NASA has just completed a field test of its new solar-powered polar rover. The new robot named GROVER, which stands for Goddard Remotely Operated Vehicle for Exploration and Research, has passed an extreme environment test in the harshest part of Greenland. The wind gusts were 30mph+, with temperatures down to … [continued]
When Rich Salmon strolled into an auto dealership in Alabama, he had no idea he would become the proud owner of the 100,000th plug-in vehicle sold in America. To commemorate his purchase, Plug In America awarded Mr. Salmon with a new ClipperCreek Level 2 charging station plus $300 toward its installation, … [continued]
Graphene micro-sheets may be considerably more toxic to human cells than was previously thought, according to new research from Brown University. The new research has found that the sharp edges of graphene sheets can easily pierce cell membranes, and then after piercing the membranes, be pulled into the cell where … [continued]
It seems every few weeks everyone’s favorite EV manufacturer is trying something to lure more consumer to its brand. Tesla Motors announced earlier this week it has reduced by 50% the reservation price for its award-winning Model S sedan. Originally at $5,000, the Model S reservation price was cut to $2,500, according to … [continued]
Raising $28.4 in new capital from a group of existing and new investors, Arizona’s Heliae is ready to prove it can manufacture algae-based products for a range of target markets at commercial scale.
Australia’s brand new second-hand Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has just taken bold action to prevent the nation’s fixed carbon price from being scrapped by the opposition. He has done this by scrapping it himself. No longer will Australians be haunted by the spectre of a carbon price potentially high enough … [continued]
This article first appeared on RenewEconomy by Sophie Vorrath Wind energy is now cost competitive with new-build coal capacity in India, and solar is likely to follow suit sometime between 2016-18, according to a report by HSBC. The report on India Renewables, Good bye winter, hello spring, published on April 30, … [continued]
This article first appeared on RenewEconomy by Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath ARENA has revealed a new focus on using renewable energy sources to create “hybrid fuel” plants with existing fossil fuel power stations, as well as looking to remove grid integration barriers to higher levels of renewable energy penetration. … [continued]
This article first appeared on RenewEconomy A new Silicon Valley developer of thin film solar PV modules, backed by an Australian venture capitalist, has claimed an engineering breakthrough that could cut the manufacturing costs of PV modules by one third. RSI has broken cover after five years of development to … [continued]
Nissan has been working on a new concept vehicle that is designed to address growing congestion in European cities. Actually, this is a growing problem in large cities all around the world, and this type of urban personal electric transporter (UPET) could possibly be a key solution to easing congestion and lowering emissions in … [continued]
