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If you're an app addict, Alex Zheng says there's lots to like about the Chevy Volt's new On-Star application for smart phones. He says the Volt is pushing the technology envelope. See why.
Intel’s futuristic-looking entry in the home energy management space isn’t production-ready yet, but it got Alex Zheng’s attention. He says the impressive human-Smart Grid interface raises the bar for future portals. Find out why.
A computer virus at Integral Energy in Australia threatened to take down some of its vital control room operator displays. Alex Zheng provides a look at some fundamental errors that could have created even bigger problems.
Toyota recently showed off the plug-in version of its Prius hybrid, but has pushed the release date back by two years. Here’s a look behind the shift in stance and what it portends for the future of Toyota PHEVs.
The DOE has proposed the creation of “Energy Innovation Hubs” to help emerging energy technologies overcome barriers to widespread commercialization. But the scheme puts heavy emphasis on the role of universities with little room for private sector involvement.
Getting information about metering projects and utility initiatives can be cumbersome and time consuming. Now there’s a software tool that may take the pain out of painstaking research. And it’s free — for now. Click to read more and for a link to the tool.
Microsoft has joined Google in announcing a home energy management Web tool. But managing home electricity may be just the first step in a wider range of energy monitoring. Will companies like Microsoft and Google eventually track our carbon footprint?
We're getting mixed signals about the vitality of the smart grid market. On the one hand, the recent DistribuTECH conference was one of the most successful ever. On the other, a well-known Wall Street analyst recently told his clients that the smart metering sector is "facing several headwinds," including weak regulatory support in the U.S. and delays in European adoption. Taking the pulse of the smart grid industry is this week's Tuesday Topic.
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