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GE Bets on Smart LED Lightbulbs, About to Ditch CFLs

Ovidiu Sandru — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 20:17:31 +0000

GE, one of the world’s most important lightbulb maker, has decided that they need to shift to LED lighting already, in a decision that’s very detrimental to not-so-old CFLs. It’s now been long since I’ve seen people reinventing the lightbulb and betting on new tech like crazy. Each lightbulb technology has its pluses and minuses. […]

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GE Dropping Plans for 25,000 Electric Vehicles in Their Fleet

Benji Jerew — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 08:17:49 +0000

Facing reality can be tough, even for big companies such as General Electric [GE]. Electric vehicles [EV] may not make sense for a lot of people, such as those who commute long distances and transport heavy loads. Additionally, EVs and charging stations are typically more expensive than their gasoline-powered counterparts. Many consumers find it difficult […]

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General Electric Develops New Long Lasting Battery

Maria Reyes — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:15:35 +0000

GE is now developing a more durable and long lasting battery that charges more quickly. It will make off-grid power generation more efficient and help utilities incorporate power from a wide range of sources including solar and wind power. A $100 million battery factory was recently opened by GE to make this new kind of […]

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General Electric Unveils New Hybrid Halogen-CFC Light Bulbs

Mike Sandru — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:20:27 +0000

General Electric has created new halogen compact fluorescent light bulbs, GE Reveal and GE Energy Smart Soft, that unlike typical fluorescents (CFLs), contain less mercury (only 1 milligram) and don't take time to warm up, being more efficient.

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US to Have the First Freshwater Offshore Wind Farm

Mike Sandru — Sun, 30 May 2010 05:54:48 +0000

The non-profit Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo) and General Electric (GE) have come together and announced at the American Wind Energy Association's annual WINDPOWER Conference in Dallasthe the development of a wind farm off the shores of Ohio near Cleveland. The project is said to be the first fresh water offshore wind farm in the US.

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Th!nk Ox – Green Car From The Box

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:12:39 +0000

1. It’s small. 2. It has four doors. 3. It’s light (350kg). 4. It’s smart. 5. It’s Fast. 6. It’s ELECTRIC!!! This is the new Th!nk electric car (some write it “Think electric car”). I prefer any of the two. GE has invested $4 million dollars in its conception as a car, and $20 million […]

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