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Kuwait plans to tap wind power
The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research has formulated a plan to identify sources of energy. The Wind Energy Program is one of them.
Continue readingCODA to Site Electric Car Battery Manufacturing Facility in Ohio Pending DOE Loan
CODA, a California-based electric car and lithium ion batteries company, announced its plans to build an automotive-grade lithium ion battery system manufacturing facility in Ohio.
Continue readingIndia adds record wind power capacity in past year
India added 2.33 GW of grid-connected renewable power capacity during the year to the end of March, according to a statement from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Continue readingChina to subsidize electric car purchases in five cities
China Tuesday released details of its electric vehicles subsidy program designed to boost the nation’s auto industry and cut vehicle emissions.
Continue readingGlobal race for renewable technology is on By Christian Kjaer (EWEA)
There is no doubt that the global race for renewable energy technology leadership is on. A move to 30% would give a very strong signal to investors that Europe means business when it talks about green growth.
Continue reading30% emissions cuts would keep EU in front of green energy race
For Europe to keep its first mover advantage, the EU needs to maintain its momentum in support of its most promising industries. A unilateral move to 30% GHG domestic reductions would maintain such a momentum.
Continue readingMassive wind farm project will create electricity for two countries
The deal reportedly would see the installation of up to 500 wind turbines near the town of La Rumorosa in a region recognised as having one of the best wind resource areas in North America.
Continue readingSiemens signs four wind power service agreements in the U.S.
Siemens Energy has been awarded service contracts for four wind farms located in the states of Washington and Oregon in the U.S.
Continue readingFord to invest $135M in 2 Michigan factories to make hybrid and electric cars
Ford is investing $135 million to design, engineer and produce key components for its next-generation hybrid and electric vehicles that go into production in 2012 in North America
Continue readingUrban Green Energy Launches Small Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
The small vertical axis wind turbine that is poised to change the landscape of wind power has its first home on a dedicated site.
Continue readingSEAT León Twin Drive ECOMOTIVE, a plug-in hybrid
The IBE Concept is a fully electric car, plug-in compact sporty coupé which illustrates SEAT?s commitment to both design sophistication and driving pleasure.
Continue readingHuaneng Group to launch its first wind energy project in Hunan (China)
China Huaneng Group, one of China’s five power giants, is going to invest 400 million yuan to launch a wind power project in Longhui county, Hunan province, central China.
Continue readingAMEC JV awarded wind power project by Kruger Energy
AMEC has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract by Kruger Energy for the Chatham Wind Energy project in Chatham-Kent, Ontario.
Continue readingPolicies for wind power development in Morocco
With 3,500 km of coastline and average wind speeds between 6 and 11 m/s, wind energy is one of the most promising sectors for renewable energy generation in Morocco.
Continue readingNew UK Government’s Green Policies
The new coalition government in the UK has outlined its collective plans for a low carbon economy.
Continue readingSyrian-Spanish Cooperation in Wind Energy
The two sides agreed that the Spanish side finance a wind farm project to generate electric energy with a capacity of 50 megawatt. The wind power project will be the first in Syria.
Continue readingMarine platform will jointly harness energy from wind power and waves
This technology, developed by Danish-based FPP, involves a floating platform supporting up to three wind turbines and equipped with piston pumps that generate electricity from waves.
Continue readingGreen Energy Veterans Launch Innovative Wind power and Solar energy Venture
A new energy venture, Pioneer Green Energy, has opened its headquarters in Austin, Texas. The seven founding members have direct experience successfully managing challenges.
Continue readingBMW Megacity Vehicle to launch in 2013
The Megacity Vehicle will be a zero-emission urban electric car for the world?s metropolitan regions. It is currently being developed as part of project i and will be available from 2013 under a sub-brand of BMW.
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