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OnCars - 2011 Tesla Model S Part 1 of 3: Design

OnCars - 2011 Tesla Model S Part 1 of 3: Design

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In alternative energy, a new China Syndrome – OregonLive.com

In alternative energy, a new China Syndrome – OregonLive.com: "use of piezoelectric textile materials called AFCs, or Advanced Fiber Composites, to generate electricity in wind and water applications. I came up with two inventions I thought for sure universities, researchers and companies would jump on: (1) an artificial 'Wind Tree', which bio-mimicked a real tree in appearance, while generating electricity in lower wind velocity areas, like suburban backyards, using a passive power generating system involving piezoelectric leaves and piezoelectric actuators in artificial leaf nodes. Not one university or company in the U.S. I contacted showed any interest. Several overseas did, however. (2) a follow-on variant, called the 'Kelp Tree', which basically used piezoelectric textiles, cut into long strips, like artificial kelp or seaweed, and anchored to a simple seabed, lake or stream bed platform. The movement of the stream current or tides generated consistent electrical current. In fact I tested a small, single strand device in the near surf zone on the Oregon Coast and it generated electricity consistently from wave and tidal action. The 'Kelp Tree' concept could be applicable to our rivers, like the Columbia, and even small streams and irrigation canals, anywhere there is a small moving current of water. The added benefit is these artificial piezoelectric weed beds could perform many of the environmental functions of real weed beds, such as fish and small invertebrate habitat, while also generating electricity. Again no interest from any academic institution or companies in the U.S.; but some interest overseas as far away as New Zealand. So go figure, as the old saw goes."

In alternative energy, a new China Syndrome – OregonLive.com

In alternative energy, a new China Syndrome – OregonLive.com: "'We spend one-tenth of a percent of of the total cost of our energy on research,' he warns. 'There's no part of the economy where we spend so little, and this is our future.'

And it could be a somewhat limited future if we spend it going to Germany for solar technology, and to Denmark for wind technology, and to China for electric cars."

Future is sunny for PV Powered | Local & State News | The Bulletin

Future is sunny for PV Powered | Local & State News | The Bulletin: "Bend’s PV Powered is ramping up for growth that could double or triple the company’s size in the next two years and firmly cement Central Oregon as a center for renewable-energy technology, according to CEO Gregg Patterson."

ClipperCreek to Supply Power Control Stations for Tesla Motors

ClipperCreek to Supply Power Control Stations for Tesla Motors: "The TS-70 is the industry’s first product to market that incorporates the new SAE-J1772 standard for vehicle to EVSE communications, while remaining backward compatible with the previous standards. The TS-70 is also available at different charge rates to accommodate areas with limited electrical service."

Pharox 6W Dimmable LED Bulb Brightens Up Lightfair | SYS-CON AUSTRALIA

Pharox 6W Dimmable LED Bulb Brightens Up Lightfair | SYS-CON AUSTRALIA: "'The illumination market, currently dominated by incandescent light bulbs, fluorescent lamps and halogen lighting, will be revolutionized through the use of white LED,' said Steven Nia, chairman and CEO, Digital Light. 'White LED requires less than 10% of the energy, as compared to traditional lighting and lasts 10 times longer. The Pharox 6W is a tremendous step forward in the advancement of LED lighting.'

The Pharox 6W will be on display during Lightfair at booth #2208, and will be widely available for sale in July 2009 at www.amazon.com, and on the new Lemnis Lighting website www.mypharox.com. The Pharox 5W (40W replacement) is available today at www.amazon.com, or through Digital Light by contacting Jessica Chon at Jessica@eDigitalLight.com."