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EnerDel Demonstrates Fully Functional Lithium-Ion Battery Pack in Th!nk City Vehicle

Ener1, Inc. an energy storage solutions company, today reported that its lithium-ion battery subsidiary, EnerDel, has installed and demonstrated a fully functional lithium-ion battery pack in a Th!nk City electric vehicle at its manufacturing facility in Indianapolis.

9 Jun 2008

The Quest to Design and Build Sustainable Buildings, Cities and Communities

A free-to-access virtual event to be held next month will explore the quest to design and build sustainable buildings, cities and communities.

9 Jun 2008

AUO Showcases Latest Green Technologies at Display Taiwan 2008

AU Optronics Corp. today unveiled the world's thinnest* 13.3-inch TFT-LCD, the world's lightest* 46-inch TFT-LCD with CCFL backlight, and the world's most power-saving 10.2-inch TFT-LCD. These new, leading-edge green technologies are designed to meet the growing worldwide demand for energy-saving 3C products.

9 Jun 2008

Automotive Manufacturers Urged to Choose Sustainable Technology in Next Generation Air Conditioning

Ahead of key announcements at a major car industry event in Phoenix, Arizona, next week, Automotive Manufacturers are being urged to choose sustainable CO2 Technology in their next generation air conditioning, thereby dropping tests of less efficient, potentially toxic and flammable chemicals.

9 Jun 2008

Environmental Sustainability is Built into the Xerox Stand

Xerox Corporation is bringing a deeper shade of green to its environmental sustainability efforts at drupa 2008, the world's premier printing event. The company's sweeping initiatives include a stand that was designed, constructed and staged in a sustainable way, and a range of offerings to help Xerox customers go green.

9 Jun 2008

InEnTec Chemical Showcases New Hydrogen Production Process

In a major sustainability milestone for the industry, InEnTec Chemical LLC yesterday announced it successfully completed demonstration of its mobile Plasma Enhanced Melter(TM) (PEM(TM)) system for four of the world's largest chemical companies to produce ultra clean, hydrogen rich synthesis gas (referred to as "syngas") from chemical residuals that would normally be treated as hazardous waste and incinerated.

7 Jun 2008

Creating a Relatively Safe, Contained, Solid-State Hydrogen Storage System

What looks like a fertilized egg, flows like water, gets stuffed with catalysts and exotic nanostructures and may have the potential of making the current retail gasoline infrastructure compatible with hydrogen-based vehicles of the future - not to mention also contributing to arenas such as nuclear proliferation and global warming?

7 Jun 2008

Sorting Hotel Search Results by Green Score

Sorting hotel search results by Price, Hotel Name, or Distance from a Landmark are familiar tools to almost any traveler, but RezHub.com is now providing a sort feature with a conscience: Sort by Green Score. Customers using the RezHub.com hotel search are now able to view hotels in order of the way they care for the environment.

7 Jun 2008

Callaway Gardens Chooses Wind Power to Offset 100 Percent of Its Electricity

Callaway Gardens, a 13,000-acre destination comprised of award-winning gardens, upscale lodge and spa, recreation and residential communities all focusing on connecting man with nature, has offset all of its electricity use with renewable energy by purchasing 21,000,000-kilowatt hours of renewable energy credits (RECs).

7 Jun 2008

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue Welcomes Volume Production of Solar Cells

Suniva Inc., a manufacturer of high value crystalline silicon solar cells, today announced plans to locate its first solar cell factory in Gwinnett County, Ga. The new facility, located within the Atlanta metro area, represents a major milestone for the company and follows a successful $50 million financing round led by New Enterprise Associates and Advanced Equities, Inc.

7 Jun 2008

Solar Thin Films Acquires BudaSolar Technologies

Solar Thin Films, Inc., a developer, manufacturer and marketer of manufacturing equipment for the production of "thin-film" amorphous silicon and CIGS photovoltaic modules, has signed a letter of intent to acquire a majority 60% interest in BudaSolar Technologies Co., Ltd. for an initial $3 million in working capital funding, with an option to purchase the remaining 40% minority interest, based on a multiple of earnings, in the combined company described below.

7 Jun 2008

Turning Recycled Computer Games Consoles into Eco-Friendly Furniture

A South East London furniture manufacturer is turning recycled computer games consoles into eco-friendly furniture.

7 Jun 2008

DuPont Recently Participated in Second Annual Photovoltaic Power Expo

DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions recently participated in the second annual Photovoltaic (PV) Power Expo 2008 in Shanghai, China. The event included an exhibition and conference organized by the European Photovoltaic Industry Association and the Chinese Renewable Energy Society.

7 Jun 2008

Expansion Focuses on Construction of New Crystal-Growing Facility

After commissioning a new wafer production facility at the so-called "Jena Site 2" in mid-April, WACKER SCHOTT Solar GmbH is continuing its production-site expansion. The company announced this today during a visit by Jena mayor Albrecht Schröter. The expansion measures focus on construction of a new crystal-growing facility.

7 Jun 2008

European Steel for Packaging Industry's Sustainability Positioning in Europe

The European Steel for packaging industry launched its sustainability positioning in Brussels, showcasing its unique position as an enabler for a sustainable 21st century.

7 Jun 2008