How Web Sharing Sites Can Save The Planet

Using the web to help people share “stuff,” like cars, has become a hot commodity. But there’s an overlooked aspect at the heart of this cultural shift: how to use the Internet to manage constrained resources sustainably in the face of massive population growth centered around cities.

Report: The Winners & Losers of the Solar Shakeout

Picking winners and losers is always a dicey exercise, but Lux Research took that plunge and issued a report this week, which points to likely revenue winners and IPO candidates over the coming year. The names that popped out include Amonix, Enphase Energy and Abound Solar.

Get Ready to Hear A Lot More About Coda’s Electric Sedan

Startup Coda plans to start delivering its first all-electric sedan, which has a more reliable, longer range than the Nissan LEAF, to customers in December. The company is also in the process of raising another $125 million and has passed a crucial phase of its DOE loan.

Green Overdrive Video: Al Unser Jr. Gets ZAPped

While electric vehicle maker ZAP has had its fair share of less-than-stellar press, we took a road trip up to Santa Rosa to check out what the company is actually producing. We found a manual SUV electric taxi, a low-speed Zappy scooter and Al Unzer Jr.!

Renewable Energy Use in Europe Continues to Grow Rapidly

The use of renewable sources of energy in Europe continues to grow at a brisk pace and energy efficiency also is improving, significantly reducing reliance on coal and natural gas, according to a new report. In 2009, renewable energy accounted for 18.4…

Celadon: Putting Range Anxiety At Ease With Mobile

How you drive, where you drive and the weather conditions through which you drive an electric vehicle can change the vehicle’s range dramatically (how far the vehicle can go on a single battery charge). Mobile app maker Celadon wants to help.

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