Alberto Ceña, the technical director of the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE), said that the association wanted to construct wind farm facilities and produce new projects in Turkey.
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Electric car Tesla in Canada
Tesla Motors, producer of the Roadster, the only electric high performance vehicle announces the delivery of the first Roadsters to Canada.
Continue readingMagna provides clarification regarding potential battery investments
Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, NYSE: MGA) today issued certain points of clarification in response to recent media reports regarding Magna’s potential future investment in battery plants.
Continue readingParking Lots to Parks: Designing Livable Cities By Lester R. Brown
The ratio of parks to parking lots may be the best indicator of the livability of a city?an indication of whether the city is designed for people or for cars.
Continue reading30% emissions cuts would keep EU in front of green energy race
For Europe to keep its first mover advantage, the EU needs to maintain its momentum in support of its most promising industries. A unilateral move to 30% GHG domestic reductions would maintain such a momentum.
Continue readingWINDPOWER 2010 Wraps Up In Dallas As Nation’s Largest Energy Show
The WINDPOWER 2011 Conference & Exhibition will be held in Anaheim, California, May 22 – 25, 2011.
Continue readingAmerican Nissan Leaf Battery Production Plant in Smyrna (Tennessee)
The all-electric car Nissan LEAF will be produced at Nissan’s vehicle assembly facility in Smyrna beginning in 2012. Lithium-ion battery & 100% electric vehicle production to begin in 2012.
Continue readingFirst Wind farm for Bosnia-Herzegovina
The proposed 44-megawatt (MW) wind farm in southern Mesihovina, near the town of Tomislavgrad, will cost an estimated 78 million euros ($95.4 million).
Continue readingEgypt to Build 200-Megawatt Wind farm in Gulf of El-Ziet
Last week, more than 20 interested companies gathered the Gulf of El-Ziet area to present documentation for a chance to win a contract for a 200-megawatt (MW) wind energy project in Egypt.
Continue readingU.S. Wind Power Markets Face a Growth-Constrained 2010
However, with the proliferation of favorable state and federal policies, the U.S. wind energy industry is on track to add more than 165 GW of new capacity through 2025, resulting in a total installed base of 200 GW.
Continue readingMassive wind farm project will create electricity for two countries
The deal reportedly would see the installation of up to 500 wind turbines near the town of La Rumorosa in a region recognised as having one of the best wind resource areas in North America.
Continue readingSurvey predicts rapid growth in Welsh wind energy
Wind power currently contributes more to Welsh economy than fishing or forestry. Draft results show particular financial and employment benefits to rural area.
Continue readingSydney Installs First Public ChargePoint for Electric Vehicles
Coulomb Technologies announced their partner distributor ChargePoint Australia unveiled Sydney?s first public ChargePoint® Networked Charging Station for electric vehicles in Derby Place, Glebe Australia.
Continue readingTesla Announces Electric Summer Roadster Tour
“Driving a Roadster from Los Angeles to Detroit proved to us that there is pent-up demand for the Roadster all over the country,” said Ricardo Reyes, VP of Communications Tesla.
Continue readingMore Than 4.7 Million Electric Vehicles Charge Points to Be Installed by 2015
The automotive industry will reach a turning point during 2010, as it begins the gradual transition away from the internal combustion engine and towards electrification.
Continue readingLeading electric vehicles manufacturer Tesla Motors opens Store in Zurich
Leading electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors will open its newest showroom June 10 in Switzerland?s largest city.
Continue readingMahindra Takes Control of REVA Electric Car
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. strengthened its position in the electric vehicles domain with the acquisition of a majority stake in REVA Electric Car Co Ltd. Bangalore.
Continue readingAFDB Funding to Turkana Wind Energy Farm in Kenya (300 MW)
The LTWP envisaged to construct a wind farm consisting of 353 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 850 kilowatts. LTWP already has an agreement with Danish firm – Vestas Wind to supply 360 wind turbines.
Continue readingConstruction Begins at Pringle Wind Farm in Texas Panhandle
Balfour Wind Energy Constructors announced construction has commenced at the 20MW Pringle Wind Farm in the Texas Panhandle.
Continue readingVictoria (Australia) provides certainty for wind energy
Premier John Brumby and Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings today met with representatives from the wind farm industry to discuss the future of wind farms in Victoria.
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