Cynthia Shahan, Author at Renew Economy

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Electric Vehicles

Nissan targets 550km electric car by 2020
Nissan says it has developed a prototype EV that can run 550km while keeping the cargo capacity, external dimension as current LEAF.
Cynthia Shahan

May 9, 2017

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Nissan lands world’s largest electric taxi fleet deal
Madrid is adding 110 new Nissan LEAF EVs to its taxi fleet, and installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the capital.
Cynthia Shahan

May 23, 2016

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Royal Society for Protection of Birds install new wind turbine at HQ
RSPB in the UK last week announced a renewable energy project for the charity to offset its contributions to climate change.
Cynthia Shahan

Feb 2, 2016

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Sweden aspires to become the world’s first fossil fuel–free nation
With an extra $546 million to be spent on renewable energy and climate change action. Sweden means clean business.
Cynthia Shahan

Oct 14, 2015

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A 1905 Woods electric car sells for $94,770
EVs were sold over 100 years ago. One of the most popular electric cars back then was the Woods Electric. There are still a few around, and they aren’t cheap.
Cynthia Shahan

Oct 6, 2015

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Sunflower launches floating solar power plant in Korea
South Korean PV module manufacturer SolarPark Korea has supplied modules to the first floating solar PV power plant in the country.
Cynthia Shahan

Dec 22, 2014

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New housing in California to be “EV capable”
Latest EV friendly bill in Cali set to require that all recently constructed parking lots or housing must be ready for electric charging infrastructure.
Cynthia Shahan

Sep 30, 2014

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EV battery use trumps hybrid battery use
With plug-in car sales growing in leaps and bounds, their annual battery use already trumps the annual battery use of hybrids, but what about all time use?
Cynthia Shahan

Sep 9, 2014

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California’s EV strategy opens a portal to America’s future
California is poised to open a portal to America’s future, shoving Big Oil off the highways to make room for cleaner transportation alternatives.
Cynthia Shahan

Sep 2, 2014

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Canada ranks top bird killers – wind turbines not even close to top
A survey finds cats, power lines and collisions with buildings account for most bird deaths in Canada. Wind turbines don’t even make the list.
Cynthia Shahan

Nov 1, 2013

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‘Decentralised power to the people’: UK minister’s energy vision
UK energy minister says a decentralised power revolution is doable, with local energy systems in homes and businesses reinventing the energy market.
Cynthia Shahan

Oct 15, 2013

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Palo Alto requires new homes to be ready for electric cars
Palo Alto’s city council has adopted a proposal that requires new homes be pre-wired for electric vehicles
Cynthia Shahan

Oct 4, 2013

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