Articles Written by:    DAVID EHRLICH     

EEStor: Are We There Yet?

That’s good news for Zenn Motor, a Toronto-based electric car maker that’s invested in EEStor and plans to use the technology in its upcoming highway-speed vehicle — and eventually package it into an ubiquitous drive system. Zenn CEO Ian Clifford told ...

From DAVID EHRLICH, Earth2Tech,  23 Apr 2009

Wal-Mart, BP Solar to Build More Solar Rooftops

The biggest retail chain in the world may not be the working man’s best friend, but Wal-Mart Stores is trying to make friends with the planet, picking Earth Day to say that it’s expanding its rooftop solar program along with partner BP Solar. The move ...

From DAVID EHRLICH, Earth2Tech,  22 Apr 2009
Related Topics: BP p.l.c.,  Wal-Mart

Building a Better Robot With Fuel Cells

Protonex Technology, a startup based in Southborough, Mass., said today that a small, tactical robot used by the military and police known as a Talon tripled its operating range in a test using a Protonex fuel-cell system along with the existing ...

From DAVID EHRLICH, Earth2Tech,  21 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Qinetiq Group

Australia’s Geothermal Industry to Heat Up

The Australian government said today that it’s awarded A$14 million ($9.8 million) to two geothermal power projects in an effort to spur development of the geothermal power industry in the country. MNGI, a unit of Petratherm, will receive A$7 million ...

From DAVID EHRLICH, Earth2Tech,  20 Apr 2009
Related Topics: Google Inc.

Glycos Raises $5M to Squeeze Biofuels Out of Leftovers

The corn ethanol industry may be struggling, but there’s still some money going into the biofuels biz. Glycos Biotechnologies said today that it’s raised $5 million in funding for technology that could help ethanol and biodiesel makers turn their waste ...

From DAVID EHRLICH, Earth2Tech,  17 Apr 2009
Related Topics: National Science Foundation,  Steve Jurvetson

First Solar, Sempra Beef Up Solar Power Plant Partnership

Sempra Generation, part of Sempra Energy, is expanding its solar photovoltaic power production in Nevada, teaming up, once again, with First Solar. The duo are adding on an additional 48 MW to their initial 10 MW, which they began working on last year, ...

From DAVID EHRLICH, Earth2Tech,  15 Apr 2009
Related Topics: SEMPRA ENERGY

Wind Turbines Keep Spinning in Rough Economy

Wind power generation was up 50 percent in the U.S. last year, according to an industry report released today, but wind companies have taken some lumps in the current economy, and there are some potential roadblocks that could slow down expansion in ...

From DAVID EHRLICH, Earth2Tech,  13 Apr 2009

Florida’s Cleantech City to Get Solar Plant from FPL

Florida has moved one step closer to building a brand-new city centered around the use of clean technology, with real estate developer Kitson & Partners saying today that it’s signed a deal with Florida Power & Light for the construction of a ...

From DAVID EHRLICH, Earth2Tech,  9 Apr 2009
Related Topics: FPL Group, Inc.

Q-Cells, LDK Team Up to Tackle Large-Scale Solar

The partnership makes a lot of sense in a tight economy. The venture will use solar wafers from LDK and solar cells from Q-Cells, and the companies said it won’t require any additional working capital or other funding. Because this team-up encompasses ...

From DAVID EHRLICH, Earth2Tech,  8 Apr 2009

GM, Segway Team Up On Tiny Electric Vehicle

We know General Motors is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, but building a new car that looks like a souped-up wheelchair may not be the best way to boost sales. The struggling automaker said today that it’s teamed up with Segway to work on a new ...

From DAVID EHRLICH, Earth2Tech,  7 Apr 2009
Related Topics: General Motors

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