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Subaru Canada Unveils Production Hybrid Vehicle

Subaru Canada , Inc. (SCI) today announced the unveiling of brand's first-ever production hybrid vehicle, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, at the 2013 New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Center. Based on the popular XV Crosstrek crossover introduced for 2013, the 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid model will arrive in Subaru dealerships during the fourth quarter of 2013.

30 Mar 2013

U.S. Solar Industry Market Increases to $11.5 Billion

The U.S. Solar Industry has experienced a resurgence over the past year as newly-imposed import tariffs on Chinese solar cells have helped companies compete with their Chinese competitors.

29 Mar 2013

Seventh Annual Shell Eco-marathon Americas Competition to be Held in Houston in April

They may have the shortest commute to the competition, but three schools from Houston are busy building vehicles they hope will help them go the farthest distance – using the least amount of energy.

From Shell 29 Mar 2013

Employee Engagement Found to Play an Important Role in Producing Sustainable Change

As commercial real estate leaders pursue strategies to enhance sustainability through building performance, corporations and other organisations that own and lease space are making sure their employees are aware of the benefits and engaged in making sustainability programs successful.

29 Mar 2013

Wind and Solar PV Energy Sources Account For Major Worldwide Renewable Power Installations

Renewable power generation is one the most crucial ways of achieving the goal of sustainable development for all countries. Significant capacity additions are being witnessed annually. In 2012, 772.3 Gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity was installed in 2011 across the world.

29 Mar 2013

Zipcar Introduces Honda Fit EV Battery Electric Vehicles into Los Angeles Fleet

Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, with the support of Los Angeles City Councilmember Eric Garcetti, today announced the introduction of 2013 Honda Fit EV battery electric vehicles (BEV) into the Zipcar Los Angeles fleet.

29 Mar 2013

Growth in Market Share of Solar Energy Greater than Expected in the Netherlands

The growth of solar energy has had a much greater impact on the Dutch energy infrastructure than was previously expected and taken into account. As solar panels look set to supply a much greater share of domestic electricity needs in the future, gas and coal plants are growing increasingly unprofitable, and energy utilities are having to find new solutions for energy storage and smart-grid development.

28 Mar 2013

Solar Wind Energy and Providence Partner to Develop Downdraft Tower in San Luis, Arizona

Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc., (the "Company") announced today that Solar Wind Energy is collaborating with Providence Energy Corporation, a privately-owned company from Dallas, Texas, on the development of the first Solar Wind Energy Downdraft Tower located in San Luis, Arizona on the US/Mexico border.

28 Mar 2013

Global Biofuels Production Forecast to Reach 61 Billion Gallons by 2023

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Market Data: Biofuels - Ethanol, Biobutanol, Biodiesel, Green Diesel, Synthetic Gasoline, and Renewable Biojet Consumption and Production from Biomass Resources: Global Market Sizing, Segmentation, and Forecasts

28 Mar 2013

Antarctic Peninsula’s Summer Melt Season Gets Longer over the Last 60 Years

New research from the Antarctic Peninsula shows that the summer melt season has been getting longer over the last 60 years -- Increased summer melting has been linked to the rapid break-up of ice shelves in the area and rising sea level

28 Mar 2013

UCSB to Host 2013 Summit on Energy Efficiency

The 2013 Summit on Energy Efficiency will bring together leading experts to discuss the latest innovations in materials science and technology for energy generation, energy storage, lighting, and electronics

28 Mar 2013

Living in Warmer Climates More Sustainable Than Living in Colder Climates

Living in colder climates in the US is more energy demanding than living in warmer climates. This is according to Dr Michael Sivak at the University of Michigan, who has published new research today, 28 March, in IOP Publishing's journal Environmental Research Letters.

28 Mar 2013

UO to Host Second Annual Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples Keynote Address

The University of Oregon will host the second annual Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples keynote address at 6:30 p.m. on April 10 in the Many Nations Longhouse, 1630 Columbia St. in Eugene.

27 Mar 2013

Anode Respiring Bacteria Can Produce Harvestable Energy

Bacteria are often associated with their disease-causing capacity or alternatively, with their role as normal residents of the human body, where they perform duties essential to health.

27 Mar 2013

NREL Convenes SAPC Working Group to Securitize Solar PV Assets

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE)'s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently convened the Solar Access to Public Capital (SAPC) working group with a mission to enable securitization of solar PV assets and associated cash flows in the marketplace.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) 27 Mar 2013