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November 8, 2012 09:46 am GMT

This Truck Is Bringing Solar Energy to Sandy-Stricken New York [VIDEO]


Rockaway, a peninsula in Queens, New York City, was one of the many regions affected by -- and still recuperating from -- superstorm Sandy. The area's been without power since last week, and it doesn't look like it's coming back anytime soon. Aid stations have been providing support, but due to lack of power, most are unable to stay open at night.

Since Wednesday, though, Greenpeace has provided full-time power to one aid station with its Rolling Sunlight -- a truck cleverly mounted with a solar power array.

SEE ALSO: Why It Takes So Long to Restore Power in New York After Sandy

The vehicle was built about ten years ago. It's able to stor…
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