GE Renewable Energy (NYSE: GE) and General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced they have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate opportunities to improve supplies of heavy and light rare earth materials and magnets, copper and electrical steel used for manufacturing of electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment. The initial focus of the … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy signs MoU with General Motors to develop supply chain of rare earth and other materials to support EV and renewable energy growth
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2 million new electric cars were sold during 2018
Electric vehicles provide an important end-use for renewable energy by allowing for the replacement of fossil fuels in certain transport applications. As the market share of EVs grows, they also support the integration of VRE by presenting options for demand-side response, for example through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. The global stock of passenger EVs (electric cars) … Continue reading 2 million new electric cars were sold during 2018
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General Motors partners with DTE on wind energy in Michigan
As part of its commitment to increasing its renewable energy footprint globally and finding clean energy solutions near its operations, General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) has partnered with DTE Energy for 300,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of wind energy in the state of Michigan. Once complete, the energy sourced will be enough to power 100 percent … Continue reading General Motors partners with DTE on wind energy in Michigan
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GM factories in Ohio, Indiana to use wind energy
General Motors says a new wind farm being built in Ohio will generate power for its factories in Ohio and Indiana. The automaker said Monday that it will buy 200 MW of energy from the wind farm in northwestern Ohio’s Paulding County and a second one in central Illinois. General Motors says it wants all … Continue reading GM factories in Ohio, Indiana to use wind energy
Continue readingGeneral Motors to buy 200 megawatts of wind energy in Ohio, Illinois
Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC, a leading private investment firm focused on energy infrastructure, announced that an affiliate has signed a long-term renewable energy power purchase agreement with General Motors. General Motors will buy all of the clean energy generated by the Northwest Ohio Wind project, a 100 megawatt (MW) project owned by Starwood Energy … Continue reading General Motors to buy 200 megawatts of wind energy in Ohio, Illinois
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General Motors (GM) Plans $449M Investment in Advancing Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles
In preparation for the next generation of electric vehicles and advanced battery technologies, General Motors will invest $449 million to upgrade manufacturing processes at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly and Brownstown Battery Assembly plants. “General Motors is committed to building award-winning products and developing technologies in America, which helps to grow our economy from a resurgent auto … Continue reading General Motors (GM) Plans $449M Investment in Advancing Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles
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General Motors pushes for affordable electric vehicles
General Motors is developing an electric car that can go 200 miles on a charge for around $30,000, officials at the largest U.S. auto maker said, offering a challenge to luxury electric-car startup Tesla Motors. Doug Parks, GM’s vice president of global product programs, disclosed the effort on Monday at GM’s battery laboratory and test … Continue reading General Motors pushes for affordable electric vehicles
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General Motors sets goal to sell 500,000 electric vehicles by 2017
General Motors Co. plans to sell 500,000 electric cars a year by 2017. GM will plan to meet that worldwide electrified-vehicle goal through a variety of technology including plug-in electrics, pure electrics and hybrids that use the company’s eAssist technology, said Mary Barra, GM’s senior vice president of global product development. She spoke via satellite … Continue reading General Motors sets goal to sell 500,000 electric vehicles by 2017
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General Motors Adds 8.15 Megawatts of Solar Power in Germany
General Motors is moving closer to doubling its global solar output with the addition of an 8.15-megawatt solar array on the rooftop of the Opel Rüsselsheim facility in Germany. The array – one of the largest in Europe – is equivalent to the area of 32 soccer fields. The array will generate approximately 7.3 million … Continue reading General Motors Adds 8.15 Megawatts of Solar Power in Germany
Continue readingHCC Wind Technology Instructor to Chair American Wind Energy Association Work Group
He has been involved in the wind turbines industry for the past 7 years, with experience as a technician and development manager for several wind farm sites in northwest Illinois.
Continue readingImperial Valley Solar Project Acquired by AES Solar
AES Solar develops, finances, constructs, owns and operates utility]scale solar power plants, globally. AES Solar intends to move the project forward and is committed to working with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E).
Continue readingDomestic charging points for electric vehicles have been installed in homes in the north east of England
The first domestic charging points for electric cars with lithium ion batteries have been installed in homes in the north east of England.
Continue readingGlobal Wind Turbines Market Will Reach $73.5 Billion by 2015
Pro-wind regulatory environment for wind power projects and increase in utility scale wind energy generation farms have put the world at 159 GW installed wind farm capacity at the end of 2009.
Continue readingMicrogrids offer a compelling alternative to traditional energy generation
Smart Energy Aggregation Platforms for Distributed Power Generation, Safe Grid Islanding, Reliability, Security, and Emergency Services.
Continue readingWind power Vestas Towers America, Inc., celebrates grand opening with U.S. Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar
New Wind Towers Factory in Pueblo, Colorado ? the World?s Largest ? Officially Opens for Business.
Continue readingFluor Develops Master Plan for South Africa Solar Power Park (5 GW)
Five Gigawatt Solar Park Plan Among World?s Largest. Fluor Corporation was selected to perform a study for a potential solar energy park development in the Northern Cape for South Africa?s Department of Energy.
Continue readingWorld’s largest wind farm: Thanet officially open
Around 250 distinguished guests, invited by Vattenfall Wind Power, yesterday marked the official opening of the 300MW Thanet Offshore Wind Farm off the coast of Kent with a boat trip and a ministerial visit.
Continue readingAMSC Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Financial Results
American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC), a global power technologies company, reported financial results for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2010 ended June 30, 2010.
Continue readingFord Selects Compact Power as Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Supplier
Ford selected Compact Power, Inc. (CPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Chem, as the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the 2011 Ford Focus Electric Car for the U.S. market
Continue readingWind power Gamesa approves new shareholder remuneration system
Calvet described wind energy as the most efficient renewable energy and noted the positive outlook for the sector in the medium and long term.
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