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TEP Unveils Plans for Giant Photovoltaic Array and New Solar Power Plant
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is working with partners to develop two new solar power systems that would rank as the Tucson area’s largest renewable power plants.
Continue readingPortland Deli Recognized Nationally For Outstanding Energy Conservation Efforts
The small business is being recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for its use of effective energy management practices and innovative efficiency solutions in its buildings.
Continue readingLos vehículos eléctricos superan a los de etanol en el aprovechamiento de los biocombustibles
Los vehículos eléctricos superan a los de etanol en el aprovechamiento del biocombustible, según un estudio de la Universidad de California (Estados Unidos) que se publica en la revista ‘Science’.
Continue readingAutomóviles con biocombustibles contaminan tanto como los que usan gasolina
Los vehículos que funcionan con alcohol a base de caña de azúcar contaminan tanto como los que utilizan gasolina, según un estudio divulgado por el Ministerio de Medio Ambiente de Brasil.
Continue readingFord Focus-based battery electric car prototype
Ford’s first European passenger car Battery Electric Vehicle signals demonstration programme in 2010. Focus BEV prototypes will form part of UK Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicles research programme.
Continue readingRenewable Energy Leaders Address New Sources of Capital
The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) and Euromoney Energy Events will host the second annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF) – West, on Sept. 29-30, 2009 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
Continue readingOffshore wind energy ? a climate-friendly power system by Andris Piebalgs
The winds over Europe’s seas represent a vast, indigenous resource of clean energy. The European Environment Agency recently published a study of the wind energy potentials in Europe.
Continue readingSymPowerco Expands Hybrid Electric Prototype Project
SymPowerco announced that the company has reentered discussions with an automotive laboratory for the joint design, construction and testing of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) prototypes and Hybrid Power Systems.
Continue readingECOtality Completes Joint Ventures for Manufacturing & Distribution in China
ECOtality Finalizes $15 Million Joint Ventures to manufacture and assemble electric vehicle charging equipment and $5 million to fund a joint venture to market and sell these charging systems in China.
Continue readingRare Earths – Suddenly Under the Microscope
Everyone is talking about rare earths. For years these 15 elements with exotic names have been used in magnets, light bulbs, batteries, engineering ceramics and dozens of other applications.
Continue readingJohnson Controls Presents New Concept Car at IAA 2009
The re3 Concept: Triple Symbiosis Between Form, Function and Finesse. The focus is on sustainability, with the goal of reducing fuel consumption and emissions while increasing comfort and safety at the same time.
Continue readingMercedes-Benz At The 2009 IAA: The Mercedes Vision S500 Plug-In HYBRID
The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID can drive for up to 30 kilometres solely on electricity and therefore without producing any local emissions.
Continue readingPrice Announced of the new Reva NXR – an Electric Car That Can be Ordered Today
Today sees the world launch of the REVA NXR (NeXt Reva), a new lithium-ion powered electric car from REVA Electric Car Company (REVA), which is scheduled to go into production early 2010.
Continue readingReva pone precio a sus nuevos vehículos eléctricos
Hoy se ha llevado a cabo el lanzamiento mundial del REVA NXR (NeXt Reva), un nuevo coche eléctrico con batería de iones de litio, que está previsto que entre en fase de producción en 2010.
Continue readingRenault?s four electric vehicles
Renault generated quite a buzz with the unveiling of an unprecedented four electric vehicle concepts, as well as releasing further details on the future infrastructure and technology behind them.
Continue readingBP sells wind farm operation in India
As BP continues to focus its wind business on its major development portfolio in the US, it today announced the sale of its wind power interests in India.
Continue readingA-Power Acquire Japanese Thin-Film PV Equipment Maker EVATECH
A-Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd. Signs a Definitive Contract to Acquire Japanese Thin-Film PV Equipment Maker EVATECH Co., Ltd.
Continue readingXiexin Development Signs Agreement with Xuzhou Government to Develop and Invest in Wafer Project
Jiangsu Xiexin Silicon Material Technology Development announced that it entered into an agreement with the Xuzhou Government on September 15, 2009 to develop and invest in a silicon wafer project in Xuzhou.
Continue readingEurope will continue to lead global offshore wind power
About 80% of energy generated by offshore wind will come from Europe by 2020, Marc Mühlenbach of Spain’s Emerging Energy Research, said today.
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