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Tesla Model S Electric Car Reservations Numbers More Than One Thousand

Tesla Motors surpassed 1,000 reservations for the Model S, an all-electric family sedan that carries up to seven people and travels up to 300 miles per charge

12 May 2009

Siemens Demonstrates Expertise in Energy Efficiency, Emission Protection, Waste Avoidance and Water Treatment

The Siemens appearance at Achema 2009 centers on sustainability. The exhibits show how the process industry can benefit from Siemens products, systems and solutions in such areas as energy efficiency, emission protection, waste avoidance and water treatment

12 May 2009

New Understanding of Photosynthesis Energy Conversion

A new study has come up with a surprising twist to photosynthesis by swapping a key metal necessary for turning sunlight into chemical energy

11 May 2009

ASME Pushes Government for Action on a National Energy Policy

Twenty-one engineering societies, representing over one million engineers, have endorsed the “National Energy Policy Goals Proclamation” of ASME and IEEE-USA, which emphasizes research and development in new technologies as part of a comprehensive strategy to protect U.S. economic and national security

11 May 2009

New Class Of Ultra Light High Efficiency Solar Cells Developed

A new class of ultra-light, high-efficiency solar cells developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory has been awarded a national prize for the commercialization of federally funded research

7 May 2009

DuPont Working With Obama Administration on Biofuels

DuPont says they look forward to working with the EPA, DOE, USDA, and other stakeholders to further develop a sustainable biofuels industry that fuels America while helping us combat climate change

6 May 2009

Environmental Excellence Award for Roanoke Cement Company

Yesterday was a day of celebration for Roanoke Cement Company -- the only cement manufacturing facility in the Commonwealth of Virginia -- as it took the top honor winning the Overall Environmental Excellence Award in the Portland Cement Association's 2008 Cement Industry Energy & Environment Awards

6 May 2009

Climate Change Pollution Targets Set By Australian Government Rely on The Rest of the World Coming On Board

Australia has given a vital and strategic boost to international efforts for an effective global climate agreement by committing to reduce Australia’s carbon pollution 25% by 2020 if other countries join in, said the Southern Cross Climate Coalition of environment, union, welfare and research groups in a statement today

5 May 2009

Sandia to Take Big Role as Energy Frontier Research Center

Sandia National Laboratories researchers scored big in the $777 million, five-year DOE Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) announced last week by the White House. Sandia expects to become home to one of 46 new multimillion-dollar centers, be a significant partner in three others, and may be involved in another four

5 May 2009

Energy Frontier Research Center at University of Arizona to Develop Thin, Flexible Solar Cells

University of Arizona research could one day lead to "Generation III" photovoltaic materials thin enough, flexible enough and inexpensive enough to go not only on rooftops but in windows, outdoor awnings and even clothing

5 May 2009