As part of a seven-member consortium, McPhy Energy, which develops and produces solid state hydrogen storage, has announced the launch of the INGRID project, a key research and development and demonstration project with a total budget worth €23 million.
By G.P. Thomas
23 Jul 2012
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have created a new type of transparent polymer solar cells (PSC) that are capable of generating electricity. These cells can be fixed onto windows. The novel technology allows people within the buildings to see outside as they are visibly transparent.
By G.P. Thomas
21 Jul 2012
The peer-reviewed journal, Industrial Biotechnology, is featuring a review of the strategies that are available and also under development for improving biomass specifications for co-firing with coal.
By G.P. Thomas
20 Jul 2012
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) have released their annual report on ‘Trends in global CO2 emissions.’
By G.P. Thomas
20 Jul 2012
A recent breakthrough in electric vehicle (EV) motor technology from Japan-based SIM-Drive Corp. extends driving range 30 percent further than today’s mass-produced EV vehicles, in part due to science-powered material innovations and collaboration from DuPont.
An ad-hoc alliance of over 700 firms, labor unions, industry associations, civil society groups and governments is demanding Canada’s provincial premiers to join forces for designing a Canadian energy strategy, which will help the country to become a leader in clean energy.
By Nick Gilbert
19 Jul 2012
Toyota Tsusho Asia Pacific (TTAP) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) are collaborating to launch a micro electric vehicles (EV) study. A fleet of 10 Toyota Auto Body COMS are to be deployed in the NUS University Town and the NUS Kent Ridge campus.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
19 Jul 2012
Frost & Sullivan’s new analysis titled ‘Impact of Australia Carbon Tax on the Energy Markets-a Strategic Perspective’ discusses the carbon tax, carbon tax in the global scenario, available government programs and grants, industries' readiness for the tax, and available opportunities as a result of the carbon tax.
By G.P. Thomas
19 Jul 2012
Nature Climate Change has recently published a research report highlighting how water systems in the humid tropical areas are on the brink of rapid change that will endanger the people of the area because of the risk of contamination of drinking water sources and floods.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
19 Jul 2012
The first tyre prototypes manufactured from natural rubber made in Europe have been produced by Apollo Vredestein, a Dutch tyre company, which is a partner in the European project, EU-PEARLS.
By G.P. Thomas
19 Jul 2012
Scientists at the Lancaster University in UK have asserted that society will have to respond more actively to address the damages and risks associated with increase in greenhouse gas emissions.
By G.P. Thomas
19 Jul 2012
Alliance AutoGas has announced that it has expanded its network with the addition of four certified conversion centers. The Carburetor Connection in Kirkland, Washington; the Sunbury Motors in Sunbury, Pennsylvania; the Motor Company in Marinette, Wisconsin; and the Fox Valley Truck in Appleton, Wisconsin have joined the Alliance AutoGas network.
By G.P. Thomas
19 Jul 2012
AREVA has chosen the Beaumont-Hague site as the location for a test center for its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technology, thereby renewing its commitment to developing French industrial know-how.
Solar3D has successfully developed an initial prototype of its three-dimensional (3D) solar cell with the help of Panasonic equipment. The company used its economical fabrication process to accurately make 3D light capturing and converting nanostructures over a silicon wafer.
By Nick Gilbert
19 Jul 2012
Intelligent Products has introduced its new compostable pet waste pick-up tool called Bio-Mitt. The product is now offered online at www.MuttMitt.com.
By G.P. Thomas
19 Jul 2012