University of San Diego researchers have discovered that carbon nanotubes don’t have to be perfect to do a better job. Prabhakar Bandaru, a professor in the UCSD Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have discovered …

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 …

Batteries, single purpose devices that most of us take for granted unless they need to be recharged or replaced, are an essential enabling technology for renewable energy and the sixth industrial revolution. With this week’s …

Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden have discovered that a particular type of algae produces a substance that can be used to make inexpensive, non-toxic, simple-to-build, flexible, thin and durable batteries that, after optimization, are …

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 …

Lead-Carbon batteries are a possible game changing energy storage technology. The Economist published an article about Axion Power International (AXPW.OB) titled “Lead-acid Batteries Recharged” and Sandia National Laboratories released a report detailing side-by-side testing of …

Panasonic Corporation and Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. have agreed on the terms of Panasonic’s acquisition of Sanyo. Panasonic is launching a public tender offer at ¥131 per share of common stock and ¥1,310 per share …

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Time is the enemy of most renewable energy systems. Winds can be stronger at night in California and Texas than in the day. Unfortunately, most regional customers are asleep, so utilities and power …

The rise of electric cars could strain lithium battery supply.
Lithium ion batteries used in laptops and electronic gadgets have become the main choice of battery for plug-in hybrids and electric cars now starting to come …

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GE is A123Systems largest single cash investor, with 9% ownership. GE is making its sixth equity investment in the lithium-ion battery manufacturer, putting $30 million into A123’s $102 million Series E financing. The …