The central government pays a subsidy of up to 50,000 yuan to any citizen that buys a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and 60,000 yuan for an all-electric, or battery-electric vehicle (BEV).
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Tax package includes renewable energy credits
I’m happy to report that the broad tax package now pending in Congress includes a one-year extension of the Section 1603 provision for renewable energy tax credits, which otherwise will expire December 31.
Continue readingInterContinental New York Barclay Hotel energizes with 100% wind broad sustainability initiatives
Sterling Planet, Inc. announced that the InterContinental New York Barclay, New York City’s landmark historic hotel, is now supporting 100 percent wind energy.
Continue readingStronger green energy policies can help G-20 nations, wind power and the planet
The 77-page report found investments in wind power and other renewable energy assets in G-20 countries are projected to reach $189 billion by 2020 if governments implement no additional policies.
Continue readingElectric refuse trucks – Dow Kokam inks deal with PVI
Dow Kokam Batteries and PVI Electric Powertrain Answer the Needs of SITA France, Eliminate 130 tons of CO2 Per Truck Per Year.
Continue readingDeepwater Wind Energy Center to be Nation?s First Regional Offshore Wind Farm to Supply Multiple East Coast States
DWEC would be nation?s largest offshore wind farm, bolstering the East Coast offshore-wind power industry and job creation potential.
Continue readingRussia’s Putin says wind turbines kill birds
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Monday that wind power can pose environmental risks, casting doubts over plans to develop this alternative energy source in the oil-rich country.
Continue readingEU Countries agree to build common offshore electricity grid
The EC has highlighted that 140 Gigawatt of offshore wind power capacity is currently being planned. For Europe’s wind energy industry, the Memorandum is an indispensable step to create an offshore electricity grid.
Continue readingScientists give wind energy a clean bill of health
While there are legitimate issues worth debating with regard to wind power development, public health impacts are not among them.
Continue readingEaton Hybrid Growth Continues as First Units Go into Service in Latin America
The hybrid system combines a Cummins diesel engine with an electric motor that has a peak power output of 44 kilowatt.
Continue readingFinavera Renewables Submits EAA for Wildmare and Tumbler Ridge Wind Energy Projects
The Tumbler Ridge and Wildmare Wind Energy Projects are two of the Company’s four projects that were each awarded 25 year power purchase agreements from BC Hydro in March, 2010.
Continue readingNissan Launches ‘An Electric Vehicle in our Home’
Nissan also is actively working on the deployment of charging infrastructure and second-life use of the lithium-ion batteries used in Electric Vehicless
Continue readingGermany?s power grid could already handle 1 million electric vehicles
Germany will produce significantly more than 100 billion kilowatt-hours of green electricity in 2020. Theoretically, this would be enough to supply 50 million electric vehicles.
Continue readingGM to Add 1,000 Electric Vehicles Engineering and Development Jobs in Michigan
Work will focus on next-generation electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries beyond Chevrolet Volt.
Continue readingBBC – Italian town of Tocco transformed by wind energy
An Italian town has been able to offer local residents cheap public services and subsidised amenities because of the success of the local wind turbines.
Continue readingMexico installs an Acciona wind turbine for the World Climate Summit in Cancun
Mexican President Felipe Calderón inaugurated the turbine yesterday. The 1.5 MW machine incorporates Acciona Windpower technology.
Continue readingElectric car Nissan Leaf Is 2011 European Car Of The Year
In a historic moment for Nissan and electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries, the 100% electric Nissan LEAF has been awarded 2011 European Car of the Year.
Continue readingInnovation Union: three new European research infrastructures on wind energy, solar power and nuclear energy announced
A wind power research facility is planned in Denmark, a Concentrating Solar Power installation in Spain and a nuclear research reactor in Belgium.
Continue readingGoldwind To Acquire Two Wind Energy Companies
Goldwind will inject 550 million yuan into a wholly-owned subsidiary, Jiangsu Goldwind Wind Equipment Manufacturing, for the research of 6 MW wind turbine direct drive permanent magnets.
Continue readingChevrolet Volt MI Vehicle Honored with 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award
General Motors was ecstatic when Motor Trend Magazine announced the Chevrolet Volt MI electric vehicle won the prestigious title of the 2011 Car of the Year.
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