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Could Renewable Bamboo Be As Strong As Carbon Fiber For Lightweight Cars?

Green Car Reports

Bamboo could be the next carbon fiber, according to a new article on BBC Autos (only visible in U.S., Carbon fiber now appears poised to enter the mainstream of automotive materials, but a less high-tech material could be waiting in the wings as well. apparently).

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Trouble in Hydrogen Heaven

Plugs and Cars

The World , a PRI/BBC radio collaboration, has a report on the problems bringing Iceland's hydrogen dream to fruition. With abundant renewable electricity, if it can't happen there, it can't happen anywhere. Still only one filling station, now without any customers. The hydrogen busses have been retired to a museum.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

“The more fluctuating energy you have from renewables, the more it makes sense to have a smart grid,&# said Markus Ewert from the new technologies team of German utility E.ON “Cities are a perfect for promoting change and renewable energies,&# said Mr. Turmes, the politician. The infrastructure is already there.&#

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Galbraith joined The New York Times in June 2008 to write about renewable energy. From renewable energy policy to carbon markets to dubious eco-advertising, our energy and environment reporters track the high-stakes pursuit of a greener globe. Posts | Profile Kate Galbraith Reporter Ms. Follow the money.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

Green Car Congress

By Friday, however, Ramesh appeared to have found a renewed commitment to reducing national emissions, following China’s pledge to reduce its own GHG emissions per unit of GDP by 40-45 per cent of its 2005 levels by the year 2020. ” [ 18 ]. Reuters , 14/15 November 2009. [ Reuters UK, 15 November 2009. [

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Galbraith joined The New York Times in June 2008 to write about renewable energy. From renewable energy policy to carbon markets to dubious eco-advertising, our energy and environment reporters track the high-stakes pursuit of a greener globe. Posts | Profile Kate Galbraith Reporter Ms. Follow the money.

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