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2007-11-13
Concept:
Plug-In Hybrid Drive Retrofit for Heavy-Duty Trucks
The retrofit concept uses a bogie axle drive to create a
through-the-road hybrid drive that can reduce fuel consumption up to
25%, by the inventors's estimates.
2007-11-13
Corporate
Leaders Publish Roadmap for Action on Climate Change
Combat Climate Change (3C), a new coalition of 46 international
companies, is pushing global governments to join together for immediate
action to address climate change.
2007-11-13
China
Raises Pollution Charges to Clean Up Lake
More than 1,000 chemical plants will be forced to close around the
shores of China's third-largest lake due to an increase in pollution
charges following an outbreak of algae bloom earlier this year.
2007-11-13
Millions
of Jobs at Risk From Climate Change - UN
Millions of jobs worldwide could be casualties of climate change, though
efforts to mitigate its effects will also create huge new waves of
employment, United Nations officials said on Monday.
2007-11-13
Candidates
spare few words for water shortages
As drought hits regions, water politics looms large
2007-11-07
Ricardo
and QinetiQ Begin Project to Demonstrate Low-Cost Li-Ion Technology for
Hybrid Vehicles
Ricardo and QinetiQ have embarked on a two-year collaborative project
which aims to dramatically reduce the costs of lithium-ion batteries for
hybrid vehicles while protecting or further improving vehicle
performance.
2007-11-07
US
Exchanges Explore Carbon Trading Market
Some of the biggest US exchanges are eyeing a piece of the global carbon
trading market, which is expected to double in size by 2012 from current
levels as governments and industry step up efforts to reduce pollution.
2007-11-07
Climate
Change Threatens National Security - Report
Climate change could end globalization by 2040 as nations look inward to
conserve scarce resources and conflicts flare when refugees flee rising
seas and drought, national security experts warned on Monday.
2007-11-07
Consumers
Want More Than Green Promises From Companies
Companies face a backlash if they cast a green smokescreen without any
action, according to a new consumer report by branding and marketing
agency BBMG.
2007-11-07
Raser
Receives QF Status and Secures Additional Geothermal Leases in Utah
Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Arca: RZ) announced today that two
additional geothermal power production facilities have received
certification as Qualifying Facilities from the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC). Raser also announced the signing of
additional leases in Southern Utah.
2007-10-10
Companies
to Build 10M Gallon Biodiesel Plant Featuring Solid Catalyst
Benefuel, Inc., in partnership with Seymour Biofuels, plans to build a 10
million gallon per year biodiesel plant that uses Benefuel's solid catalyst
process. The plant, planned to be located in Seymour, Ind., eliminates the need
for water in the production process and delivers a market-ready glycerin
by-product.
2007-10-10
Toyota
to Show Plug-in Flex-Fuel Hybrid Concept with Double the Fuel Efficiency of the
Prius
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will exhibit eight concept and 13 other vehicles
at the upcoming 40th Tokyo Motor Show. Among the concepts is the 1/X,
(pronounced "one-Xth"), a vehicle that maintains an interior space on
par with that of the Prius, with a targeted fuel efficiency that is double that
of the Prius.
2007-10-10
Azure
Dynamics and Kidron sign supply agreement for Low Emission Electric Power
systems for refrigerated trucks
Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) today announced that it has
signed a supply agreement with Kidron, Incorporated ("Kidron"), a
division of VT Specialized Vehicles Corporation ("VT SVC"). The supply
agreement encompasses branding, marketing and sale of Azure's Low Emission
Electric Power ("LEEP") systems throughout the North American
refrigerated truck body market.
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2007-10-10
Photovoltaic
solar power grows fast in Spain
Photovoltaic solar power plants are springing up throughout Spain, capitalizing
on special tariffs for renewable energies and exceeding the government's
expectations.
2007-10-10
Honda
to unveil hybrid sports car
Hybrids don't have to sacrifice looks to be environmentally friendly - they can
be muscular and stylish, too. That's the message Honda hopes to send at this
month's Tokyo auto show with its new gas-electric hybrid sports car CR-Z.
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