Cleantech News

RSS

Light Weight, Hybrid Power System and Recyclable Materials Make Revolutionary Bus a Friend of the Environment

Insight from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, commitment from two Michigan companies and funding from the Department of Energy have led to the commercialization of a lightweight urban transit bus with double the fuel efficiency of conventional hybrid buses

29 Jul 2008

Dow Releases Sustainability Progress Report on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The 2008 Sustainability Progress Report highlights the five DuPont 2015 sustainability footprint reduction goals, the company's progress against them, as well as a reduction example

29 Jul 2008

Energy Efficient and Versatile Modular LED Lighting System from Martech LED Lighting

Marktech LED Lighting Products brings the Energyled modular ExtendLite to consumers looking for greener solutions for home, office, and retail illumination. These lights are available in both 12 and 24 volt versions, feature 15cm and 30cm lengths and adjustable light angles for versatile applications like accent, retail lighting, under cabinet lighting as well as point of sale displays.

29 Jul 2008

Is Indian Sandstone an Ethical and Sustainable Paving Option

Indian Sandstone is becoming increasingly popular. It is less expensive than natural British stones and within 10 years it is expected to account for a quarter of the UK domestic market for decorative paving. However with its growing popularity there is also growing concern over its origins

29 Jul 2008

Homebuilder Releases Sustainability Report

The KB Home Sustainability Report is a comprehensive review of the Company's progress toward sustainability, identifying both ongoing initiatives and operational challenges, as well as KB Home's future commitments and actions

29 Jul 2008

EPA Program on Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials Producers Not Producing Results

Six months after launching its voluntary nanotechnology reporting program for nanomaterial producers, EPA has made virtually no information public about the limited number of submissions it has received

29 Jul 2008

Local Officials Looking at Monitoring Nanotechnology Related Activities

State and local officials have taken steps to begin monitoring the manufacture
and storage of nanomaterials, a major step for a cutting-edge technology that
has yet to be regulated by the federal government

29 Jul 2008

Film Competition to Examine the Intelligent Use of Water

Rain Bird, the leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services, announced today the addition of documentarian Jim Thebaut to the panel of judges for the 2008 Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition

29 Jul 2008

Drought Solution Required to Keep Los Angeles and Southern California from Going Dry

The Los Angeles County County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) today released the preliminary findings from its study, "Where Will We Get The Water? Assessing Southern California's Future Water Strategies

29 Jul 2008

Aircraft, Ships, Vehicles, Computers and Biomedical Applications All Set to Benefit from Recyclable High Performance Magnets

Until now, producing Samarium Cobalt has been a difficult and expensive multi-step process. Northeastern University researchers have broken new ground with an innovative invention of a rapid, high-volume and cost-effective one-step method for producing pure Samarium Cobalt rare earth (RE) permanent magnet materials

28 Jul 2008

Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced USed to Boost Power Capacity in China Instead of Building New Transmission Towers

Chongqing Electric Power Corporation has become the second major utility in the People’s Republic of China to install the 3M Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced (3M ACCR) to boost transmission capacity on a key line without the need to build larger transmission towers

28 Jul 2008

High Performance, High Durability but Completely Non Toxic 'Mythic Paint' Launched

Mythic Paint, the World's first high-performance, non-toxic paint will exhibit at Bubble New York this August

28 Jul 2008

Sustainability and Environmentally Aware Construction Work in the Property Development

Eyes Abroad (EA), the dynamic Cheshire-based international property developer has announced the official launch of ‘Eueco’, an EA subsidiary company designed to enhance sustainability and environmentally aware construction work in the property development sector

28 Jul 2008

Hybrid School Bus Saves Fuel and Reduces Emissions in California

California's first and only hybrid school bus from IC Bus celebrates one year of operation with Napa Valley Unified School District. The hybrid bus provides double the fuel economy of standard school buses and significantly reduces emissions

28 Jul 2008

Purdue Scientists Lead India - Unted States Workshop on Using Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials to Solve Energy Problems

Purdue University's Discovery Park will travel to India next month to lead a joint India-United States workshop on how advancements in nanotechnology are helping address growing energy needs

28 Jul 2008