Japanese Firms Say Electrified Clothes Kill Bacteria
Here’s a shocking idea: a fabric that can produce small amounts of electricity powered by movement, allowing your clothing to zap microbes and bacteria as you go about your day.
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Bribery
The SEC claims in federal court that Asante Berko, whom it described only as “a former executive of a foreign-based subsidiary of a U.S. bank holding company,” bribed Ghanian officials with $2.5 million to get an electric power plant contract
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Renault Shifts to All-Electric Cars for China
French automaker Renault said Tuesday that it would start building only electric vehicles for China’s huge passenger car market, dropping conventional internal combustion engines as well as its joint venture with local manufacturer Dongfeng.
Read moreCalifornia Approves Goal to Double Green Energy
Calling for a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, California regulators on Thursday approved rules meant to shutter gas-fired power plants and force electrical companies to further embrace climate-friendly sources like solar and wind.
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More Accurate Climate Change Model Reveals Bleak Outlook for Electricity, Water Use
A hot shower is the perfect place to consider the impact of climate change on the water-electricity nexus, since you need water and electricity to heat it. Research published in the journal Climate Change on Thursday models the relationship between power and water utilities in the U.S. Midwest, as global climate changes.
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Swiss Households Could Be Energy Self-Sufficient by 2050 With Solar Push
By 2050, many homes and apartments in Switzerland may be able to generate enough solar energy to meet their own consumption needs – including the charging of electric vehicles, according to a study released Wednesday.
Read moreConsumer Fraud
The Illinois attorney general claims Liberty Power Holdings defrauded consumers of $77 million on electric bills, using “despicable” tactics, including “steal(ing) consumers’ personal information, forg(ing) their signatures, and switch(ing) their service without their consent,” in Cook County Chancery Court.
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Planners Envision an Electric Highway Future
The U.S. interstate highway system covers 800,000 acres which are “doing nothing but holding up concrete,” an electric-vehicle advocate said at a “Transportation Revolution” symposium Tuesday, envisioning highways lined with solar panels delivering power directly to autonomous semitrucks.
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Carbon Tax Scheme Would Pay Dividends to Public
Crowding around the ever-growing carbon tax drum circle, major oil companies are rubbing elbows with college students and economists.
Read moreBloomberg Revs Up Electric-Vehicle Plan for 2020 Campaign
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg wants all passenger vehicles to be electric by 2035, releasing a transportation plan Friday that builds on his previously stated goal of cutting carbon pollution economy-wide by 50%.
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Virginia Lawmakers Move to Dismantle Energy Monopoly
Virginians have few options when it comes to how they power their homes. But with Democrats now in full control of the state government, a more open market could be on the horizon.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sued Vitol Inc. and Federico Corteggiano, of Katy, Texas, for $3.7 million, claiming they manipulated wholesale electric prices in 2013.
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Power Emissions Down in California; Regulation Accounts for Some
California officials are quick to tout the Golden State’s action on climate change and evidence points to dramatic reductions in emissions in the past decade, but a report issued Monday casts doubt on whether the state’s policies are primarily responsible.
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Slew of New Laws Take Effect Nationwide on New Year’s Day
The new year will bring new fees for some owners of electric vehicles, as an increasing number of states seek to plug in to fresh revenue sources to offset forgone gas taxes. In Hawaii, the charge will be $50. In Kansas, $100. In Alabama and Ohio, $200.
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Ohio Rust Belt Seeks New Economic Life From Electric Vehicles
The day Youngstown’s steel mills began shutting down 40 years ago remains fresh in the minds of those who live in the blue-collar corner of Ohio. Community leaders don’t want the recent closing of General Motors’ massive assembly plant to leave that same lingering gloom.
Read moreBusiness v. California
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association sued the California Energy Commission in federal court, claiming its energy conservation standards for five types of light bulbs are pre-empted by federal laws.
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First Commercial Electric Plane Takes Flight in Canada
The world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft took its inaugural test flight on Tuesday, taking off from the Canadian city of Vancouver and offering hope that airlines may one day end their polluting emissions.
Read moreEU Approves State Aid to Develop Car Batteries Industry
The European Union has approved $3.5 billion in subsidies from seven member countries that want to develop the electric battery industry and challenge China’s supremacy.
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Scientists Develop Gel That Turns Humidity Into Energy
Researchers in Singapore have created a moisture-absorbent gel that generates its own energy while dehumidifying a room and could provide an efficient and sustainable alternative to conventional air conditioners, according to a study released Wednesday.
Read moreFord Motors Unveils Electric Mustang SUV
Ford is unveiling its first all-electric SUV, marking the start of an avalanche of battery-powered vehicles coming from mainstream and luxury automakers during the next two years that industry analysts say will boost electric vehicle sales.
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