Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Ford Set to Gain in the Hybrid Vehicle Market

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 22, 2012

Ford gears up to be the hybrid vehicle leader in the United States.

Charge Your EV in Minutes

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 22, 2012

The biggest problem of electric vehicles is the long time it takes to charge. This battery technology could eliminate that.

How Ethanol Keeps Fleecing Taxpayers

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 22, 2012

Every taxpayer should demand the end of the ethanol mandate.

BMW Starts EV Sharing Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 21, 2012

Want to drive an electric vehicle around, but don't want to buy one? BMW's DriveNow project lets you, and it will soon be showing up across the country.

Post-Fukushima, Japan Turns to Renewables

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 21, 2012

As Japan cuts down on nuclear power, companies believe the solar and wind sectors will grow.

3D Printing Will Change the World

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted August 21, 2012

Just as you open a document and print it, 3D printing allows you to open up a design or blueprint and "print" it. It's real... and it's going to affect nearly every manufactured product and company...

Wind Companies Demand Tax Credit Renewal

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 20, 2012

Over 37,000 jobs could be lost if the tax credits on wind power projects are not renewed...

How to Improve Offshore Turbines

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 20, 2012

Turbine engineer and wind power expert Jim Platts offers suggestions for offshore turbines that could double their harvesting ratios.

Cape Wind Gets Green Light

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 19, 2012

The nation's first offshore wind farm received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, putting it one step closer to fruition.

Chinese Solar is Failing

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 17, 2012

When solar panel leader China hits bottom, the industry is in trouble.

Ford Focuses on Battery Efficiency

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 16, 2012

Ford is rolling out five new electric vehicles this year and focusing on battery research.

Pension Funds Eye Wind Power for Big Returns

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 15, 2012

The European debt crisis has caused pension funds to stray away from bonds, and they're looking to the wind sector as promising.