Nissan has released the first all electric car in the United States called Leaf. It provides enough seating for five people, a spacious interior, and a surprisingly, solidly built frame.
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30 Years Since The Invention Of Lithium Ion Batteries
It’s 30 years since research by Oxford University scientists led to the development of one of the world’s most popular rechargeable batteries.
Continue readingMozambique: Electricity Reaches only 17 Per Cent of Citizens
A wind farm had been concluded in Inhambane province in 2009, with the capacity to supply over 1,200 consumers, and the country was now receiving visits from investors interested in the potential of wind energy.
Continue readingEurope’s energy infrastructure is outdated
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) believes the aim of the Commission?s Blueprint, to build an integrated European energy network, is crucial for Europe?s future prosperity.
Continue readingVestas signs wind energy order for 100 MW in Europe
Vestas has signed an agreement for a total capacity of 100 MW for several wind farm projects in Europe.
Continue readingFlorida’s first wind farm face long odds
Florida, where wind resources are considered minimal, has no wind farms, and Florida Power & Light Co., NextEra Energy’s utility subsidiary, wants to change that.
Continue readingMulti-Billion Dollar Southern Coastal and Offshore Wind Energy Industry
Wind Power Evolution from Coastal Wind to Deep Offshore will take place November 30 – December 2, 2010 in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Register by October 29, 2010.
Continue readingBASF Breaks Ground for North America’s Most Advanced Production Facility for Lithium-Ion Battery Materials
Elyria, Ohio, plant represents the next step in company’s strategy to serve the lithium-ion battery market with advanced cathode materials.
Continue readingMiddle East: only 101 MW wind energy installed at end of 2009
As regards wind power, the region had 101 MW installed at end of 2009. While less evenly distributed than solar, the region?s wind resource is excellent in some areas, as several of the governments are now recognizing.
Continue readingEaton and Notre Dame Team Up to Power Campus Electric Vehicles
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that it will provide the University of Notre Dame with charging stations to demonstrate the capabilities of utilizing electric vehicles.
Continue readingM&A Supply Signs Distributor Agreement With Johnson Controls
M&A Supply was previously the exclusive distributor of American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning equipment, owned by Ingersoll Rand.
Continue readingGamesa and Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Join Forces in Offshore Wind Power Technology
The companies will work to launch Gamesa’s first offshore prototype in the US, the totally new G11X-5.0 MW offshore wind turbines.
Continue readingSeat IBE: The Sports Coupe For Zero-Emissions Driving Fun
The first version of the SEAT IBE was presented in Geneva earlier this year and, since then, its design, technology and interior have been further developed.
Continue readingPGE Withdraws Waiver Request for Wind Farm
Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) has withdrawn a petition requesting a one-time waiver of Oregon Public Utility Commission competitive bidding guidelines for new energy resources.
Continue readingBrightSource Energy gets OK for 370 MW Concentrating Solar Power in Mojave Desert
BrightSource’s Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System is one of four large solar thermal power plants approved by the Energy Commission this month; five others are pending.
Continue readingWind power Vestas introduces new options for customers
Vestas operates in 65 countries, providing jobs for over 22,000 passionate people at our service and project sites, research facilities, factories and offices all over the world.
Continue readingOne of the largest wind power plants to open off Kent coast (300 MW)
Energy secretary Chris Huhne will unveil the 100 wind turbines, which sit 12 km off Foreness Point near Ramsgate, on Thursday alongside Øystein Løseth, president of Vattenfall.
Continue readingRent-A-Car to Begin Offering Electric Vehicles in U.S.
Nissan LEAFs Will Be Available in Select Markets Next Year — Extending Enterprise’s Commitment to Support Clean, New Technologies.
Continue readingLeviton and Coulomb Technologies Partner to Public Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
OEM and marketing agreement extends ChargePoint® Network reach through Leviton?s New EVSE product portfolio and extensive customer base.
Continue readingKandi Announces Initial EV Sale to Postal Service in Hangzhou
Kandi Technologies, Corp. (NASDAQ: KNDI) announced that the Postal Service in the Chinese city of Hangzhou has placed an initial order for 60 Kandi all electric vehicles.
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