Here is a look at the news with electric vehicle, EV and related technologies around the world.
Total Shift. In the department of what a difference a year makes, Total, TOT the French oil producer announced it is investing $45 million in Konarka Technologies Inc., Lowell, Massachusetts makers of organic photovoltaic solar module startup, according to Seeking Alpha. To be fair, oil companies invested in alternative energy but never as much as they do now, and certainly not advertising it as much as they do today.
Alternative Energy, Staying The Course. Despite down oil prices and faltering economy, some companies place themselves to be alternative key players tomorrow, according to USAToday.
Hydraulic Hybrid Trucks. What next? Surely, there is no lack in innovations as Eaton works on they hydraulic hybrid, HEV truck, according to TrailerLife. The results should be 45% to 50 gains.
Hybrid Training Repair Centers. Often we talk about the advent of HEVs but not enough about the repair centers, and new so this training facility in Plymouth, Massachusetts is much welcome, according to WickedNews.
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Hybrid Turnout. The Middle East shows much interest to oil sipping cars with the car exhibition destined to draw a huge gathering, according to Al Bawaba.
Solar & Wind Powered Military Communication. When the mighty military force lends a helping hand to alternative energy, both the military and alternative energy gain from it. According to MarketWatch, Critical Solutions Inc. designed renewable energy tower systems that were successfully utilized in military and emergency response exercises at the Center for National Response in West Virginia despite trying weather conditions.
That’s it for today’s part 1 of our news recap. Stay tuned for part 2.