Recent movies like ”Transformers,” “Inception” and even “District 9″ have elevated public expectations of technological breakthroughs. Science portrayed on film promises powerful new energy sources, morphing smart robots and mind-bending concepts. Tune in “Men In Black III” and watch Will Smith travel back in time to rescue his friend Young Agent K (Josh Brolin). Alas, the real world is somewhat less [...]
The Deep South isn’t known for being socially or technically progressive. Up until now Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana have yet to have a hydrogen car or bus driving around their states. Now, Alabama has decided to cast off the past a bit and step into the future by bringing home a hydrogen fuel cell [...]
Recently in the downtown Fresno Radisson Hotel, five of us who make our living in clean energy discussed the state of the industry, the economy and the latest happenings in California’s sun-drenched San Joaquin Valley. “We’re on the brink,” one of our group said. “About to sail down the other side.” Like a roller coaster? Maybe. While [...]
With gas prices on the rise, and the summer travel season just around the corner, a lot of drivers are thinking about fuel efficiency and how to cut their gas spending. Even if it’s for the sake of saving a few dollars, there’s a way to save money on gas, improve your fuel efficiency, and [...]
We ran across electric-bike enthusiast Matt Falcon via Pete Moe, who is one of the organizers for Fresno Earth Day 2012, which is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 14 at 2672 E. Alluvial Ave. in Fresno. I’d just completed a post on e-bikes. The concept of independent power (other than a 2-cycle [...]
Coda is shipping its small electric cars to customers. Mercedes, meanwhile, has confirmed that it will begin building an electric version of its SLS super car . And recharging stations are popping up. Oregon’s got a 160-mile section of Interstate 5 covered with eight recharging stations, enabling electric-car drivers to conquer range anxiety. Even in [...]
Some of the best known names in the oil and renewable energy sector have chosen to become sponsors of the UK’s premier showcase for the latest and future energy solutions – the Oil & Renewable Energy Show 2012, at Manchester Central in October. Dozens more are using the event to exhibit and demonstrate their cutting-edge [...]
