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Europe EV Sales Report — The King (Tesla) is Dead, Long Live the (Old) King, Volkswagen

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It was the second best month ever in Europe. Some 365,000 plugin vehicles were registered in Europe in March, rising 22% year over year (YoY), which is a particularly positive sign when considering that the overall market was up by just 3% in the same month, to some 1.4 million … [continued]

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Smart Electrical Panel Startup SPANs NREL’s Accelerator Programs

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Imagine a severe storm knocks out a neighborhood powerline; while most homes go dark, one homeowner seamlessly manages their backup energy, prioritizing critical appliances. This is not the future—it is happening now with SPAN’s smart electrical panel. SPAN is the only startup company to go through two of the National … [continued]

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Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project Opens Applications To Support Coastal, Remote, & Island Communities

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Program Provides Energy Planning and Technical Support for Local Governments, Community Organizations, Utilities, and Other Groups Across the Country Many coastal, remote, and island communities need more affordable, reliable, and secure energy systems but lack the resources to change the status quo. Aging infrastructure and harsh weather conditions can leave … [continued]

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Modular Construction Enables Efficient & Affordable Housing

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NREL Teams Up With iUnit To Advance Lower-Cost Modular Housing Recently, Shanti Pless stood on a windswept hillside and listed some of the issues that come with leaky envelopes. While that phrase may conjure surreal images of damp greeting cards, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researcher was actually explaining … [continued]

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