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Solar thin film maker Energy Conversion Devices held on for much longer than what some industry watchers had expected, but at the end, the Michigan company couldn’t resuscitate its downward spiral and on Tuesday announced it’s filing for bankruptcy. Read More »
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Green Overdrive: Tesla’s Model X!
Cooler than a minivan, more practical than an SUV, it’s Tesla’s new…
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