United States
New York's Mayor Bloomberg, Nissan launch electric taxicab pilot program
Thursday, 25 April 2013 REM New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and the city's Taxi and Limousine Commissioner David Yassky launched six all-electric Nissan LEAF taxicabs as part of a pilot program scheduled to last up to one ye...
Latest renewables news hot off the press - 24/04/2013
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 REM • The smart money is on renewable energy Grist • Bombardier plugs in to renewable energy Belfast Telegraph • Energy Dept. seizes $21M from electric car makerYahoo News • Boulder firm: 22 mi...
Lockheed Martin and Reignwood Group to develop ocean thermal energy plant
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 REMLockheed Martin is working with Reignwood Group to develop an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) pilot power plant off the coast of southern China.
IEA report reveals the world is stalling on clean energy targets
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 Robin WhitlockDespite much talk by world leaders the average unit of energy is still just as dirty as it was twenty years ago
Peugeot launches new electric van
Monday, 15 April 2013 Robin WhitlockThe motor giant has announced the launch of an electric version of its successful ‘Partner’ van which will be on sale in the UK from 23rd May 2013
Britain must enhance its EV market says IPPR
Monday, 15 April 2013 Robin Whitlock The Left-leaning think tank Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has warned that demand for electric vehicles (EV’s) has fallen behind the rest of the world despite 30 new types scheduled for...
Obama dramatically expands support for renewables in 2014 budget proposal
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 Dan McCue President Barack Obama on Wednesday proposed a dramatic expansion of spending on renewables and other clean-energy initiatives while calling for the equally significant cuts to tax breaks and subsidie...
Tesla unveils new financing strategy to spur growth of Model S market
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 Dan McCueTesla Motors has created a unique automotive financing product in partnership with Wells Fargo and US Bank that it says provides the best elements of ownership and leasing to Model S customers.
Car Charging Group Inc to acquire EV charging stations in New York
Thursday, 21 March 2013 Robin WhitlockAcquisitions will see this nationwide provider of EV charging services building destination and location networks throughout Central New York and surrounding areas
UK budget fails to impress green business and the renewable energy sector
Thursday, 21 March 2013 Robin Whitlock“A 20th century budget for a 21st century economy” says Greenpeace in reaction to the Chancellors tax breaks for polluters and meagre interest in the green economy