Originally posted at The Car Tech blog
Nissan constructing solar charging station for Leafs
May 26, 2011 By
Renewable energy will be powering Leafs and Nissan's Smyrna manufacturing facilities, which will build the EV and its battery pack starting in 2012.
U.S. wind growing again, but business still choppy
May 25, 2011 By
Developers are scrambling to put turbines in the ground ahead of the expiration of federal tax credits for wind in 2013. Beyond that date, the industry's fortunes are hazy.
GE unveils power plant in Paris
May 25, 2011 By
Natural gas plant with solar and wind integration can maximize efficiency while adhering to EU emissions standards, company claims.
New car labels offer QR codes but no grades
May 25, 2011 By
EPA, Transportation Department unveil car labels for comparing efficiency, cost, and environmental impact among different drive trains, but they drop letter grade system that automakers balked at.
Algae machine to reduce Australian coal plant CO2
May 24, 2011 By
MBD Energy installing first of many planned OriginOil systems for turning carbon dioxide into algae oil.
Japan eyes solar panels on all new buildings
May 24, 2011 By
Grappling with strained power supplies, Japan may require all new buildings, including homes, to come equipped with rooftop solar panels by 2030, the Nikkei newspaper reports.
Originally posted at Crave
Study: Meter data’s impact depends on collective use
May 24, 2011 By
Consumers who receive data on home-energy consumption reduce their usage incrementally, a study shows, but there is potential for a huge impact in the U.S. collectively.
GM to use landfill gases as an energy-saver at Orion plant
May 23, 2011 By
The General Motors Orion Assembly plant will save $1.1 million a year in energy costs thanks to recent improvements at the plant.
Originally posted at The Car Tech blog
2012 Toyota Prius V first drive
May 23, 2011 By
Toyota is almost ready to put the larger Prius V on sale. This new car offers excellent fuel economy along with new cabin electronics.
Originally posted at The Car Tech blog
2012 Toyota Prius V first drive
May 23, 2011 By
Toyota is almost ready to put the larger Prius V on sale. This new car offers excellent fuel economy along with new cabin electronics.
Originally posted at The Car Tech blog