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" It doesn't require faith or sermons to convince us. Just show us one that works, and we'll all go buy it. "
Dave, how is it you speak for everyone here?? Do you subscribe to that alien concept that "We are all one?"
Navigant forecasts global light-duty fuel-cell-vehicle sales to surpass 2M annually by 2030
Annual light-duty fuel cell vehicle sales through 2030. Source: Navigant Research. Click to enlarge. In a newly published research report (“Fuel Cell Vehicles”), Navigant Research forecasts that worldwide sales of light-duty fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs) will reach the 1,000 mark in 2015 and th...
Wow... lot's of infighting amongst the green. Sorry to read this. But it is a triumph for Tesla AND the concept of near-zero cost energy.
A very nice and easy to understand way to the next step in energy:
http://arxiv.org/abs/1305.3913
Tesla expanding Supercharger network; boosting charging to 120 kW
Tesla’s vision of the Supercharger network in 2015. Click to enlarge. Tesla Motors announced an accelerated rollout of its Tesla Supercharger network, which delivers quick charging for Tesla Model S drivers over long distances (i.e., city-to-city travel), for free. The company also said tha...
Lucas writes the most cogent statement. One the sages, old schoolers, skeptics and wind/solarists are loathe to hear. But the group of 18 scientists and technicians that documented the E-CatHT2 have a fairly bullet proof paper that has deflected all rational critique (ie not Motl.)
http://www.evworld.com/focus.cfm?cid=147
Now either NASA, DARPA, Italian ENEA, U Missouri, SPAWAR, NRL, Stanford Research Inst, Svedberg Lab, University Upsalla, Royal Inst. Technology Sweden, University Bologna, MIT, Purdue, LANL, etc - are IN ON A CONSPIRACY with Rossi... or we have an entirely new form of energy. And Swedish energy consortium Elforsk AB is commercializing it.
Navigant forecasts global light-duty fuel-cell-vehicle sales to surpass 2M annually by 2030
Annual light-duty fuel cell vehicle sales through 2030. Source: Navigant Research. Click to enlarge. In a newly published research report (“Fuel Cell Vehicles”), Navigant Research forecasts that worldwide sales of light-duty fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs) will reach the 1,000 mark in 2015 and th...
Bad idea. Unrealistic management. Poor execution. Fitting end. Stop trying to avoid the REEL solution; it is already in full commercial development by Swedish Energy Consortium Elforsk AB:
http://arxiv.org/abs/1305.3913
http://www.mech.kth.se/~hanno/
http://www.e-catworld.com/2013/05/hanno-essen-on-3rd-party-tests/
EV battery swap company Better Place files for liquidation
Better Place, a high-profile developer and proponent of a battery switch model for electric vehicles (earlier post), filed a motion with the Lod District Court in Israel to ask for the dissolution of the company and the appointment of a temporary liquidator. In its motion the company stated t...
Lad, you may find this article VERY interesting regarding energy density in storage systems. The Better Battery may turn out to be more Back to the Future than anyone ever thought:
http://www.evworld.com/focus.cfm?cid=147
Study shows role of operating temperature on performance of Li-air batteries
Cycling behavior of TEGDME-based electrolyte lithium−oxygen cells; capacity limited to 1000 mAh g−1carbon. Credit: ACS, Park et al. Click to enlarge. A team including researchers from Hanyang University (South Korea) and University of Rome Sapienza (Italy) have shown that operating temperat...
The pricing is very reasonable. Unhappily this may turn out to be the ugliest car ever sold by Chevrolet. Hideous.
Chevrolet Spark EV to lease for as low as $199 per month; MSRP $27,945 pre-incentives
Spark EV. Click to enlarge. Chevrolet announced a low-mileage lease on the new 2014 Spark EV 1LT (earlier post) for as low as $199 per month for 36 months, with $999 due at lease signing including security deposit (tax, title, license dealer fees extra), making the vehicle one of the most a...
As usual ai_vin is gnashing teeth and snarling in a vain attempt to make the inevitable go away. The nickel in these LENRs serves as the geometric lattice for atomic H-driven quantum reactions. The last test used only 0.3 gram nickel and catalyst yielding conservatively a power density of about 5.3 · 10^5, and a density of thermal energy of about 6.1·10^7 Wh/kg.
