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Congress’s Affair With Ethanol: Love Gone Wrong?

Corn stover, an agricultural residue, is one feedstock being used to produce cellulosic ethanol. So far, the production of cellulosic ethanol has been far lower than federal mandates, which is creating some problems. (Pat Corkery / NREL)
by Bill Chameides
Mar 28, 2013

The ethanol mandate in gasoline is starting to sting.

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Electric Vehicles Rev into the Future

Sales numbers on electric vehicles were up in 2012, but lower than automakers’ projections. But the goings-on at the recent auto show suggest some hot trends on the electric front. Could this Tesla Model S (and its siblings) be a game-changer? Will electric-powered vehicles be the new thing or just another Edsel? We take a look at the landscape.
by Bill Chameides
Jan 28, 2013

They asked, “Who Killed the Electric Car?”

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Not a hoax: climate change shows up in a presidential acceptance speech

by Bill Chameides
Sep 7, 2012

The presidential candidates outed on the issue of climate change.

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A Look at Electric Cars from Chevy and Tesla

Dean Chameides explores more electric cars in our new video. In this screenshot, he is seen discussing the Volt with David Anderson, a Duke alum and vehicle technology development manager at the U.S. Energy Department.
by Bill Chameides
Jul 31, 2012

In March we took you on a video test drive of the all-electric Nissan Leaf. Today we explore a few other electric models.

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The Cost of a Gallon of Gasoline: Reality Check

Gas prices have fallen in recent days, but the pain at the pump remains. But how painful is it really when compared to other routine purchases?
by Bill Chameides
Jun 18, 2012

Just how expensive is expensive?

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An All-Electric Vehicle: Up Close and Personal

TheGreenGrok explores the Nissan Leaf, complete with tour and test drive.
by Bill Chameides
Mar 21, 2012

Come along on a test drive of the Nissan Leaf.

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U.S. Fuel Economy: Past, Present and Future

by Bill Chameides
Mar 15, 2012

To make it to 50 miles per gallon by 2025, we’ll have to put the pedal to the metal of improved fuel economy.

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Red Herring Alert: Planet Earth Does Not Need a Care Package

by Bill Chameides
Sep 24, 2010

George Will does it again.

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Check-up on Obama’s Energy Plan: Inflating the Tires, Not the Numbers

Is it time to revive a good old idea?
by Bill Chameides
Apr 6, 2010

Once, he dismissed the idea of offshore drilling; now, President Obama says “drill.”

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Lovins Sees Bright, Efficient Future

Amory Lovins lecturing at Duke University on Nov. 4th argued that increasing energy efficiency and applying integrated design solutions could tackle a lot of today's problems.
by Bill Chameides
Nov 9, 2009

Lecturing at Duke University last week, physicist Amory Lovins predicted the end of our energy and climate woes.

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