Charging for Charging: Saitama, Japan Tests EV Infrastructure
In order for EV usage to become widespread, a proper charging infrastructure is paramount. Saitama is testing a model infrastructure for user convenience second, and for how to […]
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Free Nissan Quick Chargers For Europe
On the heels of its no-contact charging system, Nissan is now trying to generate some positive buzz for its new quick charge units in Europe by giving away 400 new stations to…
10 Minutes or Less: Another New Charging System from Nissan
As long as there are complaints about electric cars, Nissan just isn’t satisfied. Having already resolved the bulky home charger issue with a smaller version, Nissan will next tackle the excessively long time it takes to charge an EV.
Superfast Driving AND Superfast EV Charging on the Autobahn
The German Autobahn is popularly known for allowing drivers to go as fast as they want – and, starting this fall, EV drivers will be able to charge their cars almost as fast as they drive them.
eCarLiveDrive 2011 – Test Drive a 155mph SuperBus!
The eCarTec fair in Munich this month addresses issues of energy, infrastructure, and finance, as related to electric vehicles and energy conservation technology. To get visitors in the door, the fair has announced eCarLiveDrive — a host of EVs to test drive on a 0.6 mile test course are part of the package, including a massive Dutch “superbus” prototype.
In the Cross-Hairs of the Storm 2
Information for weathering any storm.
In the Cross-Hairs of the Storm
Ongoing storm coverage from NYC
Roads Really Could Be “Road Warriors” to Fight Greenhouse Gas Emissions
With their vast potential for harvesting solar power and other forms of renewable energy, America’s highways are poised to become “road warriors” in the fight for clean energy. Now a U.S. company called Pureti, Inc. hopes to add another green job to the mix: air pollution fighter. The key will … [continued]
Clean Tech News & Views Link Drop
Some clean tech news and views from around that we didn’t cover this week: Caltech Researchers Create Highly Absorbing, Flexible Solar Cells with Silicon Wire Arrays Using arrays of long, thin silicon wires embedded in a polymer substrate, a team of scientists from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has … [continued]
Japan to Help India Build 24 Green Cities
Japan will contribute in terms of credit and technology in an ambitious and ground-breaking infrastructure project which will build 24 green cities in India’s western region. The project is part of the proposed $90 billion Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor mega-infrastructure project which aims at boosting the economic growth along the about … [continued]
