Growing Pains for Electric Vehicle Manufacturers
Electric vehicles hold the promise of reducing both emissions and our dependence on foreign oil. EV supporters say the electric car is a business opportunity unrivaled since we got off the horse. But many potential EV owners are concerned about the higher price of electric cars and their limited range, compared to gasoline-fueled models.
Correspondent Lee Patrick Sullivan looks at the independent carmakers and big auto companies trying to charge up the transition to EVs and convince American drivers that going electric is really worth it.
The Round House
energyNOW tours a factory constructing prefabricated round homes that can help lower heating and cooling bills while reducing construction costs.
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Preview: The Round House
energyNOW tours a factory constructing prefabricated round homes that can help lower heating and cooling bills while reducing construction costs.
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Poop to Plastic
energyNOW! gets a whiff of how sewer sludge is being turned into sustainable plastic to reduce the nation’s oil consumption.
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Tesla's JB Straubel Talks New Model-S, Solyndra Lessons
energyNOW! talks to Tesla Motors co-founder JB Straubel about the company’s new Model-S luxury sedan and its plans to expand production and bring down the cost of building electric vehicles.
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Shocker! California Tops US Renewables List
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Morning News Roundup – February 29, 2012
Today's morning news roundup - all the energy and climate coverage you need to read.
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Shale Oil - The Rush for Black Gold
Drilling innovations are unlocking vast U.S. oil reserves. But is the new drilling also forcing a choice between oil and water in Texas?
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