At the forthcoming Paris Motor Show, Nissan will be unveiling for the first time a concept vehicle that offers insight into how Nissan could expand its portfolio of electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingGreat wind energy potential in Colombia
The La Guajira region alone has a wind power potential exceeding 18,000 MW, according to a report by the World Bank. Nevertheless, its development needs urgent specific policies.
Continue readingPort upgrades vital to growth of UK economy, says wind energy body
The previous Government pledged 60m towards upgrading the infrastructure around ports to enable wind turbines manufacturing in this country, crucial for delivering Round 3 offshore wind farm projects.
Continue readingWind power Vestas – Blade incident on V112-3.0 MW prototype in Lem, Denmark
On Wednesday 8 September 2010, a blade piece detached from Vestas? V112-3.0 MW prototype wind turbine located in Lem, Denmark.
Continue readingWind power delivers close to 10% of UK’s electricity
RenewableUK: We are expecting to see the contribution of electricity from wind energy gradually increase over the next decade, to around 30% of the UK’s total consumption.
Continue readingIncreasing Demand for Ultracapacitor-Based Energy Storage Systems for Hybrid Buses
Ultracapacitor-based energy storage systems are highly efficient in absorbing recuperative braking energy and delivering stored energy to hybrid internal combustion / electric vehicles.
Continue readingInterview with European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) CEO Christian Kjaer
In it, Kjaer discusses the forward-looking policies and other factors that are helping wind power drive Europe’s quest to reach ambitious clean energy goals.
Continue readingChina Trade Practices Highlight Urgent Need for U.S. Renewable Electricity Standard
The RES is necessary to drive investment in wind power manufacturing here in the US, and ensure continued growth of domestic content in wind turbines.
Continue readingAmeriLithium Reports Positive Results From Additional Exploration on Nevada Lithium Project
The next generation of hybrid and electric vehicles are being designed to use high-capacity Lithium-ion batteries as environmentally-friendly fuel alternatives.
Continue readingA123 Systems to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2010 Technology Conference
A123 Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:AONE) develops and manufactures advanced lithium ion batteries and battery systems for the electric vehicles, electric grid services and commercial markets.
Continue readingChina BAK to supply lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles by Chery Automobile
China BAK will supply 110 units of lithium-ion power batteries, which will be used by Chery to manufacture electric vehicles in its December quarter.
Continue readingNREL Releases Estimate of Offshore Wind Energy Potential: 4,150 gigawatts
The U.S. Department of Energy?s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announces the release of a new report that assesses the electricity generating potential of offshore wind power resources in the U.S.
Continue readingJumbo Offshore completes installation of 131 Transition Pieces for Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm
DP2-vessel Jumbo Javelin completes installation wind power project one month ahead of schedule transporting & installing 9 TP?s per trip.
Continue readingIkea buys six wind farms
Ikea joins Google ? another company that has invested in wind power. In May, the internet giant invested in two wind farms in the US that generate 169.5 MW of power, enough to provide electricity for more than 55,000 homes.
Continue readingPeugeot iOn Electric Car
The iOn is targeted mainly at local government, local authorities and public services and companies active in the transport and energy sectors, leasing companies, car sharing companies and the fleets of large corporations.
Continue readingVietnam starts construction of 99 MW wind power plant
The wind farm will have 66 wind turbines of 1.5 MW, a 22/110KV transformer station and a 15km power line with a capacity of 110 KW connecting with the national grid.
Continue readingSakti3 Plans to Accelerate Product Planning
Sakti3 Announces Strategic Investments by General Motors Ventures and Itochu Technology Ventures, Plans to Accelerate Product Planning.
Continue readingGas Natural Fenosa promotes ZÈFIR Test Station
GAS NATURAL FENOSA has signed an agreement with the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) to develop an international R&D station for testing offshore wind turbines technology, the ZÈFIR Test Station.
Continue readingGas Natural Fenosa promotes $484 Million For Wind Farm In Australia
The Spanish energy company, Gas Natural Fenosa, has been given planning approval for a $484 million wind energy investment in regional Victoria.
Continue readingWind energy needs more community power
An analysis of wind farm applications in England shows that rejection of wind power projects is connected to areas with high political engagement and high life expectancy.
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