U.S. government scientists say the installed costs of solar power systems in the nation declined by more than 30 percent between 1998 and 2008.
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New Study Predicts Future Consequences of a Global Biofuels Program
Carbon emissions caused by the displacement of food crops and pastures may be twice as much as those from lands devoted to biofuels production.
Continue readingDSB and Better Place Denmark partner to deliver a sustainable transportation alternative in Denmark
Place Denmark and DSB signed a groundbreaking agreement to provide Danes with door-to-door, sustainable transportation by combining trains and electric cars.
Continue readingCanada falling behind in clean-tech race
2009 will be a record year for wind energy development in Canada with new installed capacity from wind energy projects totaling 790 MW. By year?s end, Canada will have 3,159 MW of installed capacity.
Continue readingIndian electric car maker Reva to manufacture in NY
Bannon has a licensing deal with Reva Electric Car Co. of Bangalore, India, to assemble the NXR. The car is sold across Asia and Europe. Bannon CEO Paul Wimer says the plant will produce 15,000 to 20,000 cars a year.
Continue readingU.N. Study Urges Caution on Biofuels
The study ? the U.N.E.P.?s International Panel for Sustainable Resource Management ? called for a reconsideration of current biofuel mandates in order to maintain sustainable levels of demand.
Continue readingBiofuels could increase greenhouse gases: US studies
Are biofuels really green? A pair of new studies in the Oct. 22 issue of Science damningly demonstrate that the answer is no.
Continue readingBeyond Oil
Federal Grants Spur Adoption of New Transportation Technologies in Northwest. When it comes to moving America’s transportation system away from oil, here in the Northwest you’ll find the dawn of a new age.
Continue readingNissan Announces Dates For Nissan LEAF Electric Vehicle
Nissan North America announced that the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric car will make its North American debut in Los Angeles on Nov. 13.
Continue readingElectric Vehicle mycar Makes its First Journey in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and EuAuto Technology Limited (EuAuto) jointly announced the official launch of their home-grown electric vehicle mycar in Hong Kong.
Continue readingWorld Green Vehicles
Worldwide demand for electric cars, green cars and light trucks will expand rapidly to 3 million units in 2013, propelled by a confluence of technology breakthroughs and government support.
Continue reading2009 Tokyo Motor Show Opens With Focus on Electric Cars
Tokyo Motor Show opened to the press Wednesday as Japanese automakers roll out their new concepts for nifty, fully-electric vehicles in a testament to the imminent arrival of the long-awaited dream car.
Continue readingInfiniti Confirms Plan for a Zero Emissions Vehicle
Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., announced at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show that Infiniti plans to introduce an electric vehicle – one that will be true to the Infiniti brand’s promise.
Continue readingBMW develops safety and electric motorcycle concept
BMW has developed an eco-friendly and safety concept based on the C1 enclosed scooter but featuring several safety features and power coming from an electric motor.
Continue readingCCUC, Inc. Explores Additional Opportunities That Will Provide 100% Pure Electric Solutions for Its Specialty Vehicle Offerings
CCUC has decided to explore additional opportunities that will provide 100% “Pure Electric” solutions and conversion options for the Company’s line of products to include “Specialty Buses”.
Continue readingCosts Of Plug-in Cars Key To Broad Consumer Acceptance
A University of Michigan survey released today shows widespread consumer interest in buying plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
Continue readingWheego Electric Cars Announces Trade-Up Program
Wheego Electric Cars offers a Trade-up program from their Low-Speed electric vehicle, available now, to the Full-Speed electric vehicle, expected out in 2010.
Continue readingHonda fabricará vehículos eléctricos para Japón, EE UU y Europa
Honda estudia la posibilidad de vender coches eléctricos en Estados Unidos, Europa y Japón, como parte de su estrategia de desarrollo de la próxima generación de automóviles eléctricos, según informó Takanobu Ito.
Continue readingEl Salón del Automóvil de Tokio da protagonismo al vehículo eléctrico
El Motor Show de Tokio abrió sus puertas hasta el 4 de noviembre teniendo como protagonista al coche eléctrico, con nuevos modelos de Nissan, Mitsubishi y Toyota.
Continue readingReport examines hidden costs of energy production and use
A report examines and, when possible, estimates “hidden” costs of energy production and use that are not reflected in market prices of coal, oil, other energy sources, or the electricity and gasoline produced from them.
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