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Motion Power Captures Kinetic Energy for Your Car
Ever have one of those toy cars where the rear wheels build up kinetic energy by “scuffing” rapidly across the floor that would then propel it forward when you let go? Well, imaging having a really big one of those… … Continue reading
Ever have one of those toy cars where the rear wheels build up kinetic energy by “scuffing” rapidly across the floor that would then propel it forward when you let go? Well, imaging having a really big one of those… … Continue reading
Googles Begins to Invest in Renewable Energy
Web application giant Google is branching out into the world of energy technology. The company recently announced that it is investing $38 million into wind energy farms in North Dakota. This is Google’s first investment in utility-scale renewable energy, and … Continue reading
Web application giant Google is branching out into the world of energy technology. The company recently announced that it is investing $38 million into wind energy farms in North Dakota. This is Google’s first investment in utility-scale renewable energy, and … Continue reading
European Union Looks Forward to 2050
European governments, the European Commission and the European Parliament have come together to predict the future demands for energy in the European region. By looking forward to the year 2050, the EU is taking strides to lay the groundwork now … Continue reading
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European governments, the European Commission and the European Parliament have come together to predict the future demands for energy in the European region. By looking forward to the year 2050, the EU is taking strides to lay the groundwork now … Continue reading
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DOE Establishes New Advanced Energy Agency
As part of its continued focus on helping America develop and promote alternative, clean energy sources, the US Department of Energy has established a new special agency – ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy). The goal of the new … Continue reading
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As part of its continued focus on helping America develop and promote alternative, clean energy sources, the US Department of Energy has established a new special agency – ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy). The goal of the new … Continue reading
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DOE Funds Research into Alternative Transport Energy
US Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today a funding package that would invest 106 million dollars into research and development of alternative transport energy technologies like biofuels and more efficient batteries for electric cars. This … Continue reading
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US Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today a funding package that would invest 106 million dollars into research and development of alternative transport energy technologies like biofuels and more efficient batteries for electric cars. This … Continue reading
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Obama Voices American Focus on Bio-Fuels
During a visit to the POET biorefinery in Macon, Missouri yesterday, President Barack Obama emphasized America’s focus on biofuel and our commitment to becoming a world leader in biodiesel technology. Obama promoted biofuel as a clean, renewable energy technology that … Continue reading
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During a visit to the POET biorefinery in Macon, Missouri yesterday, President Barack Obama emphasized America’s focus on biofuel and our commitment to becoming a world leader in biodiesel technology. Obama promoted biofuel as a clean, renewable energy technology that … Continue reading
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Dept of Interior Approves "Cape Wind" Project
Ken Salazar, US Secretary of the Interior, announced yesterday the approval for “Cape Wind” – a major renewable energy initiative that would see a portion of submerged land in the Nantucket Sound converted into a farm of wind-energy generating turbines. … Continue reading
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Ken Salazar, US Secretary of the Interior, announced yesterday the approval for “Cape Wind” – a major renewable energy initiative that would see a portion of submerged land in the Nantucket Sound converted into a farm of wind-energy generating turbines. … Continue reading
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Shell Outlines "30 Year Rule" for New Energy Technology
At a recent conference in Bejing, China, Peter Voser, Chief Executive Office of Royal Dutch Shell plc, delivered a fact-filled speech that outlined what Voser refers to as the “30 year rule” for adopting new energy technology. According to Voser, … Continue reading
At a recent conference in Bejing, China, Peter Voser, Chief Executive Office of Royal Dutch Shell plc, delivered a fact-filled speech that outlined what Voser refers to as the “30 year rule” for adopting new energy technology. According to Voser, … Continue reading
American Businesses Urge Congress to Take Action on US Climate Bill
While bogged down in the Senate, the proposed US climate bill is garnering much attention from American businesses that are hoping to capitalize on potential fees levied against carbon emissions and possible tax incentives for investing in clean energy. The … Continue reading
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While bogged down in the Senate, the proposed US climate bill is garnering much attention from American businesses that are hoping to capitalize on potential fees levied against carbon emissions and possible tax incentives for investing in clean energy. The … Continue reading
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Dow Corning Wants to Make America a 21st Century Solar Power
In a recent press release, Stephanie Burns, Chairman and CEO of Dow Corning, extolled her company’s commitment to solar power and detailed what she believes the United States needs to do to position itself as a “Solar Power” in the … Continue reading
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In a recent press release, Stephanie Burns, Chairman and CEO of Dow Corning, extolled her company’s commitment to solar power and detailed what she believes the United States needs to do to position itself as a “Solar Power” in the … Continue reading
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