Weekly Clean Energy News Roundup

Here’s a look at some of the top stories informing the international energy outlook this week: Swiss Agency Pumps Millions into South Africa Energy Efficiency “There is a lot that we can learn from the Swiss when it comes to energy-efficiency standards,” said South African Energy Minister Dipuo Peters. Swiss energy and power systems giant [...]

Tesla IPO: What It Means for the Green Car Biz

Tesla Motors, the electric car startup scheduled to debut in public trading on Tuesday, could deliver the biggest IPO for a U.S. car company since Ford Motor’s initial public offering more than half a century ago. But while the day of the IPO itself will be a fleeting event, Tesla’s performance on the stock market [...]

Depreciation: Looming Roadblock for Electric Cars

As we come within months of cars like the Nissan LEAF, Coda Sedan and others becoming available for sale and lease, will uncertainty about these models’ long-term value give cold feet to prospective buyers?

Depreciation: Looming Roadblock for Electric Cars

As we come within months of cars like the Nissan LEAF, Coda Sedan and others becoming available for sale and lease, will uncertainty about these models’ long-term value give cold feet to prospective buyers?

Lotus Set to Crank Out Range Extender Engines for Plug-in Cars

For British sports maker Lotus, a range-extending engine for plug-in vehicles just got a green light. The automotive consultant arm of Lotus Cars (a Tesla Motors supplier), has joined hands with Fagor Ederlan to develop and eventually sell the engine globally.

Toyota Deal Not a Silver Bullet for Tesla’s Mass Market Goals

Tesla’s latest filing with financial regulators fills in some of the gaps about its deal with Toyota and plans for the NUMMI facility. Tesla expects to pay about $42 million for the plant. The partnership with Toyota is a very limited one.

Daimler, BYD Team Up to Develop Electric Cars in China

BYD, the China-based battery giant turned electric car developer, has just struck a deal with Germany’s Daimler to form a 50-50 joint venture focused on researching and developing an electric vehicle for the Chinese market, and launching it “as soon as possible.”

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