The ABCs of the New Networked Car - GoodCleanTech: "Cars are moving from gas to electric power, and the electric industry is moving to smart grids, which provide manageability and control, as well as two-way feedback. How will smart energy meters and intelligent power distribution affect plug-in electric cars? That was the subject of a panel here at the Green:Net conference in San Francisco, featuring a number of companies working on the massive infrastructure programs that may transform the auto industry as we know it.
'The car is essentially a server on wheels,' points out panel moderator Felix Kramer."
Monday, March 30, 2009
Renault-Nissan Partnership Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Program - Beyond Fossil Fuel
Renault-Nissan Partnership Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Program - Beyond Fossil Fuel: "Renault-Nissan has partnered with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
Nissan will be introducing ZEVs in the US in 2010. Nissan has started a coast to coast tour of their EV prototype that is powered by Nissan’s lithium-ion battery pack and zero emission electric motor.
As part of the partnership Nissan will help SDG&E with EV acquisition and the charging infrastructure for Evs. This team will work with area agencies and companies toward the implementation and maintenance of a battery charging network.
Renault-Nissan has begun ZEV programs in Israel, Denmark, Portugal, Japan, France and the UK. In the US they have partnered with the State of Tennessee, the State of Oregon, Sonoma County, CA and Tucson, Ariz."
Nissan will be introducing ZEVs in the US in 2010. Nissan has started a coast to coast tour of their EV prototype that is powered by Nissan’s lithium-ion battery pack and zero emission electric motor.
As part of the partnership Nissan will help SDG&E with EV acquisition and the charging infrastructure for Evs. This team will work with area agencies and companies toward the implementation and maintenance of a battery charging network.
Renault-Nissan has begun ZEV programs in Israel, Denmark, Portugal, Japan, France and the UK. In the US they have partnered with the State of Tennessee, the State of Oregon, Sonoma County, CA and Tucson, Ariz."
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Earth Hour actual data from wholesale electricity market - Grid Insight
Earth Hour actual data from wholesale electricity market - Grid Insight: "As a publicity and awareness event, Earth Hour was in many ways a success. Props to the organizers for that. But on the question of whether Americans will actually reduce energy demand when asked, Earth Hour demonstrated that it takes more than good intentions to measurably alter our behavior."
Newberg man dreams, then creates hydrogen power - OregonLive.com
Newberg man dreams, then creates hydrogen power - OregonLive.com: "Over time, Fouhy and friends learned to ratchet back the hydrogen and get two hours of mowing time. They even used the energy to cook eggs on top of the exhaust pipe.
Now, Fouhy's garage at his Newberg home is a repository of hydrogen-powered devices, dismantled and intact, waiting to convince the next visitor of hydrogen's potential. There's the fuel cell the size of a playing card. The lawn mower. The hydrogen tanks and, of course, his dual-fuel car."
Now, Fouhy's garage at his Newberg home is a repository of hydrogen-powered devices, dismantled and intact, waiting to convince the next visitor of hydrogen's potential. There's the fuel cell the size of a playing card. The lawn mower. The hydrogen tanks and, of course, his dual-fuel car."
Just another – green – roadside attraction
Just another – green – roadside attraction: "Oregon Department of Transportation talks about the array of solar panels that will help light the intersection of I-205 and I-5." Oregon's Solar Highway
COUNTERPOINT: Green Jobs are the future of Oregon's economy - OregonLive.com
COUNTERPOINT: Green Jobs are the future of Oregon's economy - OregonLive.com: "As is often said, 'a crisis is a terrible thing to waste.'
Oregon is better positioned than any other state to extend its well deserved lead in developing sustainable solutions and 'green jobs' directly into a workable national solution to today's economic crisis. This approach will dramatically impact our economy, a generation of family wage jobs, our national security and our environment.
From our original bottle bill, public beach access, land use policies and forward-thinking alternative transportation solutions, Oregon is regarded as a national leader in developing creative solutions for difficult challenges.
Green jobs span our entire ecosystem, ranging from energy generation and water conservation to manufacturing, design and construction, to our farms and food supply. They include jobs for highly skilled, hourly employees to highly educated, four-year college graduates -- all providing living wages with secure benefits."
Oregon is better positioned than any other state to extend its well deserved lead in developing sustainable solutions and 'green jobs' directly into a workable national solution to today's economic crisis. This approach will dramatically impact our economy, a generation of family wage jobs, our national security and our environment.
From our original bottle bill, public beach access, land use policies and forward-thinking alternative transportation solutions, Oregon is regarded as a national leader in developing creative solutions for difficult challenges.
Green jobs span our entire ecosystem, ranging from energy generation and water conservation to manufacturing, design and construction, to our farms and food supply. They include jobs for highly skilled, hourly employees to highly educated, four-year college graduates -- all providing living wages with secure benefits."
Sunday, March 22, 2009
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