Unfortunately for the denialists, commercial E-Cat research is being conducted by the huge Swedish energy institution Elforsk AB. They have released a statement:
"The results are very remarkable. What lies behind the extraordinary heat production can not be explained today."
http://bit.ly/12zTjEi
And will be financing ongoing efforts to fully commercialize E-Cat HT designs into Distributed Energy Eesources. Say goodbye (eventually :)) to fossil, fission, wind, even solar. So nice knowin' ya.
Independent testing of Rossi E-CAT HT devices computes energy densities far above those of any known chemical source
Independent testing of two versions of Andrea Rossi’s E-CAT HT device resulted in computed volumetric and gravimetric energy densities far above those of any known chemical source. “Even by the most conservative assumptions as to the errors in the measurements, the result is still one order of ...
While location in sun belt will determine actually usefulness, a FitEV "well qualified" buyer could theoretically purchase both vehicle and solar packages. The FitEV package 3-year $389/month lease with total due at lease signing $389 plus tax and title[2] - AND a 3kW solar package at $100/month (typical.)
This is a reasonable idea for entry level EV buyers who want to recharge off grid (at least at home.) Although in low insolation locations a storage system will be needed to make this truly useful (driving costs up significantly.) But it is helpful for the large sunbelt population in the USA.
SolarCity and Honda establish investment find to finance $65M in solar projects for Honda and Acura customers
SolarCity and American Honda Motor Co., Inc., are partnering to make solar power more affordable and available to Honda and Acura customers in the US, providing a cleaner source of electricity at a lower cost than utility-supplied power. The partnership establishes an investment fund to finan...
Appears to be a VOLT chaser. With both power plants active the regen function only engages when brake is applied? - how is this effective downhill? Without this braking toque it is a different feel from EVs I've driven.
Don't see specs on the battery, though is appears to be somewhat less than the 16kW Volt. Good luck Audi. You have a lot of catching up to do.
Audi to show the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva
A3 e-tron. Click to enlarge. Audi will showcase the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The Audi A3 e-tron delivers 150 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 nm (258 lb-ft) of system torque; projected fuel consumption is 1.5 liters per 100 km (157 mpg US), according to the...
VERY impressive progress. Thanks Henrik for the sales numbers. Looks like between Tesla and Chevy VOLT, the US entries in EV PHEVs is doing very well. What I do expect is to see the Model S sales drive consumer awareness up. This will bring more people to the lower end entries Leaf and plugin Prius.
And despite jackass John Broder convincing the world the New York Times is just another agenda21 rag tap dancing to the petro-dollar - the word of mouth on Tesla is spectacular. All in all an impressive display of ingenuity from EV makers - with Tesla now clearly heading the pack. Congratulations.
Tesla reports Q4 2012 revenues of $306M, delivery of approx. 2,400 Model S EVs; projecting slight profit in Q1 2013
For the fourth quarter of 2012, Tesla Motors reported total revenues of $306 million, a 500% increase over Q3. The company delivered approximately 2,400 Model S vehicles. Non-GAAP net loss for the quarter was just under $75 million; GAAP net loss was $90 million. With ongoing implementation of ...
UW - a program to prolong petroleum pollution, global warming, economic inequity, inhibition of alternatives, reverse sustainability.
Shameful.
ExxonMobil contributes $2.5M to University of Wyoming to support unconventional hydrocarbon research
ExxonMobil is contributing $2.5 million to the University of Wyoming to provide laboratory equipment for the university’s Improved Recovery Program, which is part of the newly created Center for Advanced Oil and Gas Technologies. The center is part of the School of Energy Resources and focuses ...
What will happen when the human population finally learns there is energy ALL AROUND US. And accessing it is actually rather simple??
1) Abundance will abound
2) Third world countries will develop higher standards of living.
3) As living standards rise, birthrates decrease.
4) Carbon consumption will plummet. AGW will end. Climate will not change more than normal. Air pollution will plummet.
