NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. announces that its offshore wind power project is no longer under consideration in BC Hydro’s Clean Power Call procurement process.
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Greenpeace: Giant Private US Oil Company at Center of Climate Denial Funding
A little-known, privately-owned US oil and manufacturing giant that has made its owners the 19th richest men in the world has outspent even ExxonMobil in funding the denial of the science of climate change.
Continue readingGovernment to buy first 100 U.S-built electric vehicles
The first customer for the Chevrolet Volt also happens to be its largest investor, the Obama administration. The White House said Wednesday that the government will purchase the first 100 plug-in electric vehicles.
Continue readingEl Gobierno español invertirá 590 millones de euros para impulsar el vehículo eléctrico
Se espera que este año 2.000 coches eléctricos o enchufables formen parte del parque automovilístico español y se espera que para 2014 circulen ya 250.000 vehículos eléctricos.
Continue readingIn 2009 China took the lead in global renewable investments
For the first time the U.S. was bypassed, while the growth trend suffered a setback, though expectations for the near future are confirmed, with Italy ranking eighth in the world.
Continue readingElektromotive Leads the Way in Ireland’s Electric Vehicles Revolution
Ireland is on course to become one of Europe’s most pro-electric vehicle (EV) nations, and recharging infrastructure provider Elektromotive has been engaged to get the country’s green motoring revolution under way.
Continue readingCODA Automotive Battery Joint Venture Secures $394 Million
California-based electric car and battery company CODA Automotive announced that together with its joint venture partner, Lishen Power Battery, it has secured $394 million of committed capital.
Continue reading80% Battery Fast Charge in Less Than 30 Minutes
Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLPO) announces due to availability of new Cathode material the development of the fast charge, 80% state of charge (SOC) battery pack in less than 30 minutes shows promising results.
Continue readingEnergy Storage to Drive a $44 Billion Market
The Momentum Behind Emerging Power Storage Technologies Will Drive a 15.7% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) Through 2015. Virtually every major automaker planning an electric car launch.
Continue readingUltralife Receives $2 Million in Orders from U.S. Defense Dept.
Ultralife Corporation (ULBI) has received orders valued at approximately $2 million from the U.S. Defense Department for its McDowell Research brand MRC-93 Ultimate Battery Eliminators for use by both the U.S. Army.
Continue readingAcciona y la Alianza Renault-Nissan se asocian para potenciar el vehículo eléctrico
Ambas partes suscriben un acuerdo marco de colaboración, que incluye la preparación de las redes de recarga del vehículo eléctrico y los servicios asociados a la iniciativa.
Continue readingU.S. DOE Approves Westar Energy’s Smart Grid Funding Application
Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) announced that it has reached agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for funding under the Smart Grid Investment Grant program.
Continue readingAcciona and the Renault-Nissan Alliance join forces to promote electric vehicles
Both parties sign an agreement that includes the preparation of charging networks and the corresponding services for electric vehicles.
Continue readingZAP Alias and Jonway SUV Enter Korea Electric Vehicle Challenge
The first-ever Korea Electric Vehicle Challenge took place this weekend outside Seoul with electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP) and distribution partner in Korea Samyang Optics (008080.KS).
Continue readingElectric Scooters and Motorcycles to Accelerate a New Culture for Eco-friendly Mobility
Electric scooters and motorcycles offer smart, eco-friendly and accessible mobility options for urban transportation.
Continue readingEthiopia launches electric vehicles
Ethiopia has launched an electric car, despite suffering from power shortages. It is only the second African country to do so, after South Africa.
Continue readingNissan’s Leaf gets a price tag: $25,000 (?20,000)
Nissan’s Leaf — its new all-electric car — will cost $32,780, officials announced Tuesday. The chargers to power it up were developed by Monrovia-based AeroVironment Inc. and will run $2,200.
Continue readingFord and Microsoft Team Up To Help Electric Vehicles Recharge More Effectively
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Microsoft Corp. are leading the way toward a more energy-efficient future by announcing a new solution that will make electric vehicle ownership easier and more affordable for consumers.
Continue readingIberdrola Renovables adquiere el 100% de Energías Renovables de la Región de Murcia
Energías Renovables de La Región de Murcia es la primera empresa eólica de la región, con una potencia instalada de 140 megavatios (MW).
Continue readingIberdrola Renewables increases its existing 50% stake in the Murcian wind energy enterprise
Energías Renovables de La Región de Murcia is the region?s first wind power company, with an installed capacity of 140 megawatts (MW).
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