Rent an Electric Car? No Problem!
The largest car rental agency in Europe, Europcar, has recently made a few EVs available in Vienna, and this week they announced 5 rentable electric Citroen C-Zeros in […]
Year: 2011
U.S. Army Goes All Jay Leno on Cyclone Biofuel Steam Engines
The U.S. Army is developing high tech steam engines that can run on biofuels, and not just for show. The steam engines, manufactured by Florida-based Cyclone Power Technologies, Inc, will be used in combat vehicles including the Arbrams M1 Main Battle Tank. That might not be quite what notorious steam … [continued]
Wind Energy Jobs for 37,000 Middle Class Americans Threatened by Congress’ Inaction (VIDEO)
Yet again, Congress has been unable to extend vital tax credits for the wind industry, causing incredible uncertainty in the fast-growing wind sector and threatening thousands of jobs across America. […]
Tesla Model S Prices Out
Yes, the moment many clean car lovers have been waiting for… Tesla has released prices for its new family car. Our car-loving friend Chris DeMorro over on sister site Gas2 has more: With the Tesla Roadster officially out of production, the upstart EV maker is looking towards its next big … [continued]
Finnish University Team’s New Fuel Cell Manufacturing Method Cuts Catalyst Cost 60%
Researchers at a Finnish university have come up with a means of significantly reducing the cost of manufacturing fuel cells. Using atomic layer deposition (ALD), the team’s new method doesn’t require expensive platinum, and requires less than half the amount of catalyst currently used methods require.
20% of Germany Electricity from Renewable Energy in 2011 (& 4.8% Drop in Energy Consumption)
I wrote just the other day about 2 natural gas plants totaling 1 gigawatt in capacity that are likely to soon be shut down because of the tremendous amount of wind energy on the grid in northern Germany, where they’re located. More news out of renewable energy leader Germany … [continued]
All Airlines Flying In & Out of EU Will Be Charged for Carbon Emissions, Court…
Whether or not all international airlines can legally be charged for its carbon emissions when flying in and out of the EU has been a hot topic for awhile. The US (in particular, the Air Transport Association of America, American Airlines, and United Continental) contested this EU legislation and brought … [continued]
White House Finalizes Crucial Mercury/Air Pollution Standards
Yes, finally, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized important air pollution standards that will protect the health of countless Americans. The standards will help to reduce mercury, arsenic, acid gas, and cyanide, among other things, from power plants. “By substantially reducing emissions of toxic pollutants that lead to neurological … [continued]
US Foods Lighting Retrofit Cuts Energy by 8%
US Foods recently announced it will save an additional 2 million kilowatt hours (kWh) by retrofitting lighting throughout the organization. Since 2007, the company has decreased overall energy use by approximately 8% (34 million kWh) through lighting retrofits alone. “We’re exploring many more opportunities for energy savings throughout the company,” … [continued]
Maintenance Costs Driving Retail Adoption of LEDs
A recent Wall Street Journal article showed that lower maintenance costs are driving companies like Walmart, GNC, and Caesars Entertainment to retrofit their specialized lighting fixtures to LEDs. Due to the long life span of LED’s, the maintenance cost for the fixture is dramatically decreased, putting the total cost savings … [continued]