5) Massive desalination will help deserts bloom, creating an abundance of produce, grains.
6) Money saved by ending failed energy projects (all in works today) can be redirected to wellness & health education.
Only those behind Agenda 21 oppose disclosure of abundant, clean, green energy. REAL enviros, philanthropists, humanists and spiritualists support New Fire.
Energy 2030 outlines steps to double US energy productivity by 2030; spend $166B a year to net savings of $327B
The Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy released a set of recommendations—Energy 2030—designed to double US energy productivity by 2030. The Commission was created in 2012 to identify solutions for increasing US energy productivity and aid in jumpstarting the economy. To a...
Battery swapping?? Seriously?? This was WAY too ambitious to begin. Another Agenda 21 fail.
Better Place winding down ops in North America and Australia, to focus on Denmark and Israel
Better Place, the startup provider of electric car networks using a battery switch model, has decided to focus its efforts on Denmark and Israel, where the complete infrastructure is in place and commercial operations are underway. As a corollary, it will wind-down of its non-core activities in...
Oh dear, Agenda 21 censors removed my post cause I mentioned Low Energy Nuke reactions. These guys are terrified of a REAL solution that makes them look like dweebs. OK, well, this is why no one believes these Energy 2030 cowdung claims and this country has fallen behind the innovation curve.
But maybe hot fusion will save us. ITER is only 300% over budget and not due to try to make energy til 2035 or 2050 after they bamboozle another $$23billion from the taxpayers.
Energy 2030 outlines steps to double US energy productivity by 2030; spend $166B a year to net savings of $327B
The Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy released a set of recommendations—Energy 2030—designed to double US energy productivity by 2030. The Commission was created in 2012 to identify solutions for increasing US energy productivity and aid in jumpstarting the economy. To a...
Big Oil's days are numbered (not a small number) and with growing acceptance of EVs these RFS disputes will matter less.
Today, Gov. Jerry Brown and Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Model X with Falcon Wing doors. Looks like another home run for Tesla:
http://www.ecoinventions.ca/tesla-model-x-reveal/
DC Circuit court vacates 2012 cellulosic RFS standard, affirms 2012 advanced biofuel standard
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled this week in a case (#12-1139) brought by the American Petroleum Institute (API) against the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (earlier post), and vacated the 2012 cellulosic biofuel RFS standard while affirming the 20...
All very nice projects which will eventually help supplement the transition to the new fire nuclear reactions discussed in Swedish Television recently:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHXc7NNMiWo&feature=youtu.be
EC awards €1.2B from NER300 “Robin Hood” mechanism for 23 renewable energy projects; 5 advanced biofuel projects targeted for €516.8M
The European Commission awarded more than €1.2 billion (US$1.6 billion) funding to 23 highly renewable energy demonstration projects—including five advanced biofuels projects with maximum combined funding of €516.8 million (US$687 million), or 43% of the total—under the first call for proposals...
Thanks Anne. A 100 x 80' roof is pretty big. Not sure how you "time shift" without storage. And in northern Cali with more cloud cover - does the charge time increase if there is not storage?
Anyway, a cool idea and if I had a Model S I would plan a trip that follows the network (uber-geeky.) There are better solutions for EV charging on the way.
Tesla launches first six Supercharger locations; 100 kW charging, with 120 kW in future
Tesla Motors unveiled the first locations in its Supercharger network, which will allow the Model S to travel long distances with ultra fast charging throughout California, parts of Nevada and Arizona. The Supercharger is substantially more powerful than any charging technology to date, providi...
This will go far to help popularize the idea of long distance EV travel. A half hour charge cycle is perfect for roadside lunch, coffee breaks. In fact due to the geek-element, many Model S owners will look forward to the charge activity, confirming their brilliance in going EV.
The weakest link is the solar part. At 12% efficiency for an average 33% insolation/day, the panels will not be able to service many charges. Clearly, supplemental grid power will be needed. But it sounds good to the public and will be quickly replaced by newer far less costly solutions:
http://www.fcnp.com/commentary/national/12587-the-peak-oil-crisis-progress-on-the-cold-fusion-front.html
Tesla launches first six Supercharger locations; 100 kW charging, with 120 kW in future
Tesla Motors unveiled the first locations in its Supercharger network, which will allow the Model S to travel long distances with ultra fast charging throughout California, parts of Nevada and Arizona. The Supercharger is substantially more powerful than any charging technology to date, providi...
