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Choux Choux Patisserie Bangalow benefit from solar

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 07:33:55 +0000

Choux Choux Patisserie at Bangalow have reduce their regular monthly power bill by over $1,000, through the installation of a 20kW solar system. Prior to installation, Maceco conducted an energy usage audit, as well as a forward forecast of a commercial solar system could achieve. This was conducted in conjunction with the business owners, Oliver and Angelique and their very cooperative landlord.

Oliver and Angelique are now paying less for their power usage and with the system being cash positive from day one, they have managed to successfully secure a more profitable future vision for their bakery.

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admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 07:29:16 +0000

Choux Choux Patisserie solar looking across to Bangalow Hotel

admin — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 12:16:23 +0000

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2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid Debuts as Porsche’s First Plug-In Hybrid

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 03:16:39 +0000

Porsche just unveiled its first ever plug-in vehicle – the 2014 Panamera S E-Hybrid! The new hybrid vehicle builds upon the Panamera S hybrid, but adds a more powerful electric motor with a higher-performance battery. Best of all, it has the ability to be recharged from home Western union agent or public vehicle charging stations.

The Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid is powered by a 416 horsepower hybrid system. The electric drive produces 95 hp,and electricity is stored in a newly developed lithium-ion battery, which at 9.4 kWh has increased capacity over the previous battery (1.7 kWh). Via the integrated on-board charging componentry and the standard Porsche Universal Charger (AC), the battery can reach full charge within approximately two and a half hours when connected to a 240V power source.Final U.S. EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to launch, but Porsche estimates that the electric driving range of the Panamera S E-Hybrid will be greater than 20 miles. The Panamera S E-Hybrid can reach up to 84 mph in all-electric operation. The Panamera S E-hybrid is capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds, which is an improvement of a half second compared to the Panamera S Hybrid.The 2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid will be available late in 2013, starting at $99,000.

(source: habitat.com – written by Marc Carter, 04/03/13)