Under the EV Project the Nashville-Knoxville-Chattanooga corridor will serve as a national pilot for connecting three metropolitan areas with an electric vehicle charging network.
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Xcel Energy to be among first to receive Ford Transit Connect Electric
Xcel Energy and a coalition of its customers have been selected to be among the first in the country to receive the all-electric Ford Transit Connect Electric commercial van with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingTennessee is a primary launch market for the electric car Nissan LEAF,
Nissan North America, Inc. applauds the state of Tennessee and Governor Phil Bredesen on the announcement of a $2,500 rebate toward the first 1,000 purchases of an electric vehicle in the state.
Continue readingTesla Selects Apriso to Accelerate Production
Apriso announced Tesla Motors has selected Apriso?s FlexNet as its enterprise Manufacturing Execution System for advanced lithium-ion battery and Powertrain components manufacturing.
Continue readingWind power in Kenya: KenGen plans 100 MW from wind energy by 2015
Wind power feed into the national grind is expected to then average 500 MW if the planned investments by private producers are implemented.
KenGen on Wednesday launched the first wind farm in Kenya.
ECOtality Releases Blueprint for 425 Miles of EV Freeway in Tennessee
The EV Project, the world?s largest rollout of EV infrastructure, and set the stage for the deployment of charging stations across the project?s largest geographic region.
Continue readingStatoil announces next generation wind turbines
In the world?s northernmost wind farm at Havøygavlen, Statoil is to test next generation wind turbine technology.
Continue readingPGE’s largest wind energy project complete with 217 wind turbines and 450 MW
Portland General Electric the final phase of its Biglow Canyon Wind Farm is complete, and all 217 wind turbines of the project are available to generate power for PGE customers.
Continue readingSauer Energy Completes Initial Wind Turbine Prototype
With its first iteration prototype, SEI has introduced its proprietary technical innovations for transforming wind energy into a cost-effective reality for home owners and small to mid size enterprises.
Continue readingGamesa sells German wind power plants to IKEA Group (45 MW)
The wind power assets are in Lower Saxony (Oberende), Hesse (Diemelsee I and II) and Rhineland-Palatinate (Winterspelt I wind farm and II and Zettingen), in northwest and southwest Germany, respectively.
Continue readingGlobal Technologies Enthusiastic About Its Wind Power Projects
According to Pike Research, the global small wind turbines market is poised for strong growth in the next few years, with revenues forecast to expand from $203 million in 2009 to $412 million in 2013.
Continue readingWind power Vestas releases app for iPhone
The Vestas forecast is among the world?s best with a resolution as low as 3 km. The forecast is calculated on the supercomputer at Vestas Technology R&Ds headquarters in Denmark.
Continue readingEndesa to replace 30% of its short-range fleet with electric vehicles
This plan, supported by all of the company?s business areas, will be rolled out from 2011 to gradually replace the current fuel-run fleet with electric vehicles.
Continue readingUNECE works on standard for sound device to equip silent electric vehicles
Electric vehicles constitute a key contribution to reducing carbon emissions and rising consumer awareness about climate change, they may also prove to be an additional risk for pedestrians and other road users.
Continue readingWind Works Power to Acquire 50% Interest in 2nd Wind Farm in Germany
Wind Farm Burg II is a 6 megawatt (MW) wind energy project located near Magdeburg, Germany.
Continue readingWestar Energy Selects Elster for Smart Grid Deployment
Elster announced today that Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR), the largest utility in Kansas, has selected Elster for its 48,000 meter SmartStar deployment.
Continue readingPerformance Services Announces New Wind Farm Development
Performance Services, Inc., an company, announced today that agreements have been reached with landowners to secure 2,500 acres of land to support a 50 megawatt wind farm in northwest Tippecanoe County.
Continue readingVIDEO From Synaptic Digital and Vestas: Vestas Committed to Global Energy with Launch of v112
With the launch of the V112-3.0 Vestas will set a new standard for efficiency and performance, and thereby improve availability and lower the cost of energy.
Continue readingWind power Energetx could bring 750 jobs to Holland (Michigan)
The Energetx news underscores the ability of wind energy to provide new manufacturing jobs in industrial states like Michigan that have been deeply affected by the recent economic recession and the loss of auto industry.
Continue readingAMP Electric Vehicles Presenting at Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference
AMP will be electrifying a wide range of GM vehicles, and expects to announce new model additions in 2010. The Company expects its vehicle electrification technology will provide new solutions to America’s energy demands.
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