A rather fair update:
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-09/14/cold-fusion
Study projects thermoelectric power in Europe and US vulnerable to climate change due to lower summer river flows and higher river water temperatures
Projected changes in summer mean usable capacity of power plants in the US and Europe for the SRES A2 emissions scenario for the 2040s (2031–2060) relative to the control period (1971–2000). Source: van Vliet et al. Click to enlarge. A study published in Nature Climate Change suggests that ...
When do we get a Lexus EV?? Or PHEV??
Lexus introducing new mid-size hybrid coupe concept at Paris Motor Show; new 2.5L full-hybrid powertrain to enter model range soon
Rendering of the Lexus LF-CC Click to enlarge. Lexus will introduce the LF-CC, a new, mid-sized coupe concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Earlier this year, Lexus unveiled the LF-LC 2+2 sports coupe concept at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show. (Earlier post.) The more compact, rear-wheel dri...
How about a couple bots smart enough to enter Fukushima and cool down / safely contain the fuel rods?? Of course they have to be able to handle electronics-destroying radiation - something no one seems to have thought of.
Nearly $50M in research funding awarded by NSF-Led National Robotics Initiative to develop next-generation robotics
The National Science Foundation (NSF), in partnership with NASA, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), awarded just under $50 million to grantees around the country for the development and use of robots that cooperatively work with people and enhan...
Irony?? A 30-mile long and 12-mile wide (48.2 / 19.31 kilometers) mass of Arctic sea ice (despite melt) has put a halt to the Shell $4.5B drilling venture.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ice-Alone-Stops-Shell-From-Drilling-in-the-Arctic-291510.shtml
It is a kind of poetic justice isn't it?
http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/17/us-royaldutchshell-idINBRE88G11Q20120917
Shell to postpone drilling into hydrocarbon zones offshore Alaska until 2013; top hole preparation continues
With its drilling window closing and a number of factors—the most recent being a damaged containment dome on its Arctic Challenger barge—creating delays, Royal Dutch Shell has decided to postpone drilling into hydrocarbon zones offshore Alaska this year. Instead, the company says, it will begin...
Interesting to see the result of the psych studies on consumer decision process. In the meantime it is even more interesting to see how long it will take institutions like Stanford to get on board the one technology train that is already changing everything:
http://bit.ly/SuIjRP
From The Energy Collective, "The world's best thinkers on energy & climate."
Stanford faculty awarded $2.2M for 9 energy research projects; high-performance batteries, promoting sustainable vehicles, wireless power transfer for moving vehicles
Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy (PIE), TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy and Precourt Energy Efficiency Center (PEEC) have awarded 9 faculty seed grants totaling $2.2 million for promising new research in clean technology and energy efficiency. Seed funding supports ear...
Oddly, days after Dr. Fleischmann died, an Italian scientist with the National Institute of Nuclear Physics, Frascati National Laboratories demonstrated a working version of "cold fusion" to a convention of 5,000 scientists and engineers at National Instruments in Austin Texas.
The US News and World Report has written the story: http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/at-the-edge/2012/08/08/new-burst-of-energy-could-bring-cold-fusion-to-front-burner
The cold fusion "patent"
Martin Fleischmann, co-inventor of the notorious cold fusion patent application, has died, and his obituary is in the Daily Telegraph. The claim to have achieved cold fusion in a glass jar, rather than by spending a stupendous amount of money, was extraordinary enough, but what also ruffled a lo...
RIP PIP.
Ford prices C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid at $29,995 after federal tax credit; expects conquest rate of about 50%
Ford is pricing the new C-MAX Energi—expected to offer 15 class-exclusive features, a 550-mile (885 km) total range and more than 20 miles (32 km) of electric-only range (earlier post)—at $33,745. Its eligibility for a $3,750 federal tax credit drops that to $29,995. Ford is targeting the Pri...
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