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Electric Cars Store Power for the Grid
Sunday, 21 Feb, 2010 – 9:40 | No Comment
Electric Cars Store Power for the Grid

V2G technology or Vehicle-to-grid, would enable electric car owners to make money while storing power for the grid. The technology was unveiled at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in San Diego …

Team Tokai wins Global Green Challenge in Australia
Wednesday, 28 Oct, 2009 – 18:31 | No Comment
Team Tokai wins Global Green Challenge in Australia

The Japanese Tokai University team built the solar powered car that won the Global Green Challenge on Wednesday after averaging speeds of more than 100 kilometres (62 miles) per hour in a four-day race through …

The Smart Grid Takes Shape in Germany with E-Energy Plan
Monday, 19 Oct, 2009 – 17:19 | 4 Comments
The Smart Grid Takes Shape in Germany with E-Energy Plan

The new age of green electricity is beginning to take shape in Germany under the name E-Energy. The plan is a vision to create a giant renewable energy grid using inputs as diverse as huge …

Worlds Largest Electric Car Charging Network Begins
Saturday, 3 Oct, 2009 – 16:48 | No Comment
Worlds Largest Electric Car Charging Network Begins

This week saw the largest transportation electrification project in history begin. On 10/1/2009, eTec announced that they have officially signed the $99.8 million grant with DOE to start installing Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in 5 States, …

Electric Cars go Mainstream at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
Sunday, 27 Sep, 2009 – 10:05 | One Comment
Electric Cars go Mainstream at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

The theme of the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show which ran for most of last week can best be summed up in one word: “electric.” Nearly every manufacturer has unveiled a vehicle using the latest battery …

Diesel-Electric Bulldozer From Caterpillar
Sunday, 20 Sep, 2009 – 6:08 | One Comment
Diesel-Electric Bulldozer From Caterpillar

Caterpillar, the prolific maker of construction equipment has announced that for 2010 they will be selling the D7E, a diesel-electric bulldozer.
The diesel engine can be shut down when the bulldozer is not in motion, as …

Tesla Motors Receives $465 Million from Government
Tuesday, 23 Jun, 2009 – 10:42 | No Comment
Tesla Motors Receives $465 Million from Government

In an announcement at Ford’s research center in Dearborn, Michigan, the U.S. Secretary of Energy will be giving details about the first loans to come out of the government’s $25 billion program to help auto …

Azure Dynamics Wins CATA Award
Sunday, 31 May, 2009 – 14:03 | One Comment
Azure Dynamics Wins CATA Award

Azure Dynamics Corp., a leading developer of innovative hybrid green technologies was recently chosen as a winner at the 24th Annual Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) Innovation and Leadership Awards.
Azure was recognized with an ‘Outstanding …

My New Venture – Solar Leasing in Spain
Tuesday, 26 May, 2009 – 6:22 | 12 Comments
My New Venture – Solar Leasing in Spain

I admit it, I have dropped the ball lately as far as updating this site and I would not be surprised if some of you are never going to come back.
I apologise, but I have …

VIDEO: Shai Agassi Talks About His Plan for Mass Adoption of Electric Cars
Thursday, 16 Apr, 2009 – 5:26 | One Comment
VIDEO: Shai Agassi Talks About His Plan for Mass Adoption of Electric Cars

Shai Agassi, of Better Place, the electric car charging infrastructure company says electric cars are the only solution if we want to impact emissions. His company, Better Place, has a radical plan to take entire …