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Michigan lands 1st large wind turbines assembly plant
In a major boost for Michigan’s emerging wind energy industry, Gov. Jennifer Granholm plans to announce today that the state has attracted its first large wind turbine assembly plant.
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 readingPowering Europe ? Wind energy and the electricity grid
For higher penetration levels, changes may be needed in power systems and the way they are operated to accommodate more wind energy.
Continue readingSkyFuel’s Parabolic Trough Garners Prize for Technology Innovation
The SkyTrough is a utility scale parabolic trough solar concentrator and harnesses the sun’s energy to make steam for electricity generation.
Continue readingEC Releases Fleet Electrification Roadmap
Top CEOs including FedEx’s Frederick W. Smith Unveil Plan for 16 Million Fleet Vehicles, Discuss Current State of Electrification Efforts.
Continue readingInternational Battery Receives Grant from Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority to Develop a Bulk Energy Storage System
International Battery has received an $800,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) to design, manufacture and test an 800 kilowatt-hour bulk energy storage system.
Continue readingChina Pursues Wind Energy
China will aggressively pursue clean energy policies for the foreseeable future, driven mostly by the desire to reduce its dependence on overseas energy supplies, according to U.S. experts.
Continue readingApollo Solar Energy Announces the Postponement of the 10 GW Ningguo Solar Power Station Project
Apollo Solar Energy announced that the Company has decided to postpone the previously proposed 10 GW Ningguo Solar Power Station Project, including a 2MW Demo Solar Power Station in Ningguo City.
Continue readingECOtality Releases EV Infrastructure Plans for Southern Arizona
?ECOtality is committed to providing Pima County with a smart and calculated approach to the deployment of EV infrastructure,? said Jonathan Read, CEO of ECOtality.
Continue readingMitsubishi’s Sporty Electric Concept unveiled at Australian International Motor Show
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited?s (MMAL?s) president and chief executive officer, Masahiko Takahashi, unveiled the i-MiEV Sport at the Sydney show.
Continue readingETI project identifies potential for floating offshore wind turbines in deeper water
Offshore wind turbines could be sited in deeper water, closer to the shore off the UK coast to take advantage of stronger, more consistent wind speeds, according to the Energy Technologies Institute.
Continue readingContour Energy Systems Signs Exclusive Technology Licensing Agreement with MIT
Breakthrough Carbon Nanotube Technology Produces Up To Tenfold Increase in Lithium-Ion Battery Power.
Continue readingBright Automotive Delivers ‘IDEA’ to Military
It features a number of technologies developed by Bright including a custom battery pack, 50+ mpg efficiency, and integrated vehicle to grid (V2G).
Continue readingIsrael approved the large-scale Golan wind farm
The 155 MW wind power plant could be a tangible peace signal between Israel and Syria. Indeed, it will be built in northern Golan, which should be returned back to Syria under the expected peace agreement.
Continue readingLG Chem Awarded Home Battery Pilot Program by Southern California Edison
LG Chem, Ltd. has been selected by Southern California Edison (SCE) to provide lithium-ion battery packs for a pilot program involving energy storage systems for residential and small commercial applications.
Continue readingFord And N.Y. Power Authority Collaborate To Prepare New York For Electric Vehicles
Over the next two years, Ford will introduce the Transit Connect Electric small commercial van, the Ford Focus Electric passenger car, two third generation lithium-ion battery hybrids and a plug-in hybrid.
Continue readingScotland raises its 2020 renewable targets
Scotland?s geography makes it a major player in renewable energy because it?s home to about a quarter of all wind power locations in Europe.
Continue readingUK – ?The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind??
Servicing offshore wind farms can bring significant long-term, sustainable Employment Opportunities to the UK.
Continue readingWalmart Uses Innovative Thin Film Solar Photovoltaic Technology
Thin film is lighter and has a smaller environmental impact than traditional solar panels. Walmart Uses Innovative Thin Film Solar Technology to Increase Renewable Energy Use.
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