Solyndra, a California solar panel maker – once a showcase for the Obama administration’s attempt to create clean energy jobs – stopped operating Wednesday as it filed for bankruptcy protection. In the wake of its closing, the closure leaves 1,100 people out of work. It also leaves behind $535 million in federal loans.
New technical specifications for Formula 1 racing require vehicles in the pit to operate in electric only mode. Drayson Racing Technologies and HaloIPT are working together to offer completely electric vehicles through electrified racetrack roadways.
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New plastic bottles are being introduced to the consumer marketplace, made primarily from sugar cane instead of petroleum.
Researchers from Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research are hot on the trail of a new mineral-based formula that would enable plywood walls, cabinets, and other building elements to “eat” their own formaldehyde emissions. The breakthrough could help bring an end to indoor air quality issues, such as the health … [continued]
2011 marks the 100th anniversary of the Indy 500, and Indiana’s venerable celebration of the motor vehicle will mark the occasion by hosting its first Emerging Tech Day, featuring cutting edge alternative fuel vehicles cooked up by teams of college and university students. All you other states better look out, … [continued]
Staten Island Ferry, move over: there’s a new ferry coming to town, and it’s fully loaded with sustainable energy features. The new 1400-horsepower Hornblower Hybrid Ferry will run on hydrogen fuel cells, solar panels, and wind power, with help from diesel engines that meet U.S. EPA Tier 2 (pdf) pollution … [continued]
Perhaps you’ve heard of siloxanes — those ubiquitous chemicals found in hair care products, make-up, deodorant, food additives, soaps, textiles, lubricants, paints – oh heck, the list goes on and on. The problem is, siloxanes end up in biogas recovered from landfills, industrial operations and sewage treatment plants. If not … [continued]
The EPA has for the first time moved to control hazardous air pollution from cement plants with the first ever national rules that will protect Americans health. The third largest source of mercury air emissions are cement plants, because they burn coal to fire up kilns. Cement kilns around the … [continued]
Back in January, I wrote that the average transit rider in the US saved about $9,242 a year (or approximately $770 a month) by riding transit instead of driving. The figures have been updated and the savings have increased. The average transit rider in the US now saves $9,330 a … [continued]
