Category: Renewable Energy

This Battery Could TRIPLE the Chevy Volt's Range

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 12, 2012

GM-backed Envia Systems may have made a breakthrough with a 100-mile-range electric vehicle battery.

U.S. Wind Power Hits 50GW

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 12, 2012

The U.S.'s 50GW of wind power capacity could power 12.8 million homes.

Obama Steals Food From Americans

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 9, 2012

As the nation prepares for soaring food prices, the ethanol continues to flow.

Offshore Wind Transmission System

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 9, 2012

Deepwater Wind's transmission system would transmit power for its proposed offshore wind farm.

Solar Powered Fuel Cell

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 9, 2012

Lockheed Martin is working with the Office of Naval Research to design a fuel cell that incorporates solar panels.

Solyndra Scandal Deepens

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 8, 2012

Solyndra was falling apart and Obama knew it.

Solar for Gadgets

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 8, 2012

As the rooftop solar industry struggles, Ascent Solar Technologies is moving into a new market.

Wind Tower Shutdowns

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 8, 2012

DMI Industries will shut down wind towers in North Dakota and Oklahoma.

Renters Could Buy Solar, Too

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 7, 2012

A proposed bill in California would stop restricting solar power to homeowners and open it to non-landowners and renters.

3D Printing Industry

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted August 7, 2012

Imagine being able to design a new aircraft engine part on a computer, and then being able to print it. Not the design - the actual part. And not just a lightweight, nonfunctional model, but an...

China Invests in U.S. Batteries

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 7, 2012

A $450 million investment from China's Wanxiang Group Corp. could save A123 from bankruptcy.

Battery Life Improvement

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 6, 2012

GE, Ford, and the University of Michigan are teaming up to create a smart battery management system that could lead to longer-lasting EV batteries.