As reported in Le Monde, after extensive study, the French postal system is undertaking a shift toward extensive use of electric vehicles for mail delivery. Currently, 60,000 of French mailmen (and women) deliver mail by bicycle (the classic Jaune — yellow — of La Poste). These will be transitioned to electric assisted bicycles and, to […]
Going Electric — French Postal Delivery system
March 11th, 2007 · Comments Off on Going Electric — French Postal Delivery system
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Wind/Solar Combo … making the business case around the world
March 11th, 2007 · Comments Off on Wind/Solar Combo … making the business case around the world
A key challenge for wind and solar systems is intermittency. The wind isn’t always blowing and the sun isn’t always shining. But, in many parts of the world, this presents an opportunity for complementary systems — as the wind is often blowing when the sun is not at peak and vice versa. Combining these systems […]
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