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...
View ArticleElectric 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...
View ArticleWorlds 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...
View ArticleThe 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 offshore...
View ArticleTeam 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...
View ArticleElectric 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...
View ArticleTesla Unveils Solar Roof and Powerwall 2
Elon Musk says Tesla Solar Roof will cost less than a conventional roof. After the official shareholders meeting approving the merger of Tesla Motors and SolarCity ended and before the question and...
View Article6 Reasons Why Your Business Should Invest in Solar
Now that solar is more affordable and attainable than ever, even the shrewdest business person can recognize the benefits of making the sustainable switch. That’s why small businesses everywhere are...
View ArticleNet Zero Homes and the Future of Energy Consumption
By Kaitlin Krull The need for homeowners to reconsider energy use is greater than many of us realize. If we change nothing about our regular energy consumption, the effects of global warming will make...
View ArticleStoreDot Demonstrates 300-Mile Range Battery That Charges in 5 Minutes
Charging time remains a major obstacle for electric cars and it’s a problem that has eluded many EV companies. It’s finally become easier to achieve 200-plus miles of range in an EV, even one’s that...
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