Archive for December 29th, 2009

BMW Mini E EV’s Reception Chilled by Cold Weather

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Many are saying the woes of BMW’s Mini E are a sign of problems to come for Nissan, GM, Ford, and others…

Source: www.dailytech.com

Firm sees hybrids holding onto electric car market

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Despite their hype and early sales, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and all-electric vehicles make up only a tiny part of the car market. And hybrids, those electric cars that also rely on gasoline, will continue to dominate the electric vehicle niche in coming years.

Source: www.oregonlive.com

More talk than progress in U.S. energy policy

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

In 2009, all eyes in America’s energy industry turned to Washington. A new administration entered office determined to rewrite the ground rules for every kind of energy company - from oil giants in Houston to renewable power startups in Silicon Valley. The… United States - Silicon Valley - Energy policy - Energy - Technology

Source: www.sfgate.com

ADNOC to cut oil production

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has announced it will reduce oil production starting from February, 2010, in line with OPEC decision to cut production, WAM has reported.

Source: www.ameinfo.com

French firm joins Valley nuclear plant plans

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Areva, a French engineering conglomerate, has signed on to help plan and build a nuclear power plant in the San Joaquin Valley — if that ever becomes possible.

Source: www.fresnobee.com

Natural-gas fueling station coming to airport area

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Natural-gas fueling station coming to airport area

Source: www.statesman.com