The combination of smaller size, lower power, and lower cost make direct green lasers an attractive alternative to synthetic green lasers for Microvision's mobile display solutions.

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If the world is to reduce emissions, it needs technologies that are both green and cheap enough to be attractive to economically-stressed countries and people.

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The outside, with its woody shell and velvety green coating, admittedly offers the more attractive vista.

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In addition to crystal white bodypanels the electric drive design package comprises white alloy rims, a green tridion cell, green mirror caps and numerous green accents in the interior which form an attractive contrast to the black seats.

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The alternative, though, is no more attractive, for expensive energy is the likely price of meeting green goals.

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This kind of green infrastructure can also help beautify communities, make them more attractive to businesses and investors, and help them better withstand extreme weather.

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