Archive for October, 2009
Get a Peak at the Axon Automotive Plug-In Hybrid Electric Car
UK-based Axon Automotive made its debut at the Sexy Green Car Show in Cornwall last year and they are making headlines again. They have officially debuted their upcoming Axon plug-in hybrid electric city car at the Milton Keynes Science Festival.
The element that makes this PHEV stand out is its light weight. The car is made [...]
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The Governator Introduces Short Haul Fuel Cell Semi-Truck
Trucking is among the most important, yet polluting parts of our environment. Everything everywhere was delivered by a truck, unless you live on a farm. A necessary evil, if you will. Getting truckers on board with the green movement will play an integral part in the widespread acceptance of alternative fuel vehicles. To do that, [...]
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Foot-In-Mouth Disease Reigns: Biden Reveals Fisker’s Future Business Plans
Swine Flu’s got nothing on our Vice President’s case of Foot-in-Mouth disease.
If only there was a vaccine.
Joe Biden is well-known for his goofball status of saying exactly the wrong thing at exactly the wrong time in, what we have to assume, is a genetic predisposition to unwittedness.
Take, for instance, yesterday’s announcement that Fisker Automotive would [...]
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EPA’s New Parking Lot Explores Environmentally Friendly Pavements
Without pavement and parking lots we would still be traveling cross-country in Conestoga wagons on 6-inch deep ruts and be breathing lungfulls of dust every time a vehicle drove by at the Kwik-E-Mart. Needless to say, pavement is one of the many things that makes modern life possible.
But, like everything else in our modern life, [...]
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Consumer Reports Names Honda Insight as Most Reliable Car
Honda Insight, the reliability champion according to Consumer Reports.
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BYD’s Plug-in Cars Face Technical Hurdles
The race to provide the world with affordable plug-in cars has a wild card: China’s BYD, the car and battery company backed by investment guru Warren Buffet. A combination of powerful forces—an enormous burgeoning domestic market, battery expertise, and low cost production—gives credence to the company’s plans to sell millions of hybrid and electric [...]
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Sharp Solar Breaks Conversion Efficiency Record
We still have to miles to cover before solar power can replace the fossil fuels and become a cheap and effective solution for common folks. But it is indisputable that sun is the single greatest fuel source we can harness to our advantage. Solar energy can leave its impact on a global scale in [...]
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Acro Energy Signs Third Solar Acquisition at Solar Power International 2009
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acro Energy Technologies Corp. (TSX Venture:ART), a leading U.S. solar integrator, announced today that it has signed a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Energy Efficiency Solar, Inc., a California corporation headquartered [...]
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Fisker To Build Plug-in Hybrids in Former GM Plant
General Motors laid off more than 450 workers when it closed its Boxwood Road manufacturing plant in summer 2009. Fisker Automotive plans to use the facility to make plug-in hybrids, [...]
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SEPA Boosts Solar Electric Power Build-out with New Resources
Online solar tools and other resources customized for utility executives, employees and solar industry leaders
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U.S. Solar Organizations SEIA and SEPA Form New Entity to Produce Trade Events That Drive Solar Industry Expansion
Solar Energy Trade Shows LLC Will Produce “Solar Power International”, “PV America” and Other B2B Events;
Show Proceeds Will Continue to Support the Growth of the U.S. Solar Energy Industry
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Solar Power International 2009, Largest Ever U.S. Solar Energy Event, Begins in Anaheim, Calif.
Keynotes Include U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson,
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Ed Begley Jr.;
Organizers Expect Record Attendance of 20,000+ People from 90 Countries;
Sprawling Solar Energy Expo with 925 Companies Opens Doors to General Public on October 28, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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Solar Energy Facts – How to Conserve Energy
Average energy usage in the United States and basic solar energy uses to control energy cost.
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New Pricing policy will enhance the profitability and development of China’s wind power industry
Bhatatbook.com included a new report on "Deep Research Report on Cost and Price of China Wind Power Equipment" a detailed investigation and analysis on the costs, prices, and profit margins of China’s wind power industry.
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Renewable Energy Myths Exposed In New Industry Report
Leading energy publisher examines common misconceptions about renewable energy
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Solar Electric Light Fund: Helping the Third World Get On Its Feet
There’s a charity out there bringing solar electricity to countries in need. That organization is the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) and they’re making waves the world over. Let’s talk about what they do and how they do it.
SELF is dedicated to creating a long-lasting and renewable life for the third world through agricultural innovation [...]
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Geothermal plant to heat airport – The Engineer
Geothermal plant to heat airportThe EngineerAfter the preliminary studies, the joint-venture partners are planning to build at least one hybrid power station that will generate electricity and heat …
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Geothermal – a chance for the UK to nurture its own industry? – IJ Online (subscription)
Geothermal – a chance for the UK to nurture its own industry?IJ Online (subscription)So, how does geothermal power work, and why is the UK ripe for a commercial-scale geothermal power plant? Geothermal energy is used to generate electricity …
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Supplying Frankfurt Airport with Renewable Energies – SYS-CON Media (press release)
Supplying Frankfurt Airport with Renewable EnergiesSYS-CON Media (press release)Plans call for the construction of at least one hybrid power plant to generate electricity and heat using geothermal energy in combination with biogas. …
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EDC subsidiary new Palinpinon operator – Visayan Daily Star
EDC subsidiary new Palinpinon operatorVisayan Daily StarGCGI, a subsidiary of the Energy Development Corporation, assumed operations of the Palinpinon plants and the 112.5-MW geothermal power plant in Tongonan, …
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EDC takes over two Philippine geothermal plants (27 Oct 2009) – New Energy Matters (subscription)
EDC takes over two Philippine geothermal plants (27 Oct 2009)New Energy Matters (subscription)The Palinpinon geothermal power plant Negros Oriental has two power stations while the Tongonan geothermal power plant in Leyte consists of three 37.5MW …
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Anthony Borck to Head Unirac Inc.’s New Commercial and Utility Group
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IREC Announces Award Winners
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) today presents six Innovation Awards and five Special Recognition Awards at its annual meeting in Anaheim, CA. Selected through a competitive process, the Innovation Awards were made in six categories: The Rahus Institute (non-profit); the State of Michigan (state government); We Energies (college and university); the [...]
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Geothermal welcomes funding move – Business Cornwall Magazine
Business Cornwall Magazine
Geothermal welcomes funding moveBusiness Cornwall MagazineThe geothermal power plant planned for Cornwall will cost a total of £40 million to build. The power plant in Cornwall will produce 10MW of electricity, …
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