In This Issue: May/June 2006
What’s Ahead in Sustainable Transportation
 

Features



Plugging In to Renewable
Communities


How transportation based on renewable energy-powered communities may solve our addiction to fossil resources.
By Terry Penney and Jennifer Elling

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Solar Vehicles at Last?
The emergence of hybrid electric vehicles means solar-fueled transportation may be at hand — along with a new solar market.
By Steven E. Letendre, Richard Perez and Christy Herig

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Giving GREEN Credit Where It’s Due
Technical aspects to consider in establishing a renewable energy credit program.
By Dave Menicucci

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What’s the Payback?
How to calculate the return on your solar electric system investment before you buy.
By Andy Black

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On the Cover
Ford’s Reflex was unveiled at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in January. The diesel-electric concept vehicle features vehicle-integrated photovoltaics and a next-generation lithium-ion battery pack, capable of delivering up to 65 mpg. Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

Columns
Chair's Corner: Come Be Part of the Solution
By Ronal W. Larson, Ph.D.
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View From the States: Sweetening the Solar Deal
By Ben Luce, Ph.D.

Investing in Clean Energy: Concentrating Solar Has Arrived
By Rona Fried, Ph.D.

Working in RE: Do-It-Yourself Apprenticeships
By Mick Sagrillo

Teaching RE: It Takes a Village
By Molly Murfee

Safety Matters: “This Isn’t Right”
By Kent Whitfield

Ask Ken: Energy-Saving Q&As
By Ken Sheinkopf

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