Volcano Lakes May Contain Vital Lithium Deposits, Say Stanford Researchers
By Steve Hanley Lithium is a key component of lithium-ion batteries and lithium-ion batteries are a key component of the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy and electric cars. But until now, it has been in relatively short supply, sparking fierce competition among mining companies. It is one of the most abundant elements in…
Hyundai Confirms Longer-Range EVs Will Be Technology Of Choice
By Jon LeSage Hyundai Motor Corp. is raising the bar on its eco-car strategy and a promise that it could have one of the longest range electric vehicles out there. The South Korean automaker will be marketing its next round of all-electric vehicles at luxury buyers and those interested in the utility of a small…
Aspiring Battery Innovator and Developer Alevo Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
By [email protected] Alevo has joined the ranks of bankrupt battery manufacturers. The company set up shop in a spacious former Philip Morris cigarette factory outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, to produce utility-scale GridBank battery systems. Persistent production challenges led to “insufficient revenue,” the company said in a statement. Alevo finished its first commercial unit in…
Will Renewable Energies Displace Natural Gas?
By Guest Contributor Bloomberg’s renewable energy affiliate forecasts that wind and solar power will make major inroads into the global market share of natural gas within a decade. This is a crucially important question for major oil companies who are betting their future on gas Will Renewable Energies Displace Natural Gas? was originally published on…
Long-Range Luxury Electric Car Coming From Hyundai In 2021
By Steve Hanley Hyundai says it will bring 8 electric car models to market over the next few years including a long range luxury sedan for its Genesis division in 2021 and an electric Kona SUV in 2018. Long-Range Luxury Electric Car Coming From Hyundai In 2021 was originally published on CleanTechnica. To read more…
Dong, Zeeland Seaports to build O&M base for Borssele 1& 2
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All Coast to Build Jones-Act Compliant Liftboat
All Coast LLC recently said it will build a Jones Act-compliant liftboat for U.S. wind farm installation and support activities (WTIV). Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Wind Power News – RenewableEnergyWorld.com
How Solar Thermal + Storage Won On Cost In South Australia
By Guest Contributor Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath As the South Australian government basks in the glow of procuring a second world-leading and game-changing renewable energy technology project for the state, attention is turning to the finer details of the deal; in particular, how a solar tower power plant with molten salt storage…
European Vehicle-To-Grid Plan Pays Off For Electric Car Owners & Extends Battery Life
By Steve Hanley A study conducted by Nissan and Enel shows that electric car owners can get paid more than $1,500 a year if they participate in a V2G program and that doing so actually extends battery life. European Vehicle-To-Grid Plan Pays Off For Electric Car Owners & Extends Battery Life was originally published on…
Carbon Capture & Storage Is Too Expensive For Reducing Power Sector Emissions
By Guest Contributor The hope that carbon capture and storage (CCS) can ever play a significant role in the reduction of power sector emissions is misplaced, Carbon Capture & Storage Is Too Expensive For Reducing Power Sector Emissions was originally published on CleanTechnica. To read more from CleanTechnica, join over 50,000 other subscribers: Google+ |…