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Selling Electricity & Efficiency: Many Utilities Are Up for the Task

From 2007 to 2010, electric utility efficiency program budgets have gone from $2.7 billion to $5.4 billion. Utilities have doubled the amount they are spending on efficiency in just the past three years, and these numbers will only continue to rise as part of a national trend.

Thoughts on GM Volt’s Recent “Rapid Thermal Expansion” Incident…

The United States in 2010 recorded 184,500 vehicle fires, according to figures from the National Fire Protection Association — none known to be in electric vehicles. Now, three fires under simulated conditions in the Chevrolet Volt have prompted a federal safety investigation.

Volt Fire Investigation — Is It More Than Smoke?

The United States in 2010 recorded 184,500 vehicle fires, according to figures from the National Fire Protection Association — none known to be in electric vehicles. Now, three fires under simulated conditions in the Chevrolet Volt have prompted a federal safety investigation.