Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

"Quiet-Car Rule" to Make EVs Noisier

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 9, 2013

After reviewing injuries from electric vehicles and hybrids due to low noise levels, the NHTSA could implement a rule requiring sound.

Zinc Battery Technology

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 7, 2013

Companies have been searching for the next generation in batteries to move beyond the stiff, bulky lithium-ion design. Imprint Energy's design may be the solution.

GE (NYSE: GE) to Diversify Fleet with Natural Gas Vehicles

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 7, 2013

GE's (NYSE: GE) plan to purchase 25,000 electric vehicles for fleets is falling through as fleet drivers demand diversity.

Warren Buffett Bakken Shale Investment

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 6, 2013

An ingenious move gave Warren Buffett the keys to a company that is now the lifeblood of the oil and gas boom. And we're buying this backdoor Bakken Shale play.

Report: EV Sales to Hit 3.8 Million Annually by 2020

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 6, 2013

A new Pike Research reports shows electric vehicles are growing increasingly popular, and sales could reach 3.8 million annually in under a decade.

GE (NYSE: GE), Others to Purchase French Wind Farms

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 6, 2013

GE (NYSE: GE) is involved in an international consortium that will purchase 32 French wind farms from Spanish company Iberdrola.

A Running Leap Off the Green Energy Cliff

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 3, 2013

Editor Keith Kohl explains why California's renewable energy goals may be too ambitious.

The Next Zipcar

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 3, 2013

A new study suggested Millennials are more likely to take public transportation, bike, walk, or utilize car sharing services like car2go and Zipcar.

Berkshire Hathaway Subsidiary Buys Massive Solar Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 3, 2013

MidAmerican Energy, a subsidiary of billionaire Warren Buffett's company, has agreed to purchase two solar projects from SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR)

Wind Power Tax Credit Renewed

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 2, 2013

The wind production tax credit, which allows wind companies to afford development, has been renewed as part of the fiscal cliff deal.

Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) Purchases Two Solar Projects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 1, 2013

In a deal with SunEdison, Canadian Solar Inc.'s (NASDAQ: CSIQ) subsidiary will purchase two solar projects, with the option of purchasing two more.

Electric Cars 2012

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 30, 2012

This is the best piece on electric vehicles I've read all year.