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Quantum buying stake in German solar co.

May 14, 2007 - by Dana Childs - Company buys into an unnamed German solar developer primarily for its roof modules for vehicles. Full Story »

NASCAR lukewarm on ethanol

NASCAR, the latest racing outfit to be approached to adopt alternative fuel (missed the IndyCar news and hydrogen racers? see Gentlemen, start your (hydrogen) engines!), isn't very keen on ethanol.

General Motors has apparently recommended that the U.S. stock car race sanctioning body NASCAR switch from gasoline to ethanol as the fuel for its race series.

General Motors Chevrolet brand is a key competitor in the NASCAR’s Nextel Cup, Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series.

While other racing categories around the world have adopted alternative fuels or at least agreed to investigate them, only in 2007 did NASCAR finally sanction unleaded fuel for its races.

Is Plug Power General Hydrogen deal a mixed bag for Ballard?

May 7, 2007 - by Dana Childs - With a fellow Canadian fuel cell co. snapped up by Plug Power, is Ballard a winner or loser? Full Story »

A123Systems acquires Hymotion?

April 25, 2007 - by Dana Childs - Is A123 bolstering its automotive credibility by snapping up a Canadian pluggable hybrid conversion company? Full Story »

Pump action

March 26, 2007 - by Dana Childs - Invest in companies that make fuel pump conversion kits, whispered tea leaves at the White House today. Full Story »

Brown calls for end to ethanol euphoria

March 21, 2007 - by Dana Childs - Environmentalist Lester Brown wants to raise auto fuel efficiency standards to prevent world starvation.
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Bush on Biofuel in Brazil

March 9, 2007 - by Dana Childs - The U.S. today signed an ethanol technology sharing agreement with Brazil. Here's the full text of Bush's remarks in Sao Paulo. Full Story »

Hydrogen cars non-starters

January 24, 2007 - by Dallas Kachan - Presenters at a cleantech conference predicted fuel-cell hybrids will ultimately lose to electric pluggables. Full Story »

GM pluggable hybrid reality check wanted

December 1, 2006 - by Dana Childs - GM's newly-announced pluggable SUV is just handwaving, say skeptics, who demand at least some indication of dates. Full Story »
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