March 19th, 2012 | by Charis Michelsen
Interstate 5 on the American west coast just became part of electric vehicle history --- a 160-mile stretch has just gotten 8 new fast-charging stations as part of the new
January 11th, 2012 | by Charis Michelsen
A comprehensive network of clean, quick, and punctual trains is a wonderful thing. It also seems to be somewhat rare, but Britain is making a massive step forward in that respect. The HS2 high speed rail scheme is meant to improve on the infrastructure of Britain’s rail network, connecting London to Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds and
December 22nd, 2011 | by Charis Michelsen
In order for EV usage to become widespread, a proper charging infrastructure is paramount. Saitama is testing a model infrastructure for user convenience second, and for how to
November 10th, 2011 | by Charis Michelsen
On the heels of its no-contact charging system, Nissan is now trying to generate some positive buzz for its new quick charge units in Europe by giving away 400 new stations to
October 11th, 2011 | by Charis Michelsen
As long as there are complaints about electric cars, Nissan just isn’t satisfied. Having already resolved the bulky home charger issue with a smaller version, Nissan will next tackle the excessively long time it takes to charge an
October 7th, 2011 | by Charis Michelsen
The German Autobahn is popularly known for allowing drivers to go as fast as they want – and, starting this fall, EV drivers will be able to charge their cars almost as fast as they drive them
October 5th, 2011 | by Charis Michelsen
The eCarTec fair in Munich this month addresses issues of energy, infrastructure, and finance, as related to electric vehicles and energy conservation technology. To get visitors in the door, the fair has announced eCarLiveDrive -- a host of EVs to test drive on a 0.6 mile test course are part of the package, including a massive Dutch “superbus” prototype
September 15th, 2011 | by Charis Michelsen
Ybbs, Austria has just installed new EV charging stations powered by Wüster power stations, which claim that 100% of electricity to come from renewable sources. Regardless of the source of the power, its distribution is rather clever. Using a system designed by Siemens, Ybbs can now recharge EVs from parking meters
August 28th, 2011 | by Breath on the Wind
Information for weathering any storm
August 28th, 2011 | by Breath on the Wind
Ongoing storm coverage from
January 25th, 2011 | by Tina Casey
With their vast potential for harvesting solar power and other forms of renewable energy, America’s highways are poised to become
January 8th, 2011 | by Zachary Shahan
Some clean tech news and views from around that we didn’t cover this week: Caltech Researchers Create Highly Absorbing, Flexible
November 28th, 2010 | by Mridul Chadha
Japan will contribute in terms of credit and technology in an ambitious and ground-breaking infrastructure project which will build 24
July 21st, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
[social_buttons] China Development Bank recently agreed to loan the Argentinian government $10 billion for new railway and metro construction. China
December 30th, 2009 | by Tina Casey
Highways, train stations, and even dance floors: the world is full of vibrating surfaces that could yield a rich trove