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earth2tech.com - 70 minutes ago
Tesla CEO Has “Reservations” About Rival Fisker’s Feasibility
— earth2tech.com — About 16 miles down the turnpike in Delaware from the old General Motors where startup Fisker Automotive plans to build an upcoming plug-in hybrid vehicle , Elon Musk, CEO of rival Tesla Motors, yesterday told an audience at the University of ... (more) Tesla CEO Has “Reservations” About Rival Fisker’s ...

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green.autoblog.com - 70 minutes ago
REPORT: Elon Musk says Fisker is "very far" from overcoming EV hurdles
— green.autoblog.com — In some ways, the all-electric Tesla Roadster and the plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma don't compete. The difference in powertrains, which will filter down to the two compaies' lower-cost models, the Tesla Model S and Fisker's Project Nina vehicle, means that slightly different consumers are ... (more) REPORT: Elon Musk says Fisker is "very far" from ...

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green.autoblog.com - 4 hours ago
Spy Shots: Buick "Astra" spotted running bra-less
— green.autoblog.com — Now that General Motors has decreed that Buick will be one of its four core brands, its lineup will need to be fleshed out a bit. The Lucerne is going away momentarily and the mid-size Regal is on the way. However, that still leaves only three models, including the LaCrosse and Enclave. ... (more) Spy Shots: Buick "Astra" spotted running bra-less

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7gen.com - 5 hours ago
Carbon Nanotube Membrane Elements for Energy Efficient and Low Cost Reverse Osmosis
— 7gen.com — NanOasis Technologies has received $2 million in DOE funding in the ARPA-E program to develop " Carbon nanotubes for reverse osmosis membranes that require less energy and have many times higher flux. Could dramatically reduce the cost and energy required for desalination to supply fresh water ... (more) Carbon Nanotube Membrane Elements for Energy Efficient ...

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green.autoblog.com - 7 hours ago
REPORT: Chrysler disbands ENVI group, EV development will continue
— green.autoblog.com — Dodge Circuit - Click above for high-res image gallery According to a report from Reuters , Chrysler has disbanded its ENVI program and integrated the group back into its normal product development organization. Former ENVI head Lou Rhodes will now take the title of group line executive ... (more) REPORT: Chrysler disbands ENVI group, EV development ...

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green.autoblog.com - 8 hours ago
First Fisker dealership opens in LA, 120 pre-orders already taken
— green.autoblog.com — Fisker Karma - Click above for high-res image gallery Take an old Lexus dealership in Santa Monica, repurpose the showroom to display a Fisker Karma, invite a bunch of plug-in hybrid-loving locals over a grand opening and - boom - you've got yourself a fun night. This is what happened ... (more) First Fisker dealership opens in LA, 120 pre-orders ...

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theecologist.org - 11 hours ago
Organoponico! Cuba's response to food security
— theecologist.org — Cuba's no democratic paradise, but the country could certainly teach the west a thing or two about sustainable, secure food production, as this new film demonstrates (more) Organoponico! Cuba's response to food security

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commondreams.org - 11 hours ago
Civil Unrest Has a Role in Stopping Climate Change, Says Gore
— commondreams.org — by Oliver Burkeman in Los Angeles Al Gore has sought to inject fresh momentum into the Copenhagen build-up, saying he is certain Barack Obama will attend and predicting a rise in civil disobedience against fossil-fuel polluters unless drastic ... (more) Civil Unrest Has a Role in Stopping Climate Change, Says ...

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greenchipstocks.com - 11 hours ago
How To Invest in the New Energy Paradigm
— greenchipstocks.com — Commercial agriculture consumes 10.3 quads (quadrillion BTUs) of primary energy in order to produce 1.4 quads of food energy. The inputs are mainly fossil fuels used in running tractors, producing artificial fertilizers, producing seeds, trucking, ... (more) How To Invest in the New Energy Paradigm

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green.autoblog.com - 11 hours ago
Bringing Skinny Back: Tango electric production to restart?
— green.autoblog.com — Until the Tesla Roadster came along, most electric cars were odd looking, to say the least. Near the top of the list of peculiar EVs you'll find the Tango. This tandem two seater looks like a Japanese Kei car that got stuck in a bagel slicer. It's creator, Rick Woodbury, stopped building ... (more) Bringing Skinny Back: Tango electric production to restart?

