Despite earlier setbacks, wind power may have reached a tipping point. This morning we learned that Google (of all companies) is investing up to $200 million in...
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BP and Arco stations to get electric fast chargers
The charging company ECOtality will announce on Wednesday that it has an agreement to install its new 480-volt Blink fast charger at about 45 BP and Arco gas stations in...
Japan pledges aid for Jordan's nuclear power project
AFP - Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan pledged Tuesday that his country would extend "maximum possible" financial aid to Jordan's project to build...
Landrieu continues blocking OMB pick despite drilling ban removal
Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) said she’s not ready to allow Senate confirmation of President Obama’s budget chief despite Tuesday’s removal of the federal deepwater...
White House lifts deepwater drilling ban
The Obama administration announced Tuesday it is lifting the controversial freeze on deepwater oil-and-gas drilling.
Chevrolet statement looks to clear the air on how Volt works
After yesterday's media inferno surrounding whether or not the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is a true electric vehicle, General Motors is out to set the re
GE re-enters solar business with thin-film system
General Electric aims to bulk up its presence in solar power with the introduction today of thin-film solar panels and accompanying equipment. The company said that its...
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Google joins $5 billion U.S. offshore wind power transmission project with a goal of 6,000 MW capacity
TOKYO (Reuters) - Google Inc has joined an estimated $5 billion undersea cable project to carry power from offshore wind farms to the east coast of the United States.
IEA: China overtakes U.S. as biggest energy consumer
LONDON (Reuters) - China has become the world's largest energy user, having overtaken the United States, the head of the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday.
G.M. 'officially' introduces 2011 Chevrolet Volt amid controversy
General Motors began its official press introduction of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt on Sunday. Yes, that would be the same vehicle G.M. has been introducing with a barrage of...
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