Obama Budget Looks To Boost Clean Energy
In his 2012 budget, President Obama seeks to continue his clean energy and innovation push, paying for it partly by ending fossil-fuel industry tax breaks.
Electric Vehicles
Proterra Builds The Better Electric Bus
Proterra, an electric vehicle start up focused upon building fast charging electric buses for mass transit, is looking to build up its company. We learn about them.
2010 Cleantech Investments Neared $4 Billion
Venture capital investment in cleantech gew by 8 percent in 2010 to $3.98 billion, with the solar sector growing by 77 percent alone.
EV Charging Stations For The Garageless
350Green is angling to become a leader in electric vehicle charging stations by focusing on everything but home units.
Electric Vehicles Targeted By San Diego
The city, local universities and utilities and GE join together on programs to boost electric vehicle infrastructure in San Diego.
Electric Car Tax Credit May Become Rebate
Legislation introduced by a Michigan senator would transform the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles into a tax rebate available at the point of sale.
1 Million Electric Vehicles Plan Rolls On
The Obama administration, citing reported numbers of sales of green cars, believes that the President’s stated goal of 1 million EVs around 2015 is still possible.
Obama’s Electric Car Goal Called Out
Some industry experts see just two problems with Obama’s goal of 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2015: supply and demand.
GM Secures Advanced EV Battery Tech
General Motors will be using Envia Systems’ advanced cathode battery technology–which promises to deliver more power at less cost–in its new electric vehicles.
Fortwo Electric Is Here, In A Small Way
Smart USA has begun a carefully scripted rollout of its Fortwo electric vehicle, planning to lease initially to 250 people so it can slowly build buzz.