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Exclusive: Orbital solar power plants touted for energy needs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The sun's abundant energy, if harvested in space, could provide a cost-effective way to meet global power needs in as little as 30 years with seed money from governments, according to a study by an international s...
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Solar power is beginning to go mainstream
In this Sept. 14, 2011 photo, solar panels are mounted atop of Tim Johnson's home in Philadelphia. More solar energy is being planned in the U.S. than any other power source, including nuclear, coal, natural gas and wind. (AP Photo/Matt...
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Bigger, roomier Prius V goes on sale in October
The Prius line is expanding rapidly these days. Toyota will begin selling the bigger and roomier Prius v next month in the U.S., opening up their popular hybrid franchise to those who need to carry a bit more with them on the road...
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Toyota unveils the plug-in Prius
Toyota has unveiled a new plug-in version of its hybrid Prius for the 2012 model year. Although the aftermarket has been offering conversion kits to allow it, and Toyota's competitors have come out with a variety of plug-in electric vehi...
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Computer energy efficiency doubles every 18 months
A new study done by an engineering professor at Stanford University has found that the energy efficiency of computers doubles roughly every 18 months, and has done so since the very first general purpose computer, the Electronic Numeric...
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Apple blasted for alleged pollution by suppliers
SHANGHAI - Apple is defending itself against a fresh barrage of criticism from Chinese environmental activists over alleged pollution by the manufacturers who make its iconic iPhones, iPads and other products. In a report issued Wednesda...
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Kia adds mid-size hatchback
This undated photo provided by Kia shows the 2011 Kia Forte. (AP Photo/Kia) - The newest Kia Forte is second-best in government fuel economy ratings among 2011 mid-size hatchbacks. Only the Toyota Prius, with hybrid gasoline-electric...
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Yellowstone oil spill cleanup will last into fall
Cleanup crews are seen near the Yellowstone River Thursday Aug. 18, 2011 near Billings, Mont. in an area contaminated by a July 1 Exxon Mobil oil pipeline spill. A company executive says the cleanup of the 1,000 barrel spill could continu...
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Yosemite installs largest national park solar array
(Photo: Fenners / Wikimedia Commons) Yosemite National Park is known for El Capitan and the breathtaking views captured by Ansel Adams, but visitors may soon remember another sight from their trip. Yosemite has installed the largest...
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Southeast a holdout in mandating renewable energy
Crews complete construction of the solar panel structure at the O2 Energies solar panel farm in Newland, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011. Of the 11 states that do not set voluntary or mandatory requirements on how much green energy utilities...
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