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Alion Energy uses robots to lower cost of solar installation and cleaning

Volvo noiseless electric buses to hit streets of Gothenburg in 2015

U.N. General Assembly to tackle ocean acidification

Flexible ribbons of graphite make for better, stronger battery anode

China fights air pollution through new measures

China Sunergy begins shipping modules from Istanbul

U.N. initiative launches new phase targeting poverty and environment

Interest in energy efficiency increasing in global business sector

Policy support needed to reach 1,000 gigawatts of wind by 2020 – G.W.E.C.

Chinese joint venture to see 300 MW of wind power in Henan province

U.N. Secretary-General calls youth to action against climate change

Ethanol sales in Brazil on the rise - UNICA

Logging offsets green efforts made by wood for biofuel, study finds

Global demand for renewable energy on the rise – REN21 2013 report

Marine pest holds promise for better biofuel production

Sulfur used for cheaper, more energy dense batteries

Xzeres, Prowind look to small wind power projects in Britain

Biofuel development key to meet California’s GHG emission reduction goal

Mainstream, Actis form joint venture for wind and solar in Chile

Four policies needed to keep climate change in check – I.E.A.

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Coda starts production; Nissan partners with Coulomb for EV charging

Details: Category: Green Transportation; 18 Nov 2011; Published on Friday, 18 November 2011 03:16; Hits (1170)

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California-based electric car company Coda Automotive has started production of its zero-emission flagship vehicle, the 2012 model year Coda sedan. Coda’s 2012 model year Coda Sedan is an all-electric five-passenger, mid-sized sedan with a range of 150 miles on a fully charged battery pack.

More than 1 million fuel cell vehicles on the road by 2020 – Pike

Details: Category: Green Transportation; 10 Oct 2011; Published on Monday, 10 October 2011 03:03; Hits (2447)

Limiting factor for the market will be the availability of hydrogen infrastructure

Hybrids among six most fuel efficient cars – Consumer Reports

Details: Category: Green Transportation; 09 Jun 2011; Published on Thursday, 09 June 2011 04:28; Hits (615)

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Hybrid vehicles ranked high on the recently released Consumer Reports listing of the most fuel efficient cars. The magazine, published by the global non-profit testing organization Consumer’s Union, named the most fuel efficient cars based on its latest series of auto-test programs for fuel economy. Hybrid vehicles Toyota Prius IV, Lexus HS 250 h, and Ford Escape Hybrid made it to Consumer Report’s best cars list.

Nissan’s NV200 will be New York’s new iconic taxi starting 2013

Details: Category: Green Transportation; 06 May 2011; Published on Friday, 06 May 2011 05:35; Hits (540)

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New York City’s iconic yellow taxis will soon be replaced with minivans running on electric power, after Nissan Motor Company won a competition inclusive of an estimated $1 billion contract to be the city’s exclusive car provider of its new greener taxi fleet. Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that a modified version of Nissan's NV200 minivan had won the Taxi of Tomorrow competition.

Eco Marine starts development of eco solar ferry Medaka

Details: Category: Green Transportation; 27 Apr 2011; Published on Wednesday, 27 April 2011 04:03; Hits (320)

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Eco Marine Power Ltd., a Japan-based company that develops solar, wind and electric marine power and propulsion systems, will be developing a solar ferry called Medaka, which will cater to water commuters. Eco Marine aims to produce a solar-electric ferry that is a cost-effective option for ferry operators and ship owners. Medaka will be capable of carrying around 100 to 150 seated passengers and is specifically designed to be an urban water bus.

Two-wheel electric vehicles to number 138 million by 2017 – analyst

Details: Category: Green Transportation; 19 Apr 2011; Published on Tuesday, 19 April 2011 04:10; Hits (530)

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Based on growing demand for and use trends in electric motorcycles and scooters, two-wheel electric vehicles could be one of the world’s most widely used vehicles years from now. At present there are 17 million electric motorcycles and scooters on the road according to market analyst Pike Research. But electric versions of the two vehicle categories could number 138 million by 2017 globally, with an annual growth rate of 9 percent.

China’s State Grid to install E.V. chargers across the country

Details: Category: Green Transportation; 28 Mar 2011; Published on Monday, 28 March 2011 04:21; Hits (510)

China’s largest power grid state company will make electric vehicle charging stations available for consumers in the next five years, with initial plans to build a few this year. From 2011 to 2015, the plan is to build a total of 2,351 E.V. charging facilities and battery-swap stations and 220,000 charging poles to meet the growing needs of the E.V. industry in the next five years.

Vehicle reduction still essential for carbon emissions reduction – scientist

Details: Category: Green Transportation; 24 Feb 2011; Published on Thursday, 24 February 2011 05:45; Hits (521)

Advanced vehicle technology and alternative fuels are not going to be enough to reach global emission reduction goals, said a Swedish transport researcher. According to Jonas Åkerman, a researcher at the Department of Environmental Strategies Research of the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, it will still be necessary to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.

Japan-based company moves forward with solar-powered ships design

Details: Category: Green Transportation; 22 Feb 2011; Published on Tuesday, 22 February 2011 06:17; Hits (602)

A Japan-based company will develop a solar power system for ships and ocean-going vessels. Eco Marine Power Company is designing rigid sail panels fitted with solar modules that will collect wind and solar energy on board ships, called the Aquarius. Initially being designed for large ships, the technology will also be developed to suit smaller vessels such as coastal freighters, passenger ferries and tourist boats.

More fuel-efficient cars found on Britain’s roads – industry

Details: Category: Green Transportation; 07 Feb 2011; Published on Monday, 07 February 2011 06:06; Hits (420)

New cars emitted 141.5 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer on average

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