A lightweight cell was recently run through 100 charge and discharge cycles, losing just 5 percent of its electrical capacity, researchers claimed.
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API sues EPA over biofuels mandates
A powerful oil lobby is suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in an attempt to shut down part of a federal biofuels mandate.
Amid energy shortages, a record first-half trade deficit for Japan
TOKYO — Japan posted its biggest first-half trade deficit on record, according to government figures released Wednesday, highlighting the economic consequences as this...
BMW backs electric car charging startup Coulomb
BMW's venture fund, BMW i Ventures, has invested in electric car charging company Coulomb Technologies, according to a release.
EU solar firms seek tariffs on China
BRUSSELS—European solar-panel makers on Tuesday filed a confidential complaint with European authorities seeking import tariffs on Chinese-made panels, opening a new front...
Obama administration reveals solar energy project "roadmap" for public lands
The Obama administration will open public lands in six Western states to more solar projects as part of a solar energy road map it publicized Tuesday.
Romney: Obama 'doesn't have a clue' when it comes to energy, drilling
Mitt Romney is pouncing on the White House threat to veto GOP offshore drilling legislation, alleging through an aide Tuesday that President Obama “doesn’t have a clue”...
Rosneft opens talks on buying BP's stake in oil joint venture
MOSCOW — Igor I. Sechin, chief executive of Rosneft and confidant of the Russian president, Vladimir V. Putin, is the most powerful oilman you’ve never heard of. And Mr....
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