Green Tech
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Detroit Zoo to meet 100% renewable energy goal
ROYAL OAK, Mich., Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) took a major step forward on its “Green Journey” today, announcing that the Detroit Zoo will be powered by 100% Michigan-made renewable energy through DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower program. The move will offset 7,425 metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 8,740 acres of U.S. forests in one…
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LG Unveils High-Performance Solar Panel With Integrated Micro-Inverter
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics is debuting its high-performance, fully integrated AC solar panel with a micro-inverter, expanding the company’s portfolio of advanced solar panels showcased at the 2019 Solar Power International Conference, held in conjunction with North America’s Smart Energy Week. Recessed into the frame of the solar module, the integrated micro-inverter, designed by LG Electronics, allows for the NeON…
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Amazon Continues Investments in Renewable Energy – Announces Two New Renewable Energy Projects in U.S. and EU; Now Has 66 Projects Globally, Including 51 Solar Rooftops
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 1, 2019– Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced the company’s 65th and66th renewable energy projects. Amazon’s newest renewable energy project in the EU will be located in Cork, Ireland, and will be the second Amazon Wind Farm in the Republic of Ireland. Once complete, the new Amazon Wind Farm will provide 23.2 megawatts (MW) of renewable capacity, with expected generation of 68,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of clean energy annually.…
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AIWAYS embarks on great EV adventure: U5 prototypes depart from China for epic drive to Western Europe
Xi’an, 18 July – AIWAYS, the Shanghai-based personal mobility provider, has embarked on what is believed to be the longest point-to-point drive of a prototype electric vehicle ever attempted. A pair of prototype AIWAYS U5 battery-electric SUVs departed yesterday from Xi’an in China, and are now being driven 14,231 km (8,843 miles) to Frankfurt, Germany. The vehicles, which are nearing the end of…
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Lightyear Unveils the World’s First Long-range Solar Car
KATWIJK, Netherlands, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Lightyear, a pioneer in clean mobility, introduced the first long-range solar car today. The prototype was presented to investors, customers, partners and press at dawn in Katwijk, the Netherlands. “This moment represents a new era of driving,” said Lex Hoefsloot, CEO and co-founder of Lightyear. Lightyear One – At Home Lightyear was founded in 2016 by alumni of…
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HydraCell’s Water-Activated Power Cells Make a Splash In The U.S.
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA (PRWEB) MAY 31, 2019 Australian-born brand HydraCell is making waves during its U.S. release. This water-activated power cell is not only an eco-friendly alternative to conventional batteries, but it’s revolutionizing camping, boating, off-grid adventures, and emergency situations. HydraCell’s water-activated power cells have a longer shelf life, are non-toxic, and are cheaper to operate than conventional batteries. Once hydrated with water, HyraCells…
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Noodoe Brings ‘Game-Changer’ EV Charging Tech To Market – Cloud-based EV Charging Stations Transform Parking Lots Into Revenue Centers
Noodoe, a global leader in EV charging technology, has just introduced game changing cloud-based EV Charging tech that transforms construction, retail, hospitality and public parking lots into smart, revenue-generating EV charging locations. The smart, cloud-based NOODOE commercial EV Charging Stations are currently being installed at casinos, hotels and retail properties throughout the United States. “Driving an electric car is one…
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EVgo and Chevron Bring EV Fast Charging to Select California Gas Stations
LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — EVgo, the nation’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network, is working with Chevron to bring EV fast charging to select Chevron company-owned and operated gas stations in California. Today, more than a dozen EVgo fast chargers – ranging from 50 kW to 100 kW capacity – are already operational or under construction at five Chevron…
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Introducing the GoSun Chill A Solar Powered Cooler That Keeps Food and Drinks Cold Without Ice
San Francisco, CA – (May 7, 2019) – GoSun, the company that revolutionized solar cooking through its patented vacuum insulated solar ovens, today announced the GoSun Chill. A portable, high-efficiency cooler that utilizes energy from the Sun to keep drinks and food cold, or frozen, eliminating the need for ice. The GoSun Chill is now available on Indiegogo starting at $479 and will start shipping to backers in August 2019. With the GoSun Chill,…
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City of Sacramento and EVgo Celebrate California’s First-Ever Curbside High-Powered Charging Plaza for Electric Vehicles at Southside Park
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The City of Sacramento today joined with EVgo, the nation’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network, to celebrate the public opening of California’s first-ever curbside high-powered charging plaza for electric vehicles at Southside Park. EVgo’s curbside high-powered charging plaza at Southside Park in Sacramento, CA; Credit: EVgo The special ribbon cutting event featured remarks from David Hochschild,…
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