Update on Concentrating Photovoltaic Solar (CPV)

From Reuters comes an update of the latest in concentrating photovoltaic solar (CPV), which is a relatively new technology that focuses the sun’s rays to deliver additional power. It’s backers claim that CPV can be competitive without the need for government subsidies. Recently, a few new companies have invested a substantial amount of money in Related posts: Applied Materials completes largest US solar setup First EU commercial concentrating solar power tower opens in Spain Investors’ Business Daily Profiles SunPower’s Acquisition of Powerlight

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Ford updates its Fusion Hybrid for 2013 and adds a plug-in verstion

? 2013 Ford Fusion hybrid Ford news from the recently held North American International Auto Show in Detroit: the Ford Fusion hybrid will get a major makeover (both inside and out) for 2013. Along with the new hybrid version of the Fusion, Ford will also be releasing a plug-in (PHEV) version of the Fusion, to Related posts: USA Today test drives the new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid The LA Times reviews the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Hybrid news – Honda Insight goes on sale this week, while the Ford Fusion Hybrid may not quite be living up to its EPA mpg numbers

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Volkswagen announced Jetta Hybrid and shows off new electric Beetle concept – the E-Bugster

? Volkswagen E-Bugster VW 2013 Jetta Hybrid It won’t be officially announced until the North American International Auto Show opens its doors tomorrow (Jan 9th, 2012), but there’s been some leaks about what Volkswagen has planned. Two big announcements are due from VW – they’re going to be showing off a new Jetta Hybrid Related posts: New York Times review of the Green Car of the Year – the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Treehugger test drives the Volkswagen 2011 Touareg hybrid Hyundai’s new hybrid concept – Blue-Will

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Volkswagen announced Jetta Hybrid and shows off new electric Beetle concept – the E-Bugster

? Volkswagen E-Bugster VW 2013 Jetta Hybrid It won’t be officially announced until the North American International Auto Show opens its doors tomorrow (Jan 9th, 2012), but there’s been some leaks about what Volkswagen has planned. Two big announcements are due from VW – they’re going to be showing off a new Jetta Hybrid Related posts: New York Times review of the Green Car of the Year – the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Treehugger test drives the Volkswagen 2011 Touareg hybrid Hyundai’s new hybrid concept – Blue-Will

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U.S. has great year for new solar projects, but next year may be weaker

New U.S. Solar installations A recent research report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research showed that the U.S. is have a great year for new solar installations this year, with new installations totalling 449 megawatts of photovoltaic power generation in the third quarter alone. The new solar installation total so Related posts: Solar energy market scores big gains in 2010 U.S. Solar industry grew strongly in 2010 Wind power shows large increase in US – now 39% of all new electrical generation

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Honda unveils several new green technologies at the Tokyo Motor Show

Honda showed off quite a bit of new tech at last week’s Tokyo Motor show, including an all-electric version of the compact Fit, and a series of new hybrid powertrains that Honda is calling EarthDreams. ? The new hybrid system will use two electric motors, which will let Honda build their first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Related posts: Honda’s cool looking hybrid and electric cars to be shown at the Tokyo Motor Show Green Tech at the Frankfurt Motor Show Green Motors and Toyota at Tokyo

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Nissan aiming to release a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle by 2015

Nissan is currently working on a next generation hydrogen powered car with plans to release it around 2015. While Nissan and other companies have shown off hydrogen powered concept cars, Nissan’s new announcement is coupled with the release of its next generation hydrogen fuel cell stack, claiming that the new hydrogen fuel cell stack Related posts: Toyota planning $50,000 fuel cell car in 2015 Road Trip: Toyota fuel-cell hybrid vehicle completes long-distance jaunt UPS expands testing of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

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Toyota announced the Prius C – a subcompact lower priced hybrid

By now, everyone knows that Toyota has released a bigger Prius – the Prius-v. Toyota has also been working on a smaller Prius – called the Prius C. They’ve shown some concept car versions of the Prius C for awhile – but now they’re showcasing the production model – this is what it’s Related posts: Toyota announces pricing on plug-in hybrid Prius It’s official – Toyota to introduce minivan-like Prius Toyota planning Prius Wagon/SUV in 2010

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Dow Powerhouse solar shingles may finally be available

Dow Powerhouse solar shingles They were supposed to be ready for sale in 2010, but now it looks like Dow Chemical’s widely anticipated Powerhouse Solar Shingles may finally be hitting the market. Dow’s marketing catchphrase for their shingles pretty much explains what they are - “It isn’t on the roof, it IS the roof.” Related posts: Dow Chemical says its solar shingles are coming soon Global Solar introduces flexible solar panels designed for roofs Colorado State University Professor improves solar panels’ efficiency

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U.S. small wind power showing good growth in 2010

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is out with their Small Wind Turbine Market Report for 2011, and its showing continued strong growth in the use of small wind turbines at home, schools, farms and businesses. A wind turbine is considered “small” if it produces less than 100 kilowatts of electricity and are ideal for Related posts: Wind power growth gusts strongly in USA in 2007 Wind power shows large increase in US – now 39% of all new electrical generation US continues to lead the world in Wind Power Growth

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