The increased demand for PHEVs will thus offer huge sales growth opportunities for advanced batteries.
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Zero to 80 Percent in 15 minutes: New Benchmark for Electric Vehicles Fast-charging
Fifteen-minutes is the time it will take to charge a THINK City from completely depleted to 80 percent charged using an advanced fast-charge system, establishing a new benchmark.
Continue readingEl 39% de la electricidad producida en enero en España fue de origen renovable
La producción de energía eólica ha representado un 16,3% de la producción total, es decir, ha crecido un 21,5% con respecto al mes de enero de 2009.
Continue readingBreakthrough in Lake Turkana Wind Power in Kenya
Construction on a $750-million wind energ project in Kenya could begin soon, following the signing of a 20-year agreement between Lake Turkana Wind Power Consortium and Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC).
Continue readingJapan’s wind energy potential is over 133 GW
A study result indicating the potential for Japan to install a total of about 133 GW of wind power capacity was released. The total wind power capacity currently installed in Japan is about 1,854 MW.
Continue readingDetroit Edison begin wind power facility
Wind farm is utility’s first under new state energy reform law — Wind turbines to produce enough electricity to power 2,000 homes — State’s new energy industry spurs economic development opportunities.
Continue readingUruguay will increase electricity production from wind power
UTE received five wind turbines from the Danish company Vestas, that will join the Wind Farm Sierra de Caracoles, located in the department of Maldonado adjacent to the capital.
Continue readingContract Win as Nova Scotia Powers Ahead with Wind Power
Wind Prospect Inc. has been awarded a contract to develop the Fairmont Wind Farm in Nova Scotia, Canada, by Nova Scotia Power.
Continue readingEBRD financing for wind power in Bulgaria
The European Bank will grant 60 million euros to finance the construction of the 60 MW Suvorov wind energy plant, which requires an investment of 108 million.
Continue readingSalazar and Abbey Describe Progress of Solar Energy on Public Lands in U.S.
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and the Director of the Bureau of Land Management Bob Abbey testified today on gThe deployment of solar technology on the public landsh.
Continue readingEl gobierno murciano ayudará a desarrollar un prototipo de recarga vehículos eléctricos
Simovel tiene la intención de fabricar, vender e instalar este cargador para lo cual también ha firmado un convenio con la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena.
Continue readingWind power industry says yes to regional initiatives
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has welcomed the publication of the European Energy Regulators (ERGEG) draft strategy on the role of Regional Initiatives towards a single energy market in Europe.
Continue readingPortugal is Capable of Reaching Up to 10 GW of Wind Power Until 2020
Installed wind energy capacity in Portugal reached around 3500 MW in 2009 and it is expected to reach 8500 MW by 2020.
Continue readingFlux Power Selected as Advanced Energy Storage System for Wheego Electric Vehicles
Flux Power Incorporated announced a battery supply agreement with Wheego Electric Cars, a new American automaker building electric vehicles.
Continue readingToshiba has established US-based sales SCiB? battery
This nano-based breakthrough lithium technology is noted for its rapid charging capability of 90% charge in less than 5 minutes and long life of more than 10 years even at rapid charge rates.
Continue readingEnergy Secretary Chu Recognizes ECOtality/eTec for Electric Vehicles Progress
Steven Chu today recognized ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLE) and eTec for the company?s work toward establishing robust electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US.
Continue readingT-Solar Closes Agreement With Global Ecopower to Develop 120MWp in France
Spanish T-Solar Group has just sealed an agreement with French Global Ecopower to jointly develop 120 MWp in France over the next three years.
Continue readingSecretary Chu Announces $1.4 Billion Loan to Nissan
Today?s announcement marks the third loan arrangement agreement signed by DOE with an advanced technology vehicle manufacturer.
Continue readingIberdrola prepara con el Gobierno y empresas valencianos una estación de recarga de vehículos eléctricos
Iberdrola está trabajando con la Generalitat Valenciana y ocho empresas de la región en un proyecto que persigue el desarrollo de un prototipo de estación de recarga para los vehículos eléctricos.
Continue readingAcciona’s Red Hills Becomes First Wind Farm in the U.S. to Be Validated on APX VCS Registry
The Red Hills wind energy plant has been registered in the VCS Registry of the company APX, giving carbon market operators a system that checks, monitors and markets carbon credits worldwide.
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