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Tag: renewable energySandia scientists successfully test a machine that creates fuel from carbon dioxide. Ultracapacitor Startup Gets a Big Boost An energy storage startup gets new government funding. Michael Idelchik, VP of Advanced Technologies, discusses energy research. Q&A: Mark Little, Head of GE Global Research GE is pushing the smart grid and thin-film solar, but don't expect new kinds of nuclear reactors. A Costly and Unnecessary New Electricity Grid A national interstate system for distributing power may prove an expensive boondoggle. The federal government is about to spend billions of dollars on renewable energy. In Part II of our series on the federal stimulus bill, we look at the impact the spending will have on the future of solar power. The company will bring vehicles to market in 2012. Skyline Solar, a new startup, is combining conventional technologies to lower solar-power costs. Energy and Climate Bill Advances Fear of EPA regulation could help it pass, says Congressman Markey. Solar Firms Pray for a Stimulus Bump After months of gloom, the U.S. stimulus package could kick-start some projects. A Zero-Emissions City in the Desert Oil-rich Abu Dhabi is building a green metropolis. Should the rest of the world care? A Blended Battery Pack for Cars Combining different battery technologies could improve vehicle performance and reduce costs. Falling oil prices mean tough times for renewable energy, but experts expect the industry to bounce back. Microbes for Off-the-Grid Electricity A new company is bringing microbial fuel cells to Africa. A biotech startup wants to coax fuels from engineered microbes. |
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