Green Technology
Remember the electric Rolls-Royce Phantom? Forget it
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Rolls Royce
Motor Trend reports Rolls-Royce has pulled the plug (literally) on its electric Phantom. Word has it none of the ultra-luxury automaker's current clients have any interest in an electrified land yacht due to niggling factors like range anxiety and a perceived loss of premiumness. Apparently the world's super wealthy only feel content when their transportation runs on the tears of crushed ecosystems. That's a...
Jersey: open for Cleantech business
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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First published in Cleantech magazine, May 2012. Contributed by Cleantech Jersey.
The island of Jersey is fast becoming an important jurisdiction for the cleantech sector and, in order to harness the enthusiasm of a number of organisations across industry and government, Cleantech Jersey was established earlier this year.
The group brings together like-minded individuals who are passionate about this sector. Collectively the group members bring...
Enter the Dragon: China and the World’s Greatest Smart Grid Opportunity
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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Last week, GTM Research released its latest smart grid report, The Smart Grid in Asia, 2012-2016: Markets, Technologies and Strategies. This article is the first in a series of perspectives from the report's author on the tremendous smart grid opportunity in Asia.
In 2009, China embarked on a three-stage journey to become a world leader in smart grid technologies with its aptly named "Strong and Smart Grid" 11-year plan....
Guernsey poised to emerge as clean energy hub
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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First published in Cleantech magazine, May 2012. Compiled with the support of Guernsey Finance
by Rue Swabey
In terms of natural assets, the Bailiwick of Guernsey has some of the strongest tides and winds in Europe, making it an obvious site for tidal power and offshore wind farms.
Guernsey in the Channel Islands is embracing renewable energy in more ways than one. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, which is officially a British Crown Dependency,...
Maker Faire 2012: Really Cool Products From The Maker Shed
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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Every year I wander through the Maker Shed to see what's for sale and make up my wish list. Here's what is noteworthy this year.FG_AUTHORS: Jaymi Heimbuch...
EPA launches new 'Years to Payback' feature for alt-fuel vehicles
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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Filed under: Etc., Hybrid, MPG, USA
Did you know the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is a better deal for those fuel-economy-inclined than a Honda Insight? It is, but only sorta.
Using a new section of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's FuelEconomy.gov website, we can now quantify the time it takes to pay off the higher price tag of most hybrids thanks to the lower refueling costs these vehicles provide. The page lets prospective customers look...
A New Smart Grid Powerhouse: Eaton Acquires Cooper Power Systems
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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Eaton Corp., the power and control systems giant, announced Monday that it would acquire Cooper Power Systems, a powerhouse in electric grid gear, catapulting the 90-year-old Eaton into a new class of smart grid competition.
Terms of the transaction announced Monday set a value of $72 per share of Cooper stock in cash and shares in the new company, for an equity value of $11.8 billion, one of the biggest M&A deals of the year so far. Eaton...
A New Smart Grid Powerhouse: Eaton Acquires Cooper Power Systems
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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Eaton Corp., the power and control systems giant, announced Monday that it would acquire Cooper Power Systems, a powerhouse in electric grid gear, catapulting the 90-year-old Eaton into a new class of smart grid competition.
Terms of the transaction announced Monday set a value of $72 per share of Cooper stock in cash and shares in the new company, for an equity value of $11.8 billion, one of the biggest M&A deals of the year so far. Eaton...
Toyota Prius Habitent turn your hybrid into a sleeper car
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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Filed under: Green Culture, Hybrid, Toyota, Videos
Sold on eBay for $90 (plus a $10 shipping fee), the Habitents Toyota Prius tent turns your Liftback model (2003-present model years) into an efficient little camper. We're not sure why using this is any easier than just setting up an actual tent or what, really, it gets you, but maybe we're just not the target market. At least the Habitent packs small - the sellers say it fits into the glove...
Roomba-Like Robots Dropped by Helicopter Could Clean Up Oil Spills
- Mon, 21 May 2012
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A design for a floating robot to clean up after oil spills also has a system for keeping at-risk animals at bay.FG_AUTHORS: Alex Davies...