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Itron + SmartSynch: Smart meter maker Itron has been partnering with smart grid startups in spades, and at the DistribuTECH conference this week, announced it has a deal with SmartSynch, which will enable “utilities to use networks like general packet radio service (GPRS) for transmission of all critical metering and event data from their meters’ wide area network.” — Smart Meters.

Oncor Week 2 Smart Meter Testing: Here’s the results from the second week of utility Oncor’s testing of its smart meters. Consumers in the Dallas area have complained of increased rate hikes due to smart meter installations. — release.

The Yike Bike: New Zealand’s latest electric bike is almost as small as a folding bike — Business Insider

GM’s Electric Two-Seater: “General Motors on Wednesday unveiled its Electric Networked-Vehicle (EN-V), a two-seater urban transport concept vehicle it’s developing in conjunction with the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (SAIC).” — CNET.

EnerNOC Grabs Small Foot: “Adding to its recent string of acquisitions, the Boston-based demand response provider snaps up Colorado’s SmallFoot to help reduce deployment costs for small commercial customers.” — Clean Tech Group.

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