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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 …

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 …

Copenhagen Aims to Become the First Carbon-Neutral Capital City by 2025
Wednesday, 1 Apr, 2009 – 14:50 | 5 Comments
Copenhagen Aims to Become the First Carbon-Neutral Capital City by 2025

Copenhagen wants to bring carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions down to zero and become the first carbon-neutral capital city by 2025. The target was announced by the seven mayors of the city while launching Copenhagen’s new climate …

Electric Vehicles 35 Years Away From Mass Market Says VW CEO
Tuesday, 17 Mar, 2009 – 15:56 | One Comment
Electric Vehicles 35 Years Away From Mass Market Says VW CEO

Although the technology for electric vehicles is progressing rapidly, no country has the infrastructure to support them, according to Stefan Jacoby, CEO of Volkswagen America. Jacoby’s comments essentially echo what his boss, VW Group Chairman …

The Seven Most Promising Renewable Energy Sources
Wednesday, 21 Jan, 2009 – 12:39 | 3 Comments
The Seven Most Promising Renewable Energy Sources

In a study, carried out by Mark Jacobson of the atmosphere and energy programme at Stanford University, wind power was found to be by far the most desirable source of energy. At the bottom of …

GM to Build World’s Largest Battery Lab
Monday, 12 Jan, 2009 – 17:07 | No Comment
GM to Build World’s Largest Battery Lab

General Motors announced in a press conference at the Detroit Auto Show that South Korea’s LG Chem has been selected to supply the lithium-ion cells that will power the Chevy Volt. However, LG Chem and …

Australia Plans Massive Electric Vehicle Network
Saturday, 25 Oct, 2008 – 6:41 | No Comment
Australia Plans Massive Electric Vehicle Network

A US firm, Better Place, has unveiled plans to build a huge one-billion-dollar (667 million US) charging network to power electric cars in Australia as it seeks cleaner and cheaper options to petrol.
The company has …