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USA: 2011 U.S. Venture Capital Investment in Cleantech Steady at $4.9 Billion Despite Tough Economy

dblo — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:47:17 +0000

Industry continues to innovate and mature

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USA: Can California change US cars forever? New zero-emissions rules take aim.

dblo — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:50:47 +0000

California has adopted new rules that require 15 percent of all cars sold in the state to be electric, plug-in hybrid, or hydrogen-powered by 2025. Perhaps surprisingly, automakers are onboard.

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USA: You’re Invited! Speak Out for Strong Fuel Economy Standards

dblo — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:55:15 +0000

President Obama recently announced new fuel efficiency and emission standards for light-duty vehicles for model years 2017-25. These new standards will increase fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025, effectively doubling the fuel efficiency of America’s fleet.

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USA: Auto Watchdogs Happy With GM’s Volt-Fix Plan, U.S. Agency Says

dblo — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:43:09 +0000

U.S. auto-safety regulators are pleased with General Motors Co. (GM)’s plan to fix its Volt electric cars following fires in crash testing, National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator David Strickland said.

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USA: BlueGreen Alliance – actions wanted

dblo — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:40:37 +0000

Fuel Efficiency Standards Will Save Money, Create Good Jobs

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USA: Brown Expedites Renewable Energy Projects

dblo — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:04:45 +0000

SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Jerry Brown and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and have expanded their partnership to expedite renewable energy projects in California.

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USA: Ford’s Focus Electric Vehicle Gets Even Greener

dblo — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:55:43 +0000

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From electric car to green mobile app

dblo — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:06:53 +0000

As an electric car project here reaches its halfway point, researchers are exploring ideas such as a mobile application that tells drivers where the nearest charging station is or how much energy they need for their daily route.

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USA: Auto Watchdogs Approve GM’s Volt-Fix Plan, U.S. Agency Says

dblo — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:34:36 +0000

Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) — U.S. auto-safety regulators are pleased with General Motors Co.’s plan to fix its Volt electric cars following fires in crash testing, National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator David Strickland said.

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USA: New Electric Vehicle Consortium Packs a Powerful Punch

dblo — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:12:43 +0000

A new consortium of electric vehicle stakeholders has just launched a new EV demonstration project that promises to boost President Obama’s efforts to create a national EV infrastructure. Though consumer interest in EVs seems to surge with every spike in gas prices, a concerted public-private effort is needed in order to transform that desire into a workable mainstream alternative to fossil fuel-powered vehicles.

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Japan: Toyota works on recycling hybrid batteries

dblo — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:48:58 +0000

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 3, 12:20 p.m. ET) — Forget those fears that hybrid and electric vehicles will result in landfills full of dead batteries.

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USA: The Volt Fires You Never Heard About

dblo — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:22:01 +0000

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USA: We Need to Pave the Road for 21st Century Vehicles

dblo — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:18:24 +0000

Continued Investment Is Key to Cleaner Skies and Highways

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USA: Buffet’s agreement could boost solar power in the U.S.

dblo — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:04:10 +0000

LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) – The U.S. still relies on fossil fuels for 83 percent of its energy needs, with solar power only accounting for only one percent of the country’s alternative energy production. In addition, high-profile bankruptcies haven’t helped the cause of solar power, most noticeably that of Fremont, California based Solyndra, which folded last September after receiving a $535-million federal loan guarantee.

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USA: Plug-In Vehicles are Key Pillar in U.S. Energy Security Strategy

dblo — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:16:36 +0000

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2011 — Economic and national security costs of oil dependence far outweigh costs of accelerating deployment of electric vehicles

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USA: IKEA Expands Solar Initiative to 75 Percent of US Locations

dblo — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:04:30 +0000

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USA: California proposes rules to boost electric vehicles by 2025

dblo — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:45:29 +0000

David Shepardson/ Detroit News Washington Bureau

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Japan: Japan: Baby Formula Showed Small Traces Of Radiation

dblo — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:47:24 +0000

TOKYO — Traces of radiation spilled from Japan’s hobbled nuclear plant were detected in baby formula Tuesday in the latest case of contaminated food in the nation.

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USA: Global Green USA’s National Green School Makeover Competition

dblo — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:44:50 +0000

Global Green USA’s National Green School Makeover Competition
Presented by Pureology
Four Runner-Up Schools Receive $2,500 for Sustainability Upgrades

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Critical Issues in the Nuclear Power Industry to be Discussed at NUCLEAR POWER International 2011

dblo — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:23:24 +0000

TULSA, Okla., Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Now in its fifth year and co-located with POWER-GEN International, the world’s largest power generation event, NUCLEAR POWER International 2011 heads to Las Vegas, Nev., December 13-15 to provide the industry with up-to-date information for the nuclear power industry, including panel discussions on technical and crisis communication, major nuclear project updates, and the lessons learned following events at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

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Japan: Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant: Highly Radioactive Water Leaks From Crippled Japanese Facility

dblo — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:07:58 +0000

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China: Green China

dblo — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:45:45 +0000

USA: Solar Powered KB Homes Offer Big Savings Opportunity for Homebuyers

dblo — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:14:37 +0000

Home now including solar power systems as standard at 28 communities throughout Southern California

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Japan: Future cancers from Fukushima plant may be hidden

dblo — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:51:54 +0000

By MALCOLM RITTER, Associated Press – 1 hour ago
FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Even if the worst nuclear accident in 25 years leads to many people developing cancer, we may never find out.

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USA: Busted! Fracking Chemical Found in Wyoming Water Supply

dblo — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:47:37 +0000

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USA: The Finalists: Green School Makeover

dblo — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:53:50 +0000

After weeks of deliberation, we announced the 10 finalists for our green school makeover competition, including public, private, and charter schools from a pool of more than 200 entries from across the country. Finalists were chosen based on the clarity and description of the school’s green challenges and need for a makeover. Each of the applications included proposals for green improvements, such as planting organic vegetable gardens, creating recycling programs, and adopting energy efficiency upgrades.

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USA: California outlines plans to put more zero-emission cars on the road

dblo — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:37:45 +0000

California has released details of its proposals to set new emission standards for cars and light trucks, while boosting the numbers of zero-emission cars on the road.

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Japan: Shells of nuclear reactor buildings seen at stricken Japan plant

dblo — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:48:25 +0000

People wearing protective suits and masks ride on a bus past the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station in Okuma, Japan, on Saturday, November 12. Journalists got their first ground-level glance around the stricken facility, eying shells of reactor buildings, tons of contaminated water, and workers still scurrying to mitigate damage from a crisis that began eight months ago

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USA: EPA Finds Fracking Chemical in Wyoming Gas Drilling Town’s Aquifer

dblo — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:28:50 +0000

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USA: Ryan Hall Joins Nissan’s Innovative Line-Up At ING New York City Marathon 2011

dblo — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:00:34 +0000

ELITE ATHLETE RYAN HALL AND 100% ELECTRIC NISSAN LEAF PART OF NISSAN’S OFFICIAL AUTOMOTIVE SPONSORSHIP

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