Archive for July, 2008
Fuel cell vehicles still in first gear
As in years past, fuel cell-powered vehicles are the technology of the future, according to a report published on Thursday by the U.S. National Academies.
Despite a great deal of technical progress, the study concludes that fuel cell vehicles will only make a significant dent in oil consumption and …
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Sopogy thinks small to make megawatts of solar power
If giant solar thermal power plants spread across the desert are like a mainframe, Sopogy is making the equivalent of a personal computer.
The Hawaii-based company on Tuesday at the Intersolar 2008 conference will show off the latest version of its MicroCSP–essentially a shrunk-down version of concentrating solar power (CSP) …
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EPA resists greenhouse gas regulation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday that Congress, not the EPA, should regulate greenhouse gases.
EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson hosted a conference call with reporters on Friday where he said that existing law, the Clean Air Act, is “ill-suited” to addressing greenhouse gas emissions.
Instead, Johnson …
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EPA resists greenhouse gas regulation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday that Congress, not the EPA, should regulate greenhouse gases.
EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson hosted a conference call with reporters on Friday where he said that existing law, the Clean Air Act, is “ill-suited” to addressing greenhouse gas emissions.
Instead, Johnson …
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Intel Capital spreads its solar bets with Sulfurcell
Intel’s venture capital arm, Intel Capital, on Wednesday said it has invested in German thin-film solar cell manufacturer Sulfurcell.
Intel Capital led the $133.7 million (85 million euro) round with a $37.7 million contribution. The money will be used to expand the company’s existing production, which …
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Formula One design vet creating eco-smart city car
The styles from Europe this year are decidedly green and small.
Designer Gordon Murray, best known for his work on Formula One racing cars, detailed on Monday a new city car design called the T.25 that is aimed at reducing congestion and lowering pollution.
The planned T.25 in
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Formula One design vet creating eco-smart city car
The styles from Europe this year are decidedly green and small.
Designer Gordon Murray, best known for his work on Formula One racing cars, detailed on Monday a new city car design called the T.25 that is aimed at reducing congestion and lowering pollution.
The planned T.25 in
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