Archive for July 2nd, 2010

Solar power could create fuel for cars

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

ALBUQUERQUE, July 2 (UPI) — Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could soon be used to create fuel to drive the word’s cars and trucks, researchers say. Atmosphere - Solar power - Carbon cycle - Fuel - Environment

Source: www.upi.com

US-backed loans to expand nuclear power: a boon for overseas jobs?

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

A report released Thursday finds that all 18 firms lining up for tens of billions in US-backed loans for new nuclear power plants would use overseas jobs to build most of them.

Source: www.csmonitor.com

ABB Wins Solar Power Plants Orders Valued at $50 Million in Western Sicily

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

ABB Ltd. won an order worth $50 million from Actelios SpA in Italy to supply three photovoltaic solar power plants in western Sicily.

Source: www.bloomberg.com

Weather clears for a US strike on Iran

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

War drums are beating in the Middle East. In a short time, the United States has increased the number of its carrier strike groups opposite Iran to three, and reports are raining down of a tightening ring of American and Israeli concentrations all around the Islamic Republic.

Source: atimes.com

GM: Austin added to Volt rollout list

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Along with Michigan, Washington, D.C. and California, the new GM Volt hybrid car — whose battery cells ultimately will be made in Holland — will initially be available in Texas, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, GM CEO Ed Whitacre announced Thursday. GM expects to have the cars in showrooms by November. Lithium ion battery cells for the car line will be produced at the LG Chem/Compact Power …

Source: www.hollandsentinel.com

Neiman Marcus’ fantasy holiday gifts

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

If Santa had no budget, he’d opt for these luxury cars, high-priced gadgets and outrageously expensive toys. Take a look at the Neiman Marcus catalogs from 2009, 2008 and 2007. Neiman Marcus - Shopping - Business and Economy - Business - Consumer Goods and Services

Source: today.msnbc.msn.com