A team from Imperial College London celebrated the end of their 26,000 kilometre journey yesterday after driving their all-electric supercar down the length of the Americas.
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Nevada land approved for 500 MW of concentrating solar power
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar approved the Amargosa Farm Road Solar Project, the third major solar thermal project to gain approval to be built on U.S. public lands.
Continue readingToyota Outlines Eco-car Plans, Battery Research Progress
TMC has determined the reaction mechanism of lithium-air batteries and has clarified its research policy regarding the batteries as rechargeable secondary batteries.
Continue readingTesla-TMC ‘RAV4 EV’ Concept Debuts at LA Show
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces the debut of the “RAV4 EV” concept, an electric vehicle it is developing jointly with Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla).
Continue readingDirect Energy Joins Electric Vehicle Charging Ecosystem
Energy retailer working with NRG to deliver comprehensive electric car charging solution for consumers.
Continue readingWorld Debut of Honda Fit EV Concept Electric Vehicle
The Fit EV and a plug-in hybrid sedan will be introduced to the U.S. and Japan in 2012, joining Honda’s diverse lineup of environmentally-responsible vehicles.
Continue readingZAP Provides Update on Jonway Automobile Acquisition
Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) completed its initial down payment of US$10 million towards the 51% acquisition of Jonway Automobile.
Continue readingChevrolet Volt Named 2011 Green Car of the Year
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability today was named Green Car Journal?s Green Car of the Year®. The Volt is the first electric vehicle to win the award.
Continue readingSouthern California Edison and Electric Drive Transportation Association Announce New Website for Electric Car Shoppers
SCE?s Online ?Plug-In Car Rate Assistant? Provides Electric Vehicle Fuel Costs.
Continue readingMitsubishi Unveils North American Version Of New i-miev
Building on the company?s more than 35 years of involvement in advanced electric vehicles, Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled its first all-electric production vehicle bound for the North American market.
Continue readingWind energy at a crossroads in America
With wind power at a crossroads in america, industry’s players strategize at 2010 fall symposium in Phoenix. General Colin L. Powell Keynotes Opening Session on Diplomacy.
Continue readingPennsylvania poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for wind energy
85% of voters think it is important for Pennsylvania to support continued expansion of wind power, and 58% of voters strongly support the development of wind farms in Pennsylvania.
Continue readingNorthwest Kansas Group First to Employ Revolutionary new Economic Development Web Tool
The NWKREC is a regional economic development group with a focus on promoting wind energy and other renewable energy as a means of increasing economic development in its region.
Continue readingIsraeli Electric Corporation to run electric vehicles charging stations
Israel’s Ministry of National Infrastructures announced a plan to grant the Israeli Electric Corporation (IEC) a tender to build recharging stations in public areas for a growing demand for electric vehicles.
Continue readingChina’s solar photovoltaic output to exceed demand
China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) production industry could see an overcapacity next year as output is estimated to almost double this year, industry experts said Thursday.
Continue readingFifty-plus new electric vehicles debut at LA Auto Show
More than 50 electric vehicles will make their debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 19-28.
Continue readingDetroit Edison Seeks Renewable Energy Proposals
Detroit Edison has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) that will continue to add Michigan-based renewable power to the company’s energy portfolio.
Continue readingPhiladelphia Eagles Announce Plan To Power Lincoln Financial Field With Renewable Energy
$30 million Investment in Wind Turbines, Solar Panels and Dual-Fuel Co-gen Plant To be Installed, Operated by SolarBlue.
Continue readingChina’s wind energy installed capacity to rank world’s No. 1
China’s wind power installed capacity is expected to surpass that of America by the end of 2010 to rank No. 1 in the world, said Wu Yin, deputy director with the National Energy Administration.
Continue readingWindPower Innovations Expands Its Market to Include Hydro Electric Power Generation
WindPower Innovations, Inc., a wind energy infrastructure and smart grid solutions company, announces that it is in the final phases of negotiations to assist in advancing hydro electric viability in Alaska.
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