The new Ford C-MAX Energi is expected to achieve more than 20 miles of electric-only range – nearly double the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid – and a 550-mile overall range to become the first hybrid vehicle ever that can be driven f... more
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ReneSola Touted for its Leading Edge Technology during InterSolar Opening Session |
| published: 2012-07-23 15:08 |
ReneSola, one of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced solar manufacturing companies, has brought its sales and operations efforts to the United States giving customers more power for their dollar. The decision mad... more
Siemens to Supply 300 Offshore Wind Turbines to DONG Energy |
| published: 2012-07-23 15:07 |
Siemens and DONG Energy continue their successful cooperation in offshore wind. On July 19, 2012, the companies signed a framework agreement for the supply of a total of 300 wind turbines with a capacity of 1,800 megawatts (MW). T... more
Ex-Im Bank Approves $57.3M In Loans For Export Of U.S.-Made Solar Panels To India |
| published: 2012-07-20 14:59 |
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has authorized a pair of loans totaling $57.3 million to Solar Field Energy Two Private Ltd. and Mahindra Surya Prakash Private Ltd., respectively, to finance the export of ... more
A123 Systems to Supply Lithium Ion Battery Packs to BAE Systems for HybriDrive(R) Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion System |
| published: 2012-07-20 14:55 |
A123 Systems AONE +0.10% , a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate(R) lithium ion phosphate batteries and systems, today announced an agreement with BAE Systems, a leading provider and developer of hybrid electric t... more
Lithium Ion Batteries More Affordable by 2025 |
| published: 2012-07-20 14:53 |
According to a study released by consulting firm McKinsey & Company, the price of EV lithium batteries used in electric cars will drop 70% by 2025.
On average, these batteries cost $600/kWh. McKinsey predicts that the price w... more
Chinese EV Maker Gets 20,000 Orders |
| published: 2012-07-20 14:52 |
In an effort to reach their target of having 5-million EVs on their roads by 2020, Chinese authorities are doing everything they can to make it happen. One of these efforts is the recent signing of a contract between Chinese EV ma... more
ECOtality Partners With Volkswagen Group to Install Blink(R) DC Fast Charger in Northern California |
| published: 2012-07-20 14:50 |
ECOtality, Inc. ECTY -5.75% , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced the first Blink(R) DC Fast Charger in the San Francisco Bay Area has been installed at Volkswagen Group of America's... more
EV Charging Equipment Sales in Europe to US$1.3 Billion by 2020 |
| published: 2012-07-20 14:49 |
Electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment revenue in Europe will grow from 72 million euro (US$90 million) in 2012 to more than 1 billion euro (US$1.27 billion) by 2020, despite many challenges related to recharging infrastructure ... more
First Solar Gains After U.S. Authorizes $57.3 Million Loan |
| published: 2012-07-20 14:47 |
First Solar Inc. (FSLR), the world’s largest maker of thin-film solar panels, rose to the highest in two weeks after two Mumbai-based companies secured U.S. loans to buy panels.
First Solar climbed (FSLR) 4.6 percent to $15.13 at... more
