Ayre | May 15, 2014 | Electric Cars |