Archive for October 12th, 2008

AirPod is Like a Smart Car Full of Hot Air, and That’s the Idea [AirPod]

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

This post is almost half a Retromodo, in that compressed air cars have been peddled by companies like MDI for the last 20 years. But this compressed air-powered pod, the AirPod, is all new. The…

Source: gizmodo.com

Ramping Up GM’s Volt

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Companies are working to improve the range of the electric car’s battery before it hits showrooms.

Source: www.wilx.com

Ohio companies work to boost electric car battery

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

CEDARVILLE, Ohio — General Motors Corp.’s new electric car is two years away, but already two Ohio companies are working to make the Chevrolet Volt better.

Source: www.freep.com

Iran leans to oil output cut as OPEC eyes slowdown

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

DUBAI, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Iran is set to push for a production cut at OPEC’s emergency meeting in November as ministers from the oil producing group express concerns over sliding crude prices and a worsening global financial crisis. On Sunday, the Islamic Republic’s Oil Minister Gholamhossin Nozari was quoted as saying by a local newspaper that unless OPEC acted decisively to arrest the current …

Source: www.iii.co.uk

Obama, McCain on energy: Together in words, apart in deeds

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Joe Biden thought he was flaying John McCain’s approach to energy development when, during the Oct. 2 vice presidential debate, the Delaware Democrat summed up the GOP policy as “drill, drill, drill.”

Source: www.sltrib.com

Wind, solar power means jobs

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

I am writing about our environmental crisis. We need to stop using foreign or domestic oil and support clean energy sources. Wind and solar power are here.

Source: www.dailyrecord.com

Credit’s Crunch & Car Sales

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

It’s been a rewarding career, following the reporting on major issues and economics over the past 16 years and getting to refute incorrect statements or facts with which reporters too often validate false stories.

Source: www.star-telegram.com

South African Electric Car the Crown Joule of Paris Auto Show

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

On the 15th anniversary of Nelson Mandela receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, South Africa is gaining attention for another world-friendly achievement: This time, it’s an electric car from Cape Town-based Optimal Energy. Wired.com

Source: blog.wired.com

Muskegon Lake wind turbine in planning stage

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

The Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center in Muskegon continues to pursue plans to build a test wind turbine on Muskegon Lake. MAREC Executive Director Imad Mahawili has written a proposal for a Muskegon Lake pilot project that would put…

Source: blog.mlive.com