Archive for December 3rd, 2009

Iran builds navy to hold vital strait

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

TEHRAN, Dec. 3 (UPI) — As tensions with Iran rise again, the Islamic Republic is reported to be expanding its naval power in the oil-rich Gulf and the Arabian Sea to be able to command the chokepoint Strait of Hormuz, the only way in or out of the Gulf.

Source: www.upi.com

Copenhagen countdown - 10 days

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

This was the week that saw the heavyweights come to town.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Inside the Ring

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Iranian naval threats A report by the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) states that Iran could use its naval forces to cut off oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, where almost a third of all the world’s oil supplies pass. The report, “Iran’s Naval Forces: From Guerrilla Warfare to a Modern Naval Strategy,” stated that blocking ships from passing through the …

Source: www.washingtontimes.com

GM slates Volt for late 2010 launch

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

James Murray, BusinessGreen , Thursday 3 December 2009 at 13:51:00 Company plans to manufacture up to 10,000 Volts in first year, rising to 60,000 units in the near future The race to develop a mainstream plug in hybrid car entered the final straight this week as GM and Toyota used the Los Angeles Motor Show to debut production versions of the Chevy Volt and 2010 Toyota Prius. GM said that it …

Source: www.businessgreen.com

Wind shift for turbine plan still blows in profits

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

IPSWICH and mdash; When a partnership between the schools and the Light Department was first proposed to construct a wind turbine on Town Farm Road, it appeared the benefit would be a no-interest loan for a portion of the cost that was only available to the district.

Source: www.salemnews.com

Electric Car Company, Inc. Announces $905,000.00 in Signed Purchase Orders for the Month of November

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—-Electric Car Company, Inc. , a vehicle conversion Company that specializes in electric conversions and manufacturing for the Livery and Fleet Markets, today announces that for the month of November the Electric Car Company, , reports $905,000.00 in signed purchase orders.

Source: biz.yahoo.com

Entergy closer to upgrade at plant

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Mississippi soon could become home to the largest single-unit nuclear power plant in the nation.

Source: www.clarionledger.com

2009 LA Auto Show: GM’s Lutz Calls For Electric Evolution

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Thanks, Aaron [Aaron Robinson, MPG President and Technical Editor, Car & Driver magazine] for that kind introduction.

Source: www.theautochannel.com