Henrik Fisker, picture Nick Zart
- Here is a look at what is happening with the electric drive around the world and related topics. (more…)
December 17, 2009
A Daily Jolt Of Electric Car Scoops
August 26, 2009
A Daily Jolt Of Electric Car News
the electric drive knows no sleep in this crucial aspect of the automobile industry. Soon, we will reap the benefits. (more…)
July 20, 2009
Battery makers getting ready for EVs, part I
Battery makers have come a long way. Who is out there making a difference? Photo courtesy of Voltronix.
December 15, 2008
Electric Vehicle, Daily News, Part 1
Here is a look at what has happened this weekend in the world of electric vehicle, EV and related technologies worldwide.
Boston Power EVS? Why not? With Boston Power’s new lithium-ion heavy metal batteries finding their way into HP notebooks with a 3 year warranty could place the company as a natural for developing EV batteries, according to the GreenCarWebsite.
Alternative Energy Ideas. One segment of the threefold development on how to power EVs has been the alternative energy one. With a multitude of innovations and inventions, this Canadian scientist’s contraption harnesses the power of the human gait to generate enough power for a cellphone or two-way radio and then some, according to the New York Times. We say solar panels on EVs and knee braces will make us very energized…
Geo-Thermal Develops Countries. Give a man a fish, feed him one day, teach him how to fish, well, you knwo the rest. News of Africa tapping its natural resources for energy is good, according to Afrol. The African Rift Geothermal Development Facility wants to harvest the steam locked in the rocks trapped under East Africa with the potential to generate at least 4,000 megawatts of electricity.
Wringing Out Waves Energy. According to the SF Gates, SRI’s bright yellow buoy are trying to harnesses the waves’ power to generate electricity. Cheap once placed, and plenty available.
Up Solar Credits. Truly a smart way to up alternative energy, help load balance the grid and push for spending as folks in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore are looking at the possibility to broaden the current tax credit for solar energy equipment with a tax credit for 50% of the cost of a system or $2,500, according to the Baltimore Sun. What is the rest of country waiting for in this sluggish economy?
That’s it for part 1. Stay tuned for part 2 and more. It’s incredible to see how clever the human mind is confronted with problems.
November 4, 2008
Electric Vehicle, Daily News Review, Part 2
What else is going on? Much more, as well as updated news. It’s hard to keep up with it all. Tomorrow, we’ll get back to our regular schedule once the U.S. election election should be over.
South Of France Goes Solar. What a perfect place for sunny South of France (sorry French link) to have the national utility giant install solar panels on business roofs and make sure they pay no electricity for 20 years. Now that’s smart. Anyone want to put solar panels on Electricnick.com?
Closer Look On Energy Storage. Over at Seeking Alpha, John Peterson is continuing his research and explanations of what is happening with this sector in complete expansion. Great read.
$40 Million For Tesla. Not $20 but $40 million for Tesla in the latest round of financing, according to Reuters.
Arbitrator Favors Fisker Over Tesla. Recap: Tesla alleged Fisker stole Tesla’s hybrid technology and developed their Fisker Karma. Even though Fisker did work on the design and interior for then Tesla’s WhiteStar sedan, now called the Model S, the arbitrator found no wrongdoing, according to AutoWeek.
Boston-Power Expands, Literally. The company that offers applications ranging from consumer electronics to HEV and EV Lithium-ion batteries, announced the expansion of its U.S. headquarters in Westborough, Mass.
Hope you are enjoying this day and if you live in the U.S.A., please don’t forget to vote!