Obama budget proposes federal funding infusion into US nuclear power

February 9th, 2010

NEW YORK – The US nuclear industry got a big boost and big oil took a hit when US president Barack Obama submitted his federal budget proposal to Congress last week, making good on a promise to the nuclear industry in his State of the Union speech last month to include it in America’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Source: www.bellona.org

Global CIO: Why GM’s Volt Electric Car Needs An iPhone App

February 8th, 2010

GM is promising a smartphone app that lets drivers remotely track data such as whether the Volt’s battery is charged, hoping to ease the fear of running out of juice on the road.

Source: www.informationweek.com

Iran War Scenarios

February 8th, 2010

What if the Security Council fails to impose any sanctions against Iran? Will the Obama administration goes for the adventure of the 21st century and takes a unilateral action against Iran? Few experts have voiced their concerns and the scenarios that could unfold after such a military action. With all parties involved in the war [...]

Source: middleeast.foreignpolicyblogs.com

Obama budget proposes federal budget into US nuclear power

February 8th, 2010

NEW YORK – The US nuclear industry got a big boost and big oil took a hit when US president Barack Obama submitted his federal budget proposal to Congress last week, making good on a promise to the nuclear industry in his State of the Union speech last month to include it in America’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Source: www.bellona.org

The Jewish agenda in Washington for 2010

February 8th, 2010

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Following President Obama’s State of the Union address and the start of the new congressional year, JTA asked Jewish organizations operating in Washington the following questions: “What do you hope the administration and Congress will achieve this year, and what advice would you offer them to make it happen?”

Source: www.clevelandjewishnews.com

Tesla recruits Toyota manufacturing executive for U.S. mass-production auto plant

February 8th, 2010

As Tesla Motors prepares to build its first mass-production auto plant and enter the family sedan business, it has decided to appoint a top Toyota manufacturing executive to head its factory plans in California.

Source: www.autospies.com

Village Pursues Solar Power for DPW Facility

February 8th, 2010

Collecting electricity through photovoltaic (solar power) cells is one of the newest goals of the Village of East Aurora. At its Feb. 1 work session, the Village Board voted to apply for a grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to install solar panels at the Department of Public Works facility on the Pine Street extension.

Source: www.eastaurorany.com

Borisov: UK Fund to Invest BGN 100 M in Electric Car Plant in Bulgaria

February 8th, 2010

A British investment fund is going to set up an electric car factory in Bulgaria’s Stara Zagora. This was announced by Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, who is on an official visit to the UK, as cited by the Bulgarian National Radio.

Source: www.novinite.com

Oil Rises From Seven-Week Low on Equity Gain, Dollar Weakness

February 8th, 2010

Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) — Crude oil futures rebounded from a seven-week low as a weaker U.S. dollar restored crude’s appeal for hedging inflation. Iran’s OPEC governor Mohammad Ali Khatibi said today that world oil supply is sufficient to meet demand during the first half of this year.

Source: www.bloomberg.com

Abu Dhabi to Raise Oil Output From Marginal Fields

February 8th, 2010

Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) — Abu Dhabi, the largest sheikhdom in the United Arab Emirates, aims to raise oil production from fields that haven’t been considered economically viable to maintain output at 1.8 million barrels a day from 2017.

Source: www.bloomberg.com