Archive for January, 2010
Toyota Answers Honda CR-Z With Sport Hybrid Concept: 392 HP, 0-60 4.5 sec, City EV Mode
Today at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon, Toyota, in conjunction with its Gazoo Racing development team, launched the GRMN Sports Hybrid concept car (that last link is to a Japanese page that is translated with Google translate… some of the translation is a really good laugh). Reportedly, the car is based on the outgoing MR2 [...]
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DOT Signals Major Shift On Public Transportation Policy
More and more people are finding they need to use public transportation in the U.S. Of course, unless you live in a big city, chances are your public transportation options are limited… and probably very crappy. Public transportation has always faced an uphill battle in this country though, because hey, its a huge freakin’ country, [...]
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Ford Unveils New Focus, Plans Electric Model For 2011
There were surprisingly few unveils at this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and even fewer thrills. The AWD turbocharged Buick GS concept and electric Fiat 500 not withstanding though, perhaps the best looking car to come out of Detroit is the 2012 Ford Focus. Based on the Blue Oval’s “One Ford” global [...]
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From Stagecoach to Electric T3s and CitiVans: U.S. Postal Service Delivering Green
If you’re going to deliver half the world’s mail, you might as well do it with fuel-efficient vehicles, and, of course, deliver it on foot in as many communities around the country as you can. While stymied by financial losses ($3.8 billion in 2008), the US Postal Service continues to commit resources and practice innovation [...]
Pickens Stirs Terrorism Fears to Push Natural Gas Vehicles
If it seems like a while since T. Boone Pickens has graced your television screen pushing his “Pickens Plan” for energy independence, it isn’t because he’s given up. The most recent Pickens Plan spot began airing yesterday, the first of three ads highlighting the appeal of domestically produced natural gas to power American vehicles. Pickens [...]
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Coulomb Promises Gas-Pump-Style EV Rapid Charging
Coulomb Technologies and Aker Wade Power Technologies announced this week an agreement to develop public charging stations capable of charging an electric vehicle in 30 minutes or less. The so-called Level 3 charging stations, which look a lot like gas pumps, feed power from dedicated 480-volt, 125-amp circuits. The companies said the charging stations will [...]
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Honda Will Produce Acura Hybrids
Honda CEO Takanobu Ito announced earlier this week that Acura will add a hybrid drivetrain to its models. Ito made the announcement at the Detroit auto show, during the unveiling of its new sporty compact Honda CR-Z hybrid model. He provided no further details. In December 1999, Honda became the first car company to introduce [...]
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: Electric Drive Is Here to Stay
By John DeCicco The 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit puts to rest once and for all any questions about whether electricity will be integral to the vehicle powertrains of tomorrow. A sampling of this year’s Detroit announcements reveals different directions depending on whose electric navigation screen you’re viewing at any given moment. [...]
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Geothermal lease meeting draws standing room crowd – Mountain Mail Newspaper
Geothermal lease meeting draws standing room crowdMountain Mail NewspaperHis report, "Geothermal Energy in the Heart of the Rockies," is available at www.chaffeecounty-energyplan.com under "2009 Sustainability Summit. … email this article to a friend
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Nevada Geothermal Power Inc (CVE:NGP) to Present at Geothermal Energy Finance … – TransWorldNews (press release)
Nevada Geothermal Power Inc (CVE:NGP) to Present at Geothermal Energy Finance …TransWorldNews (press release)Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. (NGP) is engaged in the renewable clean geothermal energy business. The Company is engages in the acquisition, exploration and … and more » email this article to a friend
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Danish City Leading in Eco-Friendly Power Generation – ????
Danish City Leading in Eco-Friendly Power Generation????The combined cycle power plant features interlinked facilities of a power plant for waste reuse, thatch incinerator, and equipment for geothermal energy … email this article to a friend
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The true meaning of COP15 – Jerusalem Post
The true meaning of COP15Jerusalem PostFurthermore, it is currently still one of the leading "technological nests" for solar panels, geothermal energy and more. But this starting-point advantage … email this article to a friend
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Wells needed to answer geothermal questions – Mountain Mail Newspaper
Wells needed to answer geothermal questionsMountain Mail NewspaperHenderson recommended reading "Geothermal Energy in the Heart of the Rockies," a report by Matt Sares in October during the 2009 Sustainability Summit in … email this article to a friend
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Registration Opens for 2010 National Hydropower Association Annual Conference
Hundreds of hydropower industry professionals are set to gather April 26-28 in Washington, D.C., at the 2010 National Hydropower Association Annual Conference, “Hydro in the New Energy Revolution: Innovate. Generate. Legislate.” email this article to a friend
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Sine Wave Inverter and Inverter/Charger compact G3 series
The G3 Inverter/Charger (Combi) line is produced in 12 and 24 volt versions ranging from 1000W to 2300W continues output. The G3 inverter/charger is among the smallest and most compact on the market today and the largest inverter/charger weighs in at only 7,5 kg. – The line of G3 pure sine wave inverters are produced [...]
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First Solar Acquires Edison Mission Group Development Pipeline
First Solar Inc. this week announced that it has has completed the acquisition of a portion of Edison Mission Group’s (EMG) solar project development pipeline. The utility-scale solar projects are located in California and the Southwest. email this article to a friend
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Weather Data Breakthrough For Norfolk Wind Turbine Project
By an amazing twist of fortune the Unity Wind community project for North Walsham is firmly back on track. A saboteur destroyed the weather mast which is crucial for proving that the location is economically viable for a full-scale turbine. email this article to a friend
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Earth For Energy Saving Options
Wind power could be a kind of renewable energy gaining popularity within the US, Germany and northern European countries. email this article to a friend
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China Wind power Industry exhibits a strong growth potential
Bharatbook.com added a new report on "China Wind Sector Analysis" provides an in-depth analysis of the wind energy market in China. It gives an insight into the currently dominating market trends. email this article to a friend
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