This article originally appeared on San Diego Goes Green (all images courtesy Zelectric Motors). By Lydia Wisz Electric cars and VW bugs? What do they have in common and why would you want to learn more about them? It seems like the makings of the “best of both worlds here.” First off, … [continued]
Walmart recently announced it is accelerating its target of being run on 100% renewable energy, and shaping their reputation as a leader in corporate sustainable development. At last week’s Walmart Global Sustainability Milestone meeting, company President and CEO Mike Duke said the retail giant plans to get or create 7 … [continued]
The Shanghai Motor Show has been turning out some astonishing vehicles, and the new Buick Riviera concept is no exception. This car is definitely “not your father’s Buick.” The new Buick Riviera will start a new chapter for the 110-year-old Buick brand. Equipped with avant-garde aesthetics, advanced technology, and plug-in hybrid electric … [continued]
Editor’s note: Elon Musk has made the 2013 Time 100 list — and who’s surprised, really? From Zip2 to PayPal to Tesla to SpaceX to SolarCity, Elon Musk is one busy and influential man — I’m just shocked that I made it onto a Top 20 list with him. Stroll through … [continued]
I recently had the opportunity to chat with the CFO and President of Zinc Air Inc., Craig Wilkins, as well as one of the company’s advisors, Greg Hayes. It was a very interesting discussion and it looks like Zinc Air Inc. has what could be a very promising grid storage technology, and … [continued]
This article first appeared on the Hephaestus Project – Energy blog. By David Fuchs Six months ago, Northwestern University professor Harold Kung theorized that, using a graphene–silicon mixture, there was a way to extend a new lithium-ion battery’s charge by 10 times and increase its lifespan by a factor of 10. The technology theorized by Harold … [continued]
It seems that the Torq is something between a practical electric car and a toy. It’s certainly one of the coolest 3-wheelers I’ve ever seen. Naturally, the unique EV has Tesla connections — as the title notes, the first one has now been delivered to an ex-Tesla executive. Interestingly, this … [continued]
Here’s some more top electric vehicle and bike news from the past few days: EVs & Hybrids Chevy Spark EV Now Being Manufactured In USA Ultracapacitor Startup Raises €2.2 Million Wheego Electric Cars Adds Marietta, Georgia Dealership Nissan And FedEx Express Expand Collaborative Testing Of The e-NV200 Battery-Electric Compact Van … [continued]
Here are some more top clean power stories from the past few days (and a couple dirty power stories): Clean Power, In General Much More Renewable Energy Could Be Integrated Into US Grid (Solar Love) Energy Transition In The Netherlands (Renewables International) Germany’s Renewables Revolution (Rocky Mountain Institute) SDG&E Announces 5 New Renewable … [continued]
Toward the end of 2007, US citizens, the US labor force, experienced the troubling onset of an economic downturn. We’re still in a condition of recovery. Through the whole recovery, though, we have been pushed to consider and reconsider our value systems, our modus operandi in terms of economic sustainability … [continued]
