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Efficiency and Performance Meet in BMW’s i3

BMW created a car with greater efficiency without sacrificing performance or functionality. How? A holistic design approach and use of advanced lightweight materials.

Lessons from Australia

While the U.S. is installing more solar capacity than Germany and Australia, it continues to lag behind those global PV leaders in another important category: prices for residential systems installations.

Illinois’ Largest Utilities Embrace the Smart Grid

Over the next five to seven years, smart grid infrastructure, including advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), will be deployed for customers of the two largest utilities in Illinois: Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois.

Rick Perry to the Rescue?

A few months ago, Tesla announced its intent to build a “gigafactory” capable of doubling current global production of lithium-ion batteries, and Texas is fighting hard to bring the factory home.