Would you believe, an electric Batmobile?
Dan McCueOne-hundred-and-four years after Henry Ford introduced the affordable Model T – a car that proved so popular that five years later he had to create the modern assembly line just to keep up with demand – we’re told that we stand on the threshold of a new era for the automobile. But are electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles something that Americans will ever truly come to love?
Developments in Latin America include big gains for renewables and wind
Collaboration will help to optimize wind turbine investments
Innovative new tyres launched for electric vehicles and hybrids
Israel’s “solar village” boasts solar power on over 70 percent of its roofs
Mage Solar installs photovoltaic modules on a Manhattan skyscraper
11 EU leaders' letter to EC could be good for clean energy
11 EU leaders' letter to EC could be good for clean energy
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 Toby PriceAhead of next week's European Council, the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, and 11 other European leaders have written an open letter to Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, and José Barroso, President of the European Commission, suggesting which eight areas the European Union should tackle as a priority to encourage growth. Energy is one area highlighted.
Developments in Latin America include big gains for renewables and wind
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 REMNicaragua has reached a milestone in its adoption of renewable energy, having 48 percent of its demand for power met by renewable sources, the government has announced.
Israel’s “solar village” boasts solar power on over 70 percent of its roofs
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 Toby Price In the settlement Ram-On in Israel, modules from aleo solar AG produce solar power on over 70 percent of the roofs. Aleo’s Israeli partner, Solenergy Ltd., installed the photovoltaic plants with an output of 15 - 50 kilowatts on more than 25 residential and agricultural buildings. Meanwhile, this month also sees two other German companies have received the “TOP BRAND PV“ quality seal by EuPD...
Fraunhofer turns brown bananas and squashed tomatoes into useful biogas
Thursday, 16 February 2012 REMMushy tomatoes, brown bananas and overripe cherries – to date, waste from wholesale markets has ended up on the compost heap at best. However, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB have developed a new facility that ferments this waste to make methane, which can be used to power vehicles.
Approval for commercial wave power array on Orkney
Monday, 20 February 2012 Toby Price Scotland moved a step closer to a greener future last week following government approval of the nation’s first near shore commercial wave power array, which will power more than 1,000 homes. Consent has been given for two new Oyster devices to be added to an existing installation to create the commercial array. Meanwhile, Siemens has taken a majority stake in ocean energy firm Marine Current Tur...
IEA supports Slovak push for energy efficiency
Friday, 10 February 2012 Toby PriceThe Slovak Republic has achieved impressive results in increasing energy efficiency in recent years but can do more to strengthen its energy security and industrial competitiveness, including further diversifying its energy sources and improving regional integration, according to a review of Slovak energy policies published this week by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Innovative new tyres launched for electric vehicles and hybrids
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 REMWhile the uptake of electric vehicles may still be slow, German tyre manufacturer, Continental, is aiming to stay ahead of the game, releasing a new tyre especially designed for electric and hybrid vehicles. The new tyre, Continental reports, will increase the range of electric vehicles and reduce running costs.
Would you believe, an electric Batmobile?
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 Dan McCueOne-hundred-and-four years after Henry Ford introduced the affordable Model T – a car that proved so popular that five years later he had to create the modern assembly line just to keep up with demand – we’re told that we stand on the threshold of a new era for the automobile. But are electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles something that Americans will ever truly come to love?
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