Archive for November 18th, 2009

Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time (Collector’s Edition) (PS3) Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time, PlayStation 3

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Ahmadinejad says Obama unable to change US policy on Iran

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Washington, 18 November (WashingtonTV)—Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that US President Barack Obama is not able to change Washington’s policy towards Tehran.

Source: www.televisionwashington.com

First Non-Membership Electric Car Company Launches in London

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

London’s first non-membership electric car rental company has launched, with many of its customers private motorists living on the outskirts of the city who want to try out electric vehicles.

Source: www.autorentalnews.com

Solar Power Silicon Nearing Spot Price in Five-Year Contracts

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) — Processed silicon used in solar power cells has dropped within 7 percent of the spot price in five-year contracts as production outpaces demand, according to an industry publisher.

Source: www.bloomberg.com

MDI Police: Vigilance Key to Joyride Prevention

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

MOUNT DESERT — A Northeast Harbor resident reported Saturday that someone had taken her vehicle for a joyride overnight.

Source: www.fenceviewer.com

A long look at water shortage

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Mark Twain’s witticism that “whiskey’s for drinkin’, water’s for fightin’ over” contains more than a modicum of truth, especially the part about fighting over water, a scarce commodity in the West, and becoming scarcer.

Source: www.newportnewstimes.com

Aptera Co-Founders Step Aside, All-Electric 2e Delayed Until 2010 [I Feel Gassy]

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Earlier this week former Tesla spokesman Daryl Siry, writing for Wired, reported small electric automaker Aptera’s co-founders had been shoved out amid financial turmoil. Popular Mechanics quickly…

Source: jalopnik.com

Electric car maker plans Indiana manufacturing plant

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Norwegian electric car maker Think Global will locate its U.S. manufacturing facility in Indiana, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing information from a major investor in the company.

Source: www.ibj.com

Zongshen PEM Power Systems Inc. Engages GMP Securities L.P.

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Zongshen PEM Power Systems Inc. announced today that it has engaged GMP Securities L.P. for a formal independent valuation in connection with ZPP’s proposed acquisition of the two wheeled gas motorcycle business of Zongshen Industrial Group Co., Ltd. .

Source: biz.yahoo.com

RoadTrip: 2010 Mercury Milan and Honda Insight - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Join The Auto Channel’s Mark and Marc to look at hybrids from two marques: Mercury and Honda.

Source: www.theautochannel.com