Chang’an plans to begin production of its pure electric vehicles at the Beijing facility in July 2011 and start assembly of its sedans in March 2012.
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Denmark aims at independence from fossil fuels
A special governmental climate commission released a report illustrating the roadmap that will make the country fully independent from fossil fuels by 2050.
Continue readingFirst Wind Power Project in Nigeria
Terrawatt Planungsgesellschaft mbH has won the request for proposal for technical consultancy services and construction supervision for a Nigerian Wind Energy Project.
Continue readingStatement by PRBA-The Rechargeable Battery Association on the Federal Aviation Administration’s Aler
The PRBA is encouraged by two FAA recommendations on lithium batteries that are consistent with PRBA’s long-standing positions, specifically our support for international regulations and increased FAA enforcement.
Continue readingProperty taxes from Iberdrola Renewables will pay 97 percent of the school?s cost
Hundreds of wind turbines rise from the dryland wheat country of eastern Klickitat County, where wind farms are permitted outright under county zoning.
Continue readingSignificant wind energy advances in Peru
Green light for the construction of 3 wind power (140 MW) and 4 solar photovoltaic (80 MW) plants to be put into service by 2012.
Continue readingSinovel ‘eyes November Shanghai float’
For the first time, China has overtaken the United States as the most attractive country for wind energy investment because of its capital, government will and massive market.
Continue readingDiscord blocks climate deal
Progress in climate-treaty negotiations has been blocked because the United States has pushed to abandon the Kyoto Protocol while placing blame on developing countries.
Continue reading2011 Chevrolet Volt Reinvents Automotive Transportation
Chevrolet introduced the all-new, 2011 Volt electric car with extended range, establishing an entirely new segment in the global automotive market.
Continue readingUpgraded UK ports will help both Britain and the offshore wind energy sector
According to a report in today?s Guardian, as many as 60,000 green jobs could be in jeopardy if plans to build three factories to make offshore wind turbines are sacrificed by the government?s spending review.
Continue readingSwiss startup to lease Tesla Roadsters for corporate events and road rallies
Green Cars Challenge, started by Formula One driver Erik Comas, promotes teambuilding and sustainability with multiday journeys in Tesla?s electric car with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingCSP Today releases the CSP Today World Map 2010 version
The CSP Today World Map 2010 includes an itemized list of all the MW sized concentrating solar power plants in the world that are either announced, under construction or in operation.
Continue readingBergamo to construct six Concentrating Solar Power plants in India
Bergamo Acquisition Corp has entered into a joint venture with an Indian company to construct six solar thermal power plants of 100 MW capacity each with an investment of $400 million for every CSP plant.
Continue readingProject management for offshore wind power plants
With the completion of the largest offshore wind farm in the world – Vattenfall’s Thanet Offshore Wind Farm in the UK – GL Noble Denton / GL Garrad Hassan has now finished its largest project to date.
Continue readingChevrolet Volt?s 240V Home Charging Unit Priced at $490
The Voltec 240V home charging unit can charge the Volt?s lithium ion batteries from depleted to charged in about four hours, compared with 10 hours with the standard 120V charge cord that plugs into a household outlet.
Continue readingSolarReserve Moves Forward on Southern California Solar Thermal Project
Energy developer?s 150-megawatt Concentrating Solar Power contract with PG&E will utilize innovative molten salt storage technology for utility scale solar power?available on demand, day or night.
Continue readingUS Bureau of Land Management Approves BrightSource Energy?s Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System
Ivanpah Concentrating Solar Power Receives Federal Permits; Approved to Commence Construction.
Continue readingIllinois wind farm breathes new life into businesses
As a stipulation to build the $600 million, 150 wind power project, Iberdrola Renewables, a Spanish wind energy developer, paid the county $6 million.
Continue readingIsrael approved the large-scale Golan wind farm
The 155 MW wind power plant could be a tangible peace signal between Israel and Syria. Indeed, it will be built in northern Golan, which should be returned back to Syria under the expected peace agreement.
Continue readingTamil Nadu (India) – 2,000 MW wind energy soon
The minister pointed out that Tamil Nadu already ranked first in wind power generation with a capacity of 5,400 MW.
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