Archive for November 20th, 2009

Study Says Compressed Air Cars Are a Pipe Dream–Focus on EVs

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Compressed air cars are the ultimate romantic vision of our transportation future. A car powered by air? What could be better than that? A lot of things, it turns out. According to “Economic and Environmental Evaluation of Compressed Air Cars,” a paper published in Environmental Research Letters (ERL), compressed air cars scored worse than electric vehicles on energy use, greenhouse gas …

Source: www.fastcompany.com

Study Says Compressed Air Cars are a Pipe Dream — Focus on EVs

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Compressed air cars are the ultimate romantic vision of our transportation future. A car powered by air? What could be better than that? A lot of things, it turns out. According to “Economic and Environmental Evaluation of Compressed Air Cars,” a paper published in Environmental Research Letters (ERL), compressed air cars scored worse than electric vehicles on energy use, greenhouse gas …

Source: www.fastcompany.com

Electric-car maker Tesla preparing IPO

Friday, November 20th, 2009

An IPO filing for the electric-car start-up is expected any day, according to sources. Public offering would be the first from a U.S. automaker since Ford Motor shares debuted in 1956.

Source: news.cnet.com

Electric car maker Tesla seen going public

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Electric sports car maker Tesla Motors plans to go public soon, two sources familiar with the matter said, amid growing interest in green technology and battery-powered vehicles.

Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

U.S. electric carmaker Tesla preparing IPO-sources

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Source: Reuters * IPO timing capitalizes on environmental enthusiasm * Filing is near but exact date not clear (Adds background on Tesla, green IPOs, car industry) By Poornima Gupta SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 20 ( …

Source: www.alertnet.org

Nissan Goes Electric: Automaker Introduces the Leaf

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Nissan Motor Co. rolled out its first electric car in San Diego at the headquarters of…

Source: www.sdbj.com

Wilton wind farm in North Dakota doubles in size

Friday, November 20th, 2009

The Wilton Wind Energy Center north of Bismarck, N.D., has doubled in size. Basin Electric Power Cooperative says the last of 33 additional wind turbines began operating in late October, bringing the total number of turbines to 66 and the generating capacity… Wind power - Wind farm - Wind turbine - North Dakota - Business

Source: www.sfgate.com

For the Volt, How’s Life After 40

Friday, November 20th, 2009

A reporter test drove a Chevrolet Volt prototype to see how it performed after its electric power supply was depleted.

Source: www.nytimes.com

India plans surge in solar power

Friday, November 20th, 2009

India backs plans for a massive increase in the amount of electricity it generates from solar power.

Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Volt’s No. 1 Question: How’s Life After 40?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

One critical element of the Chevrolet Volt’s performance will be how it drives after its electric power supply is depleted.

Source: www.nytimes.com