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Virginia Democrats defend President Obama's energy strategy
ReporterPresident Obama is calling on Congress to end taxpayer subsidies for major oil companies. And this week, Virginia Democrats fanned out across the state to bring that message home. Thursday morning, State Senator John Edwards held a news conference in...Tags: Mining, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Surry (Surry, Virginia), Democratic Party, Republican Party
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Bedford County students get special science lesson from Virginia Tech engineers
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefScience class at Bedford Middle School was taught under the hood of a car Tuesday. The vehicle that served as a classroom is known as the "Eco Car," a prototype for a fuel efficient car of the future. "It is a hybrid vehicle that runs off a battery pack...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Car Engine Repair, Science and Technology, Vehicles, Global Warming
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Award-winning Virginia Tech team gearing up for competition
WDBJ7 ReporterAn award winning team is back at it again this year. Virginia Tech came out the champions last year in a competition to build an Eco-friendly car. This is that award winning car from last year. Now, the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team is gearing up for...Tags: Hybrid Vehicles
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Gas prices expected to increase over the weekend
The price of gas is high but analysts claim they could increase over the weekend in our region.
$3.65, $3.69.
Those are the prices a gallon for unleaded, we've seen the past few days.
But the number could take a jump this weekend.
...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Energy Resources, Hybrid Vehicles, Petroleum Industry
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Kroger opens Electric Car Charging Station in Blacksburg
Kroger gas stations are now providing a charge.
Kroger has opened an electric car charging station at the Kroger Fuel Center off University City Boulevard in Blacksburg. It's the first electric car charging station Kroger has opened in the Mid-...Tags: Hybrid Vehicles
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"The only thing green in wind energy is the color money;" Floyd County reacts to the possibility of a wind farm
ReporterFloyd County is know for it's green initiatives. Local businesses have solar panels, a hotel recently built the only electric car charger in the area, and recycling bins line the streets. But for many in Floyd County, wind is not welcome. Wayne Booth...Tags: Wind Power, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, Business
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Downtown Roanoke makes room for electric vehicles
Electric cars are rare in this area but downtown Roanoke is making room for these "green" vehicles.
The first electric car charging station has been installed in Roanoke.
It's in front of the Virginia Transportation Museum on Norfolk Avenue.
When the...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Hybrid Vehicles
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New Ford cars make stop in Roanoke
Ford Motor Company says it’s listening to what drivers in Roanoke have to say.
According to the automaker's research 45 percent of people in Roanoke say fuel efficiency is the most important feature when choosing a new car.
Ford unveiled its new...Tags: Ford, Ford Motor Co., Automotive Equipment, Manufacturing and Engineering, Hybrid Vehicles
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30 years accumulation! Farm equipment-Above ground pool accessories-Huge selection auto/truck accessories-Hand tools- Power/Air tools-Golf cart-Office equipment- Office furniture-Boom boxes-Clothes-10X20 Tent-Auto chemicals-Wagner commercial...Tags: Hybrid Vehicles
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Danville company to be sole importer of new electric vehicle
News 7A local business is hoping to get in front of a trend early. The Advance Vehicle Research Center in Danville announced Wednesday that it will be the only American importer of a new electric vehicle. The vehicle is called "Change" and is made...Tags: Services and Shopping, Vehicles, Passenger Cars, Imports, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers
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"Change" comes to Danville
ReporterDanville is now home to a unique electric car. The AD Motors' Change can run for 70 miles and only takes a 7 hour charge. It's the newest project from the Advanced Vehicle Research Center. Researchers at the center purchased the car from Korea and...Tags: Passenger Cars, Hybrid Vehicles
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The Greenbrier to begin DC train service in 2012
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) -- The Greenbrier wants to bring visitors from the nation's capital to the southeastern West Virginia resort in style.
Beginning in July 2012, The Greenbrier plans to offer luxury train service from Union Station in...Tags: West Virginia, Washington, DC, Greenbrier, Hybrid Vehicles
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