Tesla Motors has purchased the former NUMMI factory in Fremont, California, where it will build the Model S sedan and future Tesla electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
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AEI Initiates Construction of Wind Farm in China
The 49.5MW wind farm will use 33 of Suzlon?s S-82 1.5MW wind turbines, manufactured in Tianjin, China. Construction of the wind farm has started and is expected to be completed by the end of 2010.
Continue readingToyota Motor Corporation to Invest in Tesla
TESLA MOTORS, INC. (Tesla) and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced that they intend to cooperate on the development of electric vehicles, parts, and production system and engineering support.
Continue readingEndesa brings system for recharging electric vehicles in 5 minutes
Development of a sustainable transport policy based on the electric vehicle as a key tool for combating climate change is a cornerstone of Endesa’s Strategic Sustainability Plan 2008-2012.
Continue readingNaiKun Wind Takes Steps to Sustain Offshore Wind Power Project
NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. (TSX VENTURE: NKW) announced that has initiated a process to retain an advisory firm to assist the Company in undertaking a review of the strategic alternatives.
Continue readingCape Verde: Loan of EUR 15 Million to Cabeólica Wind Power Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, through its private sector window, approved on Wednesday, 19 May 2010 in Tunis a senior loan of EUR 15 million to Cabeólica wind energy project.
Continue readingNREL Study Shows Power Grid Can Accommodate Large Increase in Wind Power and Solar Generation
Increased Coordination Over Wider Areas and More Frequent Scheduling Needed; Wind Energy and Solar Power Significantly Reduce Carbon and Fuel Costs.
Continue readingII Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum will be held on October 14-15, in Kyiv
In 2011 the first major private wind farm in Ukraine is expected to start its work. There are also more than a dozen wind farms in Ukraine at the implementation stage now.
Continue readingTransCanada Announces Open Season Results for Zephyr Power Transmission Project
TransCanada Corporation (TSX: TRP) (NYSE: TRP) (TransCanada) announced that it has concluded a successful open season for the Zephyr Power Transmission (Zephyr) project.
Continue readingEconomic Benefits and Consumer Savings from Wind Power and CREZ Transmission Plan in Texas
The typical Texas residential consumer is expected to potentially save $160 to $355 annually in electricity bills, once new transmission lines are completed to deliver wind power throughout the state.
Continue readingMitsubishi Heavy Industries filed an antitrust lawsuit in U.S. against GE
The complaint charges GE with monopolizing the variable speed wind power turbine market in the U.S. Mitsubishi seeks damages that will be calculated during litigation.
Continue readingenXco Starts Construction on 3 MW Solar Photovoltaic at Pocono Raceway
enXco ? an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company (PARIS:EEN) – has confirmed the start of construction on the 3 MW photovoltaic array at Pocono Raceway Solar Project.
Continue readingWind power lowers electricity prices in poor Central American nation
Interest in wind energ in tropical Nicaragua got a boost recently when AEI bought a controlling share of the largest wind farm operation in Central America with wind turbines from Suzlon.
Continue readingMercedes-Benz and Acciona are driving a pilot project in Madrid with 42 electric cars using wind energy
Mercedes-Benz and ACCIONA are driving a pilot project in Madrid with 42 electric vehicles using renewable energy (wind power).
Continue readingFirst Commercial Fast-Charging Station for Electric Vehicles Open for Business
Epyon, a European leader in the development and marketing of smart charging solutions for the emerging electric vehicle (EV) market, announced the opening of the first commercial fast-charging station in Europe.
Continue readingTesla Motors Opens Newport Beach Store
Test-Drives of the Electric Car Available at Tesla?s Newport Beach Store. Tesla is the only automaker producing and selling highway-capable electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingLi-ion Motors Corp. Advances into the Knockout Round of the Progressive Automotive X-Prize
LMCO’s electric car passed tests including zero to 60 mph with a minimum time reached. The next was 0 mph to 60 mph back to 0 mph to test acceleration and braking.
Continue readingReclaiming the Streets By Lester R. Brown
Cars promise mobility, and in a largely rural setting they provide it. But in an urbanizing world, where more than half of us live in cities, there is an inherent conflict between the automobile and the city.
Continue readingSiemens secures its single largest onshore wind energy project in the United States
Puget Sound Energy, Washington state?s oldest, local energy utility, has ordered about 150 wind turbines for the Lower Snake River Wind Power Project in Washington State.
Continue readingHuaneng Group to launch its first wind energy project in Hunan (China)
China Huaneng Group, one of China’s five power giants, is going to invest 400 million yuan to launch a wind power project in Longhui county, Hunan province, central China.
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