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"CHOO LO AASMAN” - Gopal Goyal urf Kanda
mdlrairlines.in - 12 hours ago
"CHOO LO AASMAN” - Gopal Goyal urf Kanda
— mdlrairlines.in — Congratulations to Shri Gopal Kanda ( Chairman and Managing Director ), Minister of State to the Govt. of Haryana - Choo Liya Aasman - Abhishek Kadyan, Media Adviser to the International Organization for Animal Protection - OIPA in India, C-38, Rose Apartment, Prashant Vihar, DELHI - 110085. (more) "CHOO LO AASMAN” - Gopal Goyal urf Kanda

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cleantech.com - 22 hours ago
AES raises $1.58B with China Investment
— cleantech.com — Power company brings in new capital with Beijing-based investment institution as it plans to sell minority stake in wind business for $571M. (more) AES raises $1.58B with China Investment

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gjsentinel.com - 23 hours ago
Natural gas should be the vehicle fuel of the immediate future
— gjsentinel.com — Friday, November 06, 2009 Too often in Congress, and in our political debate, people stake out a position and, in the course of defending that position, refuse to credit anything their opponent is saying. We ve all seen that. When it comes to passing ... (more) Natural gas should be the vehicle fuel of the immediate ...

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reuters.com - 23 hours ago
Wind sector cash inflow may blow small firms away
— reuters.com — Victoria Bryan and Christoph Steitz - Analysis LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Small wind energy companies could be taken over cheap because fresh funding for the sector is set to flow selectively to bigger names, placing them in a stronger negotiating ... (more) Wind sector cash inflow may blow small firms away

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cleantech.com - 24 hours ago
Patently unobvious
— cleantech.com — If clean technologies are going to scale, it’s time to shake up how we think about IPR and collaboration. (more) Patently unobvious

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financialpost.com - 24 hours ago
Canada steps up oil sands push in United States
— financialpost.com — CALGARY -- Canada has mounted its biggest campaign yet to sell the United States on the energy security benefits of the oil sands as Washington debates new environmental policy, the country's energy minister said on Friday. Canadian Natural Resources ... (more) Canada steps up oil sands push in United States

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green.autoblog.com - 24 hours ago
Greenlings: How do I plug my electric vehicle in at home?
— green.autoblog.com — As electric vehicles begin to find their way to peoples driveways and garages, knowing what's involved with charging up the batteries becomes more necessary. Over the years, electric vehicles (EVs) have used different kinds of batteries and employed different types of chargers and ... (more) Greenlings: How do I plug my electric vehicle in at home?

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nymag.com - 24 hours ago
Collapse Director Chris Smith on His New Doc and the Impending Fall of Civilization
— nymag.com — None of the we’re-totally-screwed documentaries we’ve seen over the past few years could've prepare us for the terrors unleashed on our minds in Chris Smith’s riveting new documentary Collapse (out today). Basically a monologue by writer and thinker ... (more) Collapse Director Chris Smith on His New Doc and the ...

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universeeverything.blogspot.com - 24 hours ago
Public Gets More Time to Comment on New York’s Gas Drilling Plans
— universeeverything.blogspot.com — Responding to calls from politicians, environmentalists and concerned residents, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced Wednesday that it has extended the public comment period for an environmental review of natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale. (more) Public Gets More Time to Comment on New York’s Gas ...

