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Zero to 80 Percent in 15 minutes: New Benchmark for Electric Vehicles Fast-charging
Fifteen-minutes is the time it will take to charge a THINK City from completely depleted to 80 percent charged using an advanced fast-charge system, establishing a new benchmark.
Continue readingFuture of Global Advanced Batteries Market Outlook to 2020
The increased demand for PHEVs will thus offer huge sales growth opportunities for advanced batteries.
Continue readingEl 39% de la electricidad producida en enero en España fue de origen renovable
La producción de energía eólica ha representado un 16,3% de la producción total, es decir, ha crecido un 21,5% con respecto al mes de enero de 2009.
Continue readingTesla Files S-1 Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering
Tesla Motors, Inc. today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.
Continue readingJapan’s wind energy potential is over 133 GW
A study result indicating the potential for Japan to install a total of about 133 GW of wind power capacity was released. The total wind power capacity currently installed in Japan is about 1,854 MW.
Continue readingBreakthrough in Lake Turkana Wind Power in Kenya
Construction on a $750-million wind energ project in Kenya could begin soon, following the signing of a 20-year agreement between Lake Turkana Wind Power Consortium and Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC).
Continue readingIn 2009, the industrial photovoltaics market grew considerably
After the negative results in the first two quarters, demand grew exceptionally in Q3 and Q4, with a 25% overall increase of production of photovoltaic components over the previous year.
Continue readingRebirth of British wind energy manufacturing starts in Wales
BWEA Cymru has welcomed the announcement by engineering firm Mabey Bridge to invest 38 million in a Chepstow-based factory to build and paint wind turbine towers.
Continue readingWinwind Sweden AB has been established with offices in Stockholm and Karlstad.
In order to strengthen WinWinD’s position in the Swedish wind power market, Winwind Sweden AB has been established with offices in Stockholm and Karlstad.
Continue readingSpain tops renewable energy forecast
Spain, current holder of the EU rotating presidency and a world leader in wind energy, is set to overshoot its 2020 renewable energy targets by 2.7%, according to documents submitted by the Spanish government.
Continue readingIn Europe, offshore wind farm increased by 54%
In 2009, eight new wind power plants came into operations, bringing the total capacity to 2,056 MW. Another 1,000 MW of wind energy offshore will be achieved in 2010.
Continue readingNew wind energy plants to be constructed in Binh Thuan (Vietnam)
Two new wind power plants to produce 74 megawatts will be constructed in Binh Thuan Province by year-end, raising the number of renewable energy projects in the province to three wind farms.
Continue readingObama Honors ECOtality/eTec in State of the Union Address
In his State of the Union address tonight President Barack Obama honored Arizona-based ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB:ETLE), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies.
Continue readingEnergy Secretary Chu Recognizes ECOtality/eTec for Electric Vehicles Progress
Steven Chu today recognized ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLE) and eTec for the company?s work toward establishing robust electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US.
Continue readingToshiba has established US-based sales SCiB? battery
This nano-based breakthrough lithium technology is noted for its rapid charging capability of 90% charge in less than 5 minutes and long life of more than 10 years even at rapid charge rates.
Continue readingFlux Power Selected as Advanced Energy Storage System for Wheego Electric Vehicles
Flux Power Incorporated announced a battery supply agreement with Wheego Electric Cars, a new American automaker building electric vehicles.
Continue readingEl gobierno murciano ayudará a desarrollar un prototipo de recarga vehículos eléctricos
Simovel tiene la intención de fabricar, vender e instalar este cargador para lo cual también ha firmado un convenio con la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena.
Continue readingIberdrola prepara con el Gobierno y empresas valencianos una estación de recarga de vehículos eléctricos
Iberdrola está trabajando con la Generalitat Valenciana y ocho empresas de la región en un proyecto que persigue el desarrollo de un prototipo de estación de recarga para los vehículos eléctricos.
Continue readingIberdrola Renewables raises capacity to 10.75 GW
Iberdrola Renewables, the world?s largest wind power company, increased its electricity production by 4,492 million kWh or 26.4% in 2009 to 21,490 million kWh.
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