Enorm V3 Bullet — Motorcycle-Looking Electric Bike (Video)
I’m not a motorcycle fan, I have to say (I’m more of a bike or scooter guy), but this motorcycle-styled electric-assisted bike called the Enorm V3 Bullet is pretty wicked:
Green Economy
John Kerry: The Science Is Screaming At Us
Secretary of State John Kerry gave a barn-burner of a speech about climate change at National Geographic’s Ross Sea Conservation reception earlier this week, in which he renewed his calls to “respond to what the science and the facts are telling us.” Oddly enough, though, he hung the meat of … [continued]
Tesla Model S Parts Infographic
Why do I have the feeling such an infographic wouldn’t be cool if it were about any other car company? But it’s Tesla, so it’s awesome. Also, as Chris DeMorro of Gas2 notes, if you look carefully, it really is another sign that Tesla rocks it (skip below the infographic … [continued]
Toyota i-Road Ultra Compact EV In Action (Videos)
Reposted from EV Obsession: The Toyota i-Road concept was certainly one of the hottest new attractions at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. And some folks even grabbed videos of the i-Road in action. Here’s one:
GE CEO: “Cleantech Is Not An Ideology”
Reposted from RenewEconomy (image added): Jeff Immelt, chairman and CEO of global industrial giant and leading energy supply company GE, had just a few words to say during a lightning visit to Australia this week to meet clients, sign deals and announce winners of the company’s first “ecomagination” low carbon challenge … [continued]
Two Ways Americans May Get More Ownership Of Their Energy Future
Three years ago, the prospects of Americans owning their energy future seemed relatively bleak. There were almost no replicable models for doing community-based energy projects or investment, despite falling costs and technology – solar and wind – that lend themselves to local development. But thanks to recent opportunities in community … [continued]
Sodium-Air Batteries May Best Lithium-Air Batteries
Lithium-air batteries have the potential to achieve extremely high energy densities that would render the range issue of electric vehicles completely unimportant. However, they still need work, and it’s not a foregone conclusion which battery technology will lead the market in a decade or so. Some researchers have decided to pursue … [continued]
Elementary School Students Crowdfund Their Own Solar-Powered Classroom
A class of elementary school students in Durham, North Carolina recently set out on a mission to make their classroom 100% solar powered. The fourth grade class started a Kickstarter campaign: Our Solar Powered Classroom for that purpose, and they greatly exceeded their goal. The class has stated that the extra … [continued]
Suntech Announces Petition Of Insolvency, Restructuring, & Two New Board Members
For those interested in solar module manufacturing news, and Suntech news in general, here are two notable statements Suntech published today and yesterday: Suntech Appoints Philip Fan And Weiping Zhou To Board Of Directors Mr. Zhou Appointed President of Suntech Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), one of the world’s … [continued]
Greenstart Kills Its Cleantech Accelerator
Reposted from Ecopreneurist: …for something better. The premier cleantech accelerator is going for the kill and has transformed itself into a venture capital + design firm. Greenstart will now offer its startups a full range of design services aimed to create better value and impact. “After two years, 15 investments, lots of … [continued]