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earth2tech.com - 25 hours ago
Facebook Grabs for Greener Data Centers
— earth2tech.com — Facebook’s 300 million users, logging 8 billion minutes per day on the site , leave the social network with a massive — and growing — appetite for data center real estate, and energy bills to match. According to Richard Miller at Data Center Knowledge, Facebook has just ... (more) Facebook Grabs for Greener Data Centers

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signandsight.com - 27 hours ago
Jolly eschatology
— signandsight.com — Claus Leggewie and Harald Welzer have written a book about the end of the world as we knew it. Jan Feddersen grills them on climate change and the role of democracy in a political system that has had no new ideas since the fall of the Wall. (more) Jolly eschatology

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cleantech.com - 27 hours ago
Dow’s reverse osmosis tech picked for Australian desal plant
— cleantech.com — Southern Seawater Desalination Plant is expected to use a two-pass reverse osmosis system for sea and brackish water. (more) Dow’s reverse osmosis tech picked for Australian desal plant

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green.autoblog.com - 27 hours ago
To Infineon and Beyond: TTXGP brings electric motorcycle racing to America
— green.autoblog.com — Mavizen TTX02 - Click above to enlarge Earlier this year at the annual time trials at the famed Isle of Man, the inaugural TTXGP electric motorcycle race proved that battery-powered bikes can be just as entertaining and exciting as their gasoline-swilling and emissions-spewing siblings. ... (more) To Infineon and Beyond: TTXGP brings electric motorcycle ...

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green.autoblog.com - 28 hours ago
VIDEO: GM puts the Volt through its paces to test durability
— green.autoblog.com — Chevy Volt durability testing - Click above to watch the video after the break These days, we hardly give any thought at all to driving our precious cars and trucks over rough, potholed pavement. Sure, it's uncomfortable and we avoid the nastiest stretches when possible, but the worst ... (more) VIDEO: GM puts the Volt through its paces to test durability

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watthead.org - 28 hours ago
DIY Solar Part 4: System Costs
— watthead.org — We've been talking about Do It Yourself Solar and the steps involved. Today let's get down to the brass tacks: system costs. We'll approach it from two directions, component costs and complete system costs. We'll use a 2 kilowatt, grid tied, roof mounted example system where applicable.  ... (more) DIY Solar Part 4: System Costs

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green.autoblog.com - 29 hours ago
Not Done Yet: Hummer H3, H3T get biofuel capability, new colors for 2010
— green.autoblog.com — 2010 Hummer H3 - Click above for high-res image gallery Can a Hummer be green? The brand that most obviously represents American excess in the minds of environmentalists - though Hummer's vehicles aren't actually any worse than any other large SUV - has seemingly been fighting off its ... (more) Not Done Yet: Hummer H3, H3T get biofuel capability, new ...

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cleantech.com - 29 hours ago
Biogas plant moves forward in Chennai
— cleantech.com — Market’s organic waste to be processed for power under new 12-year agreement between local development authority and Ramky Enviro Engineers. (more) Biogas plant moves forward in Chennai

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green.autoblog.com - 30 hours ago
Renault will build Twizy EV in Spain
— green.autoblog.com — Renault Twizzy ZE concept - click above for high-res image gallery Renault announced today that its Valladolid, Spain plant will become the home of a new electric vehicle based on the Twizy Z.E. concept that was show at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The Twizy is a peculiar ... (more) Renault will build Twizy EV in Spain

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landisgyr.com - 30 hours ago
Landis+Gyr Completes US$100 million Shareholder Funding
— landisgyr.com — “Our existing shareholders’ active support of the company is a tribute to the global potential of smart metering and Landis+Gyr’s unique position to capitalize on that opportunity”, said Landis+Gyr CEO, Cameron O’Reilly. (more) Landis+Gyr Completes US$100 million Shareholder Funding

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delawareonline.com - 31 hours ago
Rival expresses doubts about Fisker
— delawareonline.com — The top executive at the electric-car company Tesla Motors said Thursday that he is skeptical about the viability of rival startup Fisker Automotive, which plans to build its plug-in hybrid cars in Delaware. Elon Musk, a 38-year-old entrepreneur who ... (more) Rival expresses doubts about Fisker

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green.autoblog.com - 31 hours ago
Zytek teams up with Gordon Murray for T.27, an all-electric version of the T.25
— green.autoblog.com — Zytek Automotive has worked on electric drivetrains for the Smart ED and the Mercedes F1 KERS system . This week, Zytek announced a partnership with Gordon Murray Design for a new all-electric city car called the T.27. Gordon Murray is the force behind the T.25 , the tiny three-seater that ... (more) Zytek teams up with Gordon Murray for T.27, an ...

