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Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative Launched in Brussels

Representatives of industry, the research community and the European institutions launched the EUR 1 billion Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) at an event in Brussels, Belgium

15 Oct 2008

Europe to Follow Australia's Lead in Banning Incandescent Light Bulbs

The light bulb, a defining invention of the late 19th century, will soon be a thing of the past in the European Union

14 Oct 2008

European Union Plans to Make Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Part of the Energy Strategy of the Future

On 14th October, the European Union and European Industry announced plans to make fuel cells and hydrogen one of Europe's leading new strategic energy technologies of the future

14 Oct 2008

Slag Byproduct from Steel Production Shows Promise for Carbon Dioxide Sequestration

With steelworks around the world emitting huge amounts of carbon dioxide, scientists are reporting that a byproduct of steel production could be used to absorb that greenhouse gas to help control global warming

13 Oct 2008

Solar Academy Launched in the US by Sharp

Elementary school education program teaches students about environmental issues and eco-conscious behavior

13 Oct 2008

Renewable Energy from Artificial Trees Made by Solar Botanic Using Nanotechnology

More powerful than wind farms, more efficient than solar panels and more practical and aesthetically pleasing than both

13 Oct 2008

Cost Effective Zero Energy Buildings Showcased at Conference

Architectural Record welcomed a record number of 380 architects, engineers, scientists and students to Innovation 2008

13 Oct 2008

Largest U.S. Solar Energy Event Starts This Week

All roads lead to Southern California this week, as thousands of people from around the world attend Solar Power International, the largest solar energy industry event in the Americas

13 Oct 2008

Solar Powered Not Terminated as Arnold Schwarzenegger Dedicates Solar Electricity System at Applied Materials

Today California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger dedicated the 2 megawatt solar power system at the Applied Materials campus in Sunnyvale, California, one of the largest corporate solar power installations in the United States. The Governor praised Applied’s work in the solar industry after viewing the extensive parking lot-based solar array as well as a demonstration of the company’s thin film solar technology

9 Oct 2008

Hybrid Electric Vehicle and Electric Vehicle Batteries Demand Boosted by Volatile Gas Prices and Environmental Concerns

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) are part of the new breed of environmentally-friendly vehicles that accelerate the transition from complete dependency on oil-based fuels to advanced EV technology

8 Oct 2008