Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Off-the-Grid Electric Car Charging

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 27, 2012

Princeton Satellite Systems' solar-powered car charging station could have many uses beyond EV charging...

Japanese Solar Company Plans 250 Plants

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 26, 2012

New Japanese solar company Japan Mega Solar Co. is planning a huge domestic project with the nation's new feed-in tariffs.

Company Acquires Major Lithium Producer

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 26, 2012

A chemical producer that produces battery-grade lithium products has just acquired China's biggest lithium supplier.

EU Shale Slump Could Support Renewables Sector

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 23, 2012

If Europe doesn't experience a shale boom, it could experience a renewable sector boom...

First Solar to Sell Power in India

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 23, 2012

After numerous outages and blackouts, India needs a backup power source, and First Solar wants to provide that...

Ford Set to Gain in the Hybrid Vehicle Market

Written by unknown
Posted August 22, 2012

Ford gears up to be the hybrid vehicle leader in the United States.

Charge Your EV in Minutes

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 22, 2012

The biggest problem of electric vehicles is the long time it takes to charge. This battery technology could eliminate that.

How Ethanol Keeps Fleecing Taxpayers

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 22, 2012

Every taxpayer should demand the end of the ethanol mandate.

Post-Fukushima, Japan Turns to Renewables

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 21, 2012

As Japan cuts down on nuclear power, companies believe the solar and wind sectors will grow.

3D Printing Will Change the World

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted August 21, 2012

Just as you open a document and print it, 3D printing allows you to open up a design or blueprint and "print" it. It's real... and it's going to affect nearly every manufactured product and company...

BMW Starts EV Sharing Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 21, 2012

Want to drive an electric vehicle around, but don't want to buy one? BMW's DriveNow project lets you, and it will soon be showing up across the country.

How to Improve Offshore Turbines

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 20, 2012

Turbine engineer and wind power expert Jim Platts offers suggestions for offshore turbines that could double their harvesting ratios.