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Ford's electric car battery pack costs $12,000-$15,000

published: 2012-04-20 14:40
One of the auto industry's most closely guarded secrets, the enormous cost of batteries for electric cars, has spilled out. Speaking at a forum on green technology, Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally indicated battery packs for the ...  more

Korean investor drops wind turbines plan

published: 2012-04-20 14:32
Industry analysts said the decision showed how regulatory uncertainty in the UK was beginning to deter investors. In February, GE Energy also said it was putting plans for a €110m wind turbine factory on hold. “The whole industry...  more

Germany Solar Installations May Have Tripled in First Quarter

published: 2012-04-20 14:20
German solar installations may have more than tripled in the first quarter from a year ago, the country’s deputy environment minister said. “The first quarter had big installations,” Katherina Reiche said today in an interview du...  more