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Large Lithum Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles to Benefit From New Material Discovery

Showa Denko K.K. has developed a new grade of SCMG (shape-controlled micro graphite) to be used as anode material in large lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles

22 Apr 2009

SunChips and National Geographic Launch Green Effect To Encourage Consumers to Go Environmentally Friendly

Inspired by the belief that small steps can create big change, SunChips, PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division's popular line of multigrain snacks, and National Geographic today announced the launch of the Green Effect, a national initiative that encourages consumers to take their own small steps toward helping the planet

22 Apr 2009

Families Are Being Urged to Use Public Transit When Seeing Disney's "Earth"

This Earth Day, April 22, families throughout the United States will view the highly anticipated film, Earth, for the first time. Rather than packing into parking lots, transit experts encourage families to travel to theaters using local public transportation methods instead

22 Apr 2009

SkyeTec Helps Home Owners Reduce Their Carbon Footprint And Save Money

SkyeTec offers homeowners valuable services that help reduce their carbon footprint and keep cash in their wallets

22 Apr 2009

First Production Facility Opened for Abound Solar

Abound Solar (formerly AVA Solar), a manufacturer of low-cost, thin-film photovoltaic solar panels and one of Colorado State University's most successful spinoffs, on Tuesday opened its first full-scale production facility in Longmont with about 400 invited guests

22 Apr 2009

Miami Smart Grid Sets Them Up to Lead the Nation in Energy Efficiency

Mayor Diaz joins with FPL, GE, Cisco Systems and Silver Spring Networks to launch 'Energy Smart Miami', a model electricity system for American cities and the cornerstone of a broader $700 million statewide investment

22 Apr 2009

Air Force Says Earth Day Means They Will Rededicate to Responsible Environmental Stewardship and Green Innovation

On April 22, the US Air Force will join the nation in observing Earth Day. On this occasion, they will take the opportunity to reflect on their daily commitment to excellence and leadership in protecting and preserving the environment and natural resources

22 Apr 2009

NIST Announces Three-Phase Plan for Smart Grid Standards, Paving Way for More Efficient, Reliable Electricity

NIST has announced a three-phase plan to expedite development of key standards for a Smart Grid, a nationwide network that uses information technology to deliver electricity efficiently, reliably and securely

22 Apr 2009

Nanotechnology Experts Discover Important Step In Turning Water to Hydrogen Using the Power of the Sun

A research team has discovered, serendipitously, that a residue of a process used to build arrays of titania nanotubes-a residue that wasn't even noticed before this-plays an important role in improving the performance of the nanotubes in solar cells that produce hydrogen gas from water

21 Apr 2009

Real World Tests for Hydrogen Powered Buses and Other Vehicles

Two hydrogen-fuelled shuttle buses as well as nine airport-related passenger and utility vehicles will be tested in real conditions. Other applications for the use of hydrogen in auxiliary or stationary power are further key components of this project

21 Apr 2009