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It's Friday: Swedish automatic PHEV charging prod gets a big WTF? from us [w/VIDEO]
green.autoblog.com - 32 hours ago
It's Friday: Swedish automatic PHEV charging prod gets a big WTF? from us [w/VIDEO]
— green.autoblog.com — Trinnovator - Click above to watch the videos after the break Is it too harsh to say that the Trinnovator is a solution without a problem? At the very least, we don't think that a flexible, extendable prod coming out of the front bumper of a plug-in car and creepily finding its way into ... (more) It's Friday: Swedish automatic PHEV charging prod gets a ...

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Study: Managing Emissions Intensity
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com - 32 hours ago
Study: Managing Emissions Intensity
— greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — A new World Bank study finds that some countries have managed to de-link economic growth and CO2 emissions. (more) Study: Managing Emissions Intensity

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Genome structures hold secrets to boosting bioethanol production?
cleantech.com - 33 hours ago
Genome structures hold secrets to boosting bioethanol production?
— cleantech.com — Researchers are looking to identify genetic changes that could help engineer new yeast strains, leading to more efficient bioethanol production. (more) Genome structures hold secrets to boosting bioethanol ...

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Defining 'Sustainable' Palm Oil Production
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com - 33 hours ago
Defining 'Sustainable' Palm Oil Production
— greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil upset some conservationists when it concluded its annual meeting this week without including greenhouse gas emissions standards in its certification process. (more) Defining 'Sustainable' Palm Oil Production

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everydaytrash.com - 34 hours ago
Counterbalance
— everydaytrash.com — New Yorkers, save the date for November 14th. Quad Cinema will screen Counterbalance, a new film about waste pickers in Dehli as part of the 8th Annual Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council (MIAAC) Film Festival. Event starts at noon. $15 general ... (more) Counterbalance

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Rolls-Royce Ghost could go hybrid sooner rather than later
green.autoblog.com - 34 hours ago
Rolls-Royce Ghost could go hybrid sooner rather than later
— green.autoblog.com — 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost - Click above for high-res image gallery Rolls-Royce unveiled the production version of its new "smaller" car, the Ghost, at the Frankfurt Motor Show and it goes into production next year. AutoCar is now reporting that the Rolls engineers are working on a hybrid ... (more) Rolls-Royce Ghost could go hybrid sooner rather than later

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altenergystocks.com - 34 hours ago
Cleantech Venture Capitalists are Human Too
— altenergystocks.com — David Gold Sectors like solar, biofuels and smart grid have received a significant overweighting of venture capital investment compared to other sectors. Is this because they are better investment opportunities or because venture capitalists (VCs), ... (more) Cleantech Venture Capitalists are Human Too

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SEMA 2009: Meet the world's most desirable Lexus RX450h by Branew
green.autoblog.com - 35 hours ago
SEMA 2009: Meet the world's most desirable Lexus RX450h by Branew
— green.autoblog.com — Branew Lexus RX450h - click above image to view hi-res gallery Let me be blunt: I don't like luxury crossovers. At all. It's a niche with no appeal to me whatsoever. Not a car, not a truck - just a fat sedan jacked up on stilts to woo trophy wives with fancy badges and reassure soccer ... (more) SEMA 2009: Meet the world's most desirable Lexus RX450h ...

