Solar

Ford Intensifies Focus on Electrification Strategy

published: 2010-05-24 14:33
Ford Motor Company is intensifying its focus on global electrification with the creation of a new position to lead the planning and strategy for Ford's future electric vehicle portfolio. Nancy Gioia, formerly Ford's director of Su...  more

BYD Looks Beyond Evs to Home Energy Management

published: 2010-05-24 14:26
BYD Auto, one of China’s most ambitious electric-vehicle makers, just stretched its reach a bit further. Backed with $250 million from none other than Warren Buffett, the company was already prepping its all-electric E6 sedan for ...  more

Ford Fund Grant Gives Sustainability a Push Forward

published: 2010-05-21 15:22
For more than a century, Ford Motor Company has been known for its horsepower. Now the company is supporting an innovative new program based on pedal power. Ford Motor Company Fund has awarded a $50,000 Ford College Community Chal...  more

BYD to Invest RMB 22.5b in 5GW Solar Base

published: 2010-05-21 15:18
Guangdong-based IT parts and automobile maker BYD Company Limited (1211.HK) plans to construct a 5GW solar cell project in Shaanxi province between 2009 and 2015 with total investment of RMB 22.5 billion, according to a document r...  more

Solar Cell Price Trend in 2Q10

published: 2010-05-20 17:20
According to EnergyTrend’s survey, German government’s decision to cut solar subsidies from July 1st has instead prompted more advance orders; hence battery and module makers have reached full production capacity, leading to a con...  more

Zytek Develop All-New Electric Vehicle Powertrain

published: 2010-05-19 14:37
An all-new Electric Vehicle powertrain is being developed by Zytek Automotive, a UK technology specialist with more production EV experience than any other company worldwide. Building on the knowledge gained from more than 15 year...  more