Top Transportation Stories of the Week
Some top clean transportation stories from the past week or so (other than what we’ve already covered):
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All-Electric (Racing) Cars without Batteries?
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.
Lowe’s to Provide GE’s Electric Vehicle Charger, the GE WattStation Wall Mount
GE Energy Industrial Solutions and Lowe’s have announced they will partner to offer consumers the fast-charging GE WattStation Wall Mount Electric Vehicle Charging Station. The announcement was made today at the Plug-In 2011 Conference and Exposition.
Support Local Wind Power on Your Utility Bill?
Although Americans overwhelmingly support renewable energy, it’s usually much harder to find a way to support the development of renewables close to home. This innovative proposal offered last session in the Minnesota state legislature could change that.
Google Invests $280 Million More in Solar Energy, in California’s SolarCity
Google announced today that it is investing $280 million in a rooftop solar power company, California-based SolarCity. Included with the announcement was the short YouTube video above.
Of course, this is just the latest announcement of many demonstrating Google’s tremendous investment and belief in truly clean, renewable energy.
Cleantech Weekly Roundup
Some more great cleantech stories from the week that we haven’t yet covered. This week, I decided to just organize them by topic (note, of course, that some topics overlap — in such cases, I put a little note about which other categories each article could be filed under after titles for those of you only interested in a particular topic). Check out these other interesting cleantech stories …
1st Real-World Smart Grid Of Its Size In The Netherlands?
In what very well may be my favorite city on Earth — bicycle heaven Groningen, in the Netherlands — some Dutch firms have set up what they think may be the largest real-world application and study of a smart grid. In its first phase, it only includes 25 homes, but that’s a start.
Google’s Energy Efficient Data Centers {VIDEOS}
I shared a video on Google’s Helsinki, Finland data center that is cooled 100% with sea water last week. To follow up, here’s a series of short videos from Google on data center efficiency best practices that Google unveiled last week. Interesting stuff. Check them out…
Wouldn’t You Really Rather Have an Electric Vehicle?
Never underestimate the power of American consumers to fall out of love with an icon. We’re talking about the gasoline engine, the embodiment of American sinew and spirit. Yep, it’s headed to the dust heap of romance past along with the Marlboro Man and shoes with spats. The Nielsen Energy Survey recently questioned consumers about their preferences when purchasing a new car, and
10 More Cool Green Gadgets to Help You Save Energy
The post I wrote last weekend on 3 cool green gadgets for saving energy was quite popular. And while looking around for the coolest, most effective green gadgets I could find, I saw a number of gadgets I almost included. So, as a follow-up to that first post, here are a few more green gadgets to consider purchasing.
