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Maxwell Tech to boost fuel efficiency with ultracapacitors
September 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
German automotive electronics supplier Continental AG signs deal with Maxwell to enable stop-start systems in vehicles to reduce fuel consumption.
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Energy efficiency at the atom level
September 4, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Nanotechnology researchers at IBM’s Zurich lab image the chemical structure of molecules to revealing insight in how charge transmits, potentially improving computer components and solar panels.
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Vattenfall, Danish university team on bio-oil demo plant
September 4, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Swedish energy giant and Aalborg University look to test startup’s Catliq conversion process for use in combined heat and power plants.
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UK board invests £9M in fuel cells, hydrogen technology
September 4, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
As part of the effort, UK-based ACAL Energy plans to develop a fuel cell using what it said is low-cost, platinum-free cathode technology.
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Up in arms against EU's ban on indandescents
The European Union enacted its ban today on incandescent light bulbs, allowing shops to sell their current supply but not buy or import more of them.
The switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs and LEDs is expected to reduce the electricity used for lighting and help the region reduce its greenhouse-gas emissions, but the move is prompting vocal opposition from artists, parents, health advocates and even environmentalists.
The United States should take note, as its phasing-out of incandescents begins in 2012 (see Vu1 raises $5M for lighting tech).
Turkey's Ünmaksan taps Langlee for $167M wave-power plant
August 24, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Norwegian wave energy developer plans to deploy a pilot in 2010, followed by a 24-MW commercial facility.
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