Ford, Daimler, and Nissan Commit to Fuel Cells
The partnership to jointly develop fuel cell vehicles by 2017 signals the renewed interest in hydrogen-powered cars and the need to collaborate in auto industry.
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Novel Energy Storage to Chill Milk in Rural India
After a few technology U-turns, startup Promethean Power moves ahead with thermal battery to overcome unstable grid at Indian dairies.
Why Cisco Loves the Smart Grid
The electricity grid is in the midst of a transition from older proprietary networks to one that resembles the Internet.
Startup Clamps Down on Energy Theft
Awesense attaches clamps to power lines to pinpoint sources of electricity theft, which costs utilities billions of dollars a year.
Putting Building Science into Practice
Fraunhofer's new Boston headquarters will be a deep energy retrofit able to measure the performance of the latest building technologies.
Offshore Wind “Backbone” Project Moves Ahead
The Atlantic Wind Connection project to lay undersea cables and transfer offshore wind to the eastern U.S. plans its first phase.
DOE Opens Innovation Hub for Critical Materials
Led by Ames National Lab, DOE researchers will look for alternatives to rare earth metals used in wind turbines, hybrid cars, lights, and other energy products.
Power Electronics to Improve Computer Efficiency
Arctic Sand Technologies lands series A funding to commercialize power conversion technology to cut power loss in electronics by 50 percent.
Ford: Our EVs Play Well with Smart Appliances
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Ford demonstrates a model smart home to highlight the benefits of connected appliances and charging cars at off-peak times.
Mosaic Crowdfunds Solar, Starting at $25 a Pop
Startup Mosaic goes live with a group financing service to provide money for small-scale solar projects.
