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A Green Supercomputer from Fraunhofer

The Herkules supercomputer is not only powerful, but also kind to the environment. It consumes considerably less electricity than similar supercomputers. In terms of energy efficiency, it occupies a leading position worldwide.

4 Dec 2007

Researchers from Argonne Lab Present 11 New Papers During Electric Vehicle Symposium-23

Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory's Transportation Technology R&D Center (TTRDC) will present 11 papers during the Electric Vehicle Symposium-23 that will be held in Anaheim, Calif., from Dec. 2-5.

3 Dec 2007

Quantum's Advanced Hydrogen Storage Technology Supports Challenge X Vehicles Exhibited at EVS-23

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. has announced its support of the student teams participating in Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility.

3 Dec 2007

Europe Plans to Accelerate Energy Technologies for a Low-Carbon Future

Energy technologies will be crucial to successfully fighting against climate change and securing world and European energy supply.

28 Nov 2007

U.S. Increases Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces & Boilers

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced it has increased the energy efficiency standards for residential furnaces and boilers, underscoring the Department’s commitment to meet its aggressive, five-year appliance standard rulemaking schedule, as established in its January 31, 2006, Report to Congress.

22 Nov 2007

New Report Highlights Essential Role of Renewable Energy Generation in Achieving Zero Carbon Homes

A new report from the Renewables Advisory Board (RAB), which advises Government on renewable energy issues, provides the first in depth analysis of the role of on site energy generation in the delivery of the Governmen's policy of ensuring that all new homes are zero carbon from 2016.

22 Nov 2007

Experts See Biofuels as "Solution"

DuPont Applied BioSciences hosted a panel of leading experts on Monday who said that biofuels represent a sustainable solution to address growing concerns about energy security and climate change. The panel included:...

19 Nov 2007

New Report Could Save Americans More Than $500 Billion in Energy Costs Over 25 Years

More than 60 energy, environmental and other organizations have collaborated on a new report that could save Americans more than $500 billion in energy costs over 25 years and reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 90 million vehicles.

19 Nov 2007

BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises Joins Clinton Climate Initiative

BASF today announced that it will offer member cities of the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) its spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing.

19 Nov 2007

DuPont Hosts Panel Discussion on Future of Biofuels

A panel of leading experts today said that biofuels represent a sustainable solution to address growing concerns about energy security and climate change.

13 Nov 2007