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Nissan releases official sketch of NV200-based electric commercial vehicle
green.autoblog.com - 36 hours ago
Nissan releases official sketch of NV200-based electric commercial vehicle
— green.autoblog.com — Nissan Light Commercial Electric Vehicle sketch - Click above to enlarge Nissan has electricity on the brain. The Japanese automaker is readying its opening salvo in the alternative propulsion wars in the form of the Leaf compact hatchback . Carlos Ghosn, though, announced at the Tokyo ... (more) Nissan releases official sketch of NV200-based electric ...

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Groups Push U.S. and China on Carbon Capture and Storage Technology
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com - 39 hours ago
Groups Push U.S. and China on Carbon Capture and Storage Technology
— greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — Three prominent American research organizations that are pushing for greater cooperation between the U.S. and China on developing carbon capture technology and the creation of a market for carbon. (more) Groups Push U.S. and China on Carbon Capture and Storage ...

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Making Solar Power Mobile Power
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com - 40 hours ago
Making Solar Power Mobile Power
— greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — A Utah startup is targeting the emergency services market with mobile solar-powered generators for off-grid electricity needs. (more) Making Solar Power Mobile Power

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earth-sure.com - 40 hours ago
AirRay Concept
— earth-sure.com — AirRay’s™ entire system is unique. The roof of the car consists of a solar honeycomb-membrane panel which collects the sun’s rays when parked and when moving, and transfers that energy to the main energy storage system located in the back of the ... (more) AirRay Concept

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earth-sure.com - 40 hours ago
EarthSure’s “AirRay™ Auto”
— earth-sure.com — Woodbridge , New Jersey – EarthSure, a renewable energy company and innovator in alternative energy sources introduces its most ground-breaking invention to date. Patent pending AirRay™ is the name given to the car that will produce energy through ... (more) EarthSure’s “AirRay™ Auto”

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amazon.com - 43 hours ago
The Future of Sustainability (9781402047343): Marco Keiner: Books
— amazon.com — At the beginning of the 21st Millennium, outstanding visionary thinkers and scientists make a timely assessment as to the future prospects of mankind: In what direction are we heading? How can the world become more just and equitable, and how can ... (more) The Future of Sustainability (9781402047343): Marco ...

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TechnoSanity #31: A look at Waste Management and landfill gas energy resources
7gen.com - 2 days ago
TechnoSanity #31: A look at Waste Management and landfill gas energy resources
— 7gen.com — You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. The other day talking with a friend I noticed a Waste Management trash truck ... (more) TechnoSanity #31: A look at Waste Management and ...

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Software: the glue that will hold cleantech together
cleantech.com - 2 days ago
Software: the glue that will hold cleantech together
— cleantech.com — Decentralised energy will demand processing of a vast quantity of information that only specialised software will be able to deal with. (more) Software: the glue that will hold cleantech together

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LA Auto Show Design Challenge entrants reveal Youthmobile 2030 designs
green.autoblog.com - 2 days ago
LA Auto Show Design Challenge entrants reveal Youthmobile 2030 designs
— green.autoblog.com — Mazda Souga Concept from LA Design Challenge 2009 - Click above for high-res image gallery This year's iteration of the annual Design Challenge at the LA Auto Show asks the question: How will a new generation of drivers age 16-23 - raised with cell phones, web cams and online ... (more) LA Auto Show Design Challenge entrants reveal ...

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Schumer Seeks to Block Stimulus Funds for Chinese-Backed Texas Wind Farm
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com - 2 days ago
Schumer Seeks to Block Stimulus Funds for Chinese-Backed Texas Wind Farm
— greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — Senator Charles Schumer, the New York Democrat, is calling on the Obama administration to block the use of stimulus funds for a utility-scale wind farm in West Texas that would make use of turbines manufactured largely in China. (more) Schumer Seeks to Block Stimulus Funds for Chinese-Backed ...

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greentechmedia.com - 2 days ago
Vela Solaris Tackles the Solar Puzzle
— greentechmedia.com — The Swiss startup licenses software for designing solar thermal heating and cooling or electric systems. Expect more software developers to jump into the solar market. (more) Vela Solaris Tackles the Solar Puzzle

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