The legislation echoes recommendations put forward by the EC, a nonpartisan, not-for-profit group of business leaders committed to promoting policies and actions that facilitate the deployment of electric vehicles.
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International Funds for Low Carbon Technologies Poised to Facilitate Financing of Clean Energy Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
These funds essentially create the confidence needed for early stage technology development and deployment financing and also facilitate a structure for public-private partnerships.
Continue readingVestas receives 49 MW wind power order in China
Vestas, the global leader in wind energy, has received another order of 49 MW from Ningxia Hanas New Energy Company.
Continue readingReed Resources? lithium production gets the green light at Mt Marion
An initial production rate of 200,000 tonnes per annum will make the operation the second largest lithium mine in the world allowing the companies to capitalise the demand for lithium batteries from electric cars.
Continue readingTesla Roadsters Reach Five New Countries on Three Continents
The first electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries Tesla Roadsters have arrived in Poland, Turkey, Japan, Hong Kong and Canada in recent weeks as world’s leading electric vehicle maker rapidly expands.
Continue readingChina’s first wind farm on mountains to be completed by end-2010
China is expected to complete construction of its first wind farm on mountain in southwestern China’s Chongqing Municipality by the end of 2010.
Continue readingIstanbul Enerji and Renault sign a Memorandum of Understanding for electric vehicles partnership
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is aimed at establishing a partnership to promote and implement electric vehicles in Istanbul, following the example of several other capital cities.
Continue readingChina Sun Group High-Tech Receives Government Subsidy for Lithium Iron Phosphate Project
China Sun Group High-Tech announced today that it has received a government subsidy for its cutting edge Lithium Iron Phosphate (LIP) development project for use in the new energy automobile industry.
Continue readingBalqon Expands Distribution Into Europe With Mol Transport Solutions
Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN), a developer and manufacturer of zero emissions, heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications, has entered into a Dealer Agreement with Mol Transport Solutions.
Continue readingQuantum Awarded Pre-Production Contract by Fisker Automotive for Vehicle-Integrated Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide announced that it has received a contract for engineering and implementing production tooling for the Fisker Karma solar photovoltaic roof module.
Continue readingWind power Gamesa takes part in Europe?s Healthy Workplaces campaign 2010-2011
Coordinated by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), the campaign supports a wide range of activities at the national and European levels to promote safe maintenance in the workplace.
Continue readingU.S. Announces Energy Program for Pakistan
The U.S. will conduct a feasibility study to determine the technical, economic, and financial viability of a 50 MW wind energy pilot project on behalf of Engro Power.
Continue readingMassachusetts House of Reps Passes Wind Power Siting Reform Act
On an appropriately wet and windy afternoon yesterday in Boston, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the Wind Energy Siting Reform Act with a vote of 101-52.
Continue readingObama Gets First Seat Time in Chevrolet Volt
President Barack Obama got his first exposure and seat time Thursday in the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicles.
Continue readingEnvironmental study says wind power projects wouldn’t ruin Steens Mountain beauty
A draft environmental study has found that four proposed wind energy projects on the north end of Steens Mountain in southeastern Oregon would have little effect on its pristine high-desert beauty.
Continue readingSolarbuzz Raises Global Photovoltaic 2010 Market Forecast to 15.2 GW
Global photovoltaic demand continues to soar in 2010 and is currently projected to double over the rate of installations last year.
Continue readingScottish and Southern and Mitsubishi to work together on wind energy projects
The two companies will explore offshore wind farms, advanced technology for smart electricity grids and electric vehicles, carbon capture and storage and high-efficiency power generation.
Continue readingIntegrated photovoltaic project started transmitting power to the grid in Shanghai
The world’s largest stand alone integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) project started transmitting power to the grid in Shanghai on Sunday in another move showcasing China’s commitment to reduced carbon emissions.
Continue readingGrowing expectations for wind power
Wind energy investments are rising, especially in Sweden, Greece, Ireland and some Eastern countries. Offshore wind turbines opportunities are particularly significant, while re-powering wind farm is starting to develop.
Continue readingStimulus Success for Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure Critical, But More Must Be Done
On May 27, Republicans and Democrats in both the House and the Senate introduced legislation designed to advance the deployment of electric vehicles and to develop the infrastructure needed to support them.
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