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Senior EPA Official Speaks At DuPont Seminar

DuPont Automotive invited U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Director Christopher Grundler, of EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality, to speak at a recent seminar. Grundler reviewed recent policy changes from the new Obama administration and updated industry leaders on EPA regulatory activities

5 May 2009

Bio-Based Hybrid Race Car to Compete in Shell Eco-Marathon

A student project team at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in
Stockholm, Sweden built a racing car incorporating the one-component resin system Tribest. This environmentally sound product is part of the body of the bio-based urban hybrid concept car that is entering in the Shell Eco-marathon

5 May 2009

Combustion Science to be Studied at Princeton University Energy Frontier Research Centers

Princeton University will be home to a new $20 million energy research center for combustion science, as part of a federal initiative to spur discoveries that lay the groundwork for an economy based on clean replacements for fossil fuels

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

"Emerging Technology Trends in the Wind Energy Market" to be Discussed at Lucintel Webinar

The wind energy market has been growing at a 27% (CAGR) over the last 5 years in terms of new MW installation and is forecast to grow at double digits over the next 5 years. The wind energy market will require technical ...

5 May 2009

Consolidation in the Electric Motor Systems Market for Electric Vehicles

Electric Motors Corporation, a Colorado corporation formerly known as Optimax Industries, announced that it has acquired all Electric Motors Corporation, a California corporation, specializing in development and manufacture of electric power drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles

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

Global Biofuel Demands Skyrocketing

According to a new technical market research report, GLOBAL MARKET FOR LIQUID BIOFUELS (EGY064B) from BCC Research, the global market for liquid biofuels was worth $30.3 billion in 2008. This should increase to $42.8 billion in 2013

5 May 2009

Full Steam Ahead for Skyline Solar After Achieving Key Customer, Development and Financing Milestones

Skyline Solar, a manufacturer of High Gain Solar (HGS) arrays for the commercial, industrial, government and utility markets, today announced the launch of the company and its HGS architecture after achieving key product, financing and customer milestones

5 May 2009

Improving Your Driving Habits for National EcoDriving Month

EcoDrivingUSA announced today that May is National EcoDriving Month, and the educational program, sponsored by the Auto Alliance, is encouraging all drivers to take simple steps to improve their fuel efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint

4 May 2009