North America green energy

U.S.-Built Nissan Altima Approved for New York City's Taxi Fleet

published 2011 年 07 月 25 日 14:56
Nissan Americas confirmed that, beginning immediately, the U.S.-built Nissan Altima has been approved for use in New York City's taxi cab fleet by the City's Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC). Currently, approximately 306 hybr...  more

EU Debt Crisis, Quantitative Easing and the U.S. Solar Market

published 2011 年 07 月 25 日 9:30
For the last several years, a combination of smart feed-in-tariffs and falling prices has positioned the EU, led by Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic, as the world leader in photovoltaic (PV) solar energy developments. In 2...  more

The Grid Parity Test: Comparing Apples to Oranges?

published 2011 年 07 月 22 日 9:14
Many solar market pundits believe solar energy will reach grid parity within the next few years. Solar has crossed the boundaries of a supply-constrained market, to a market driven by demand-side dynamics. Firms that have manage...  more

PV-Assisted EV Charging Stations

published 2011 年 07 月 21 日 17:24
With orders for EVs increasing thanks to a steady rise in gas prices, other businesses are flocking to cash in on the emerging EV charging station niche. In the United States alone, 14,000 government-funded EV charging stations be...  more

AAA Unveils Battery-Charging Trucks for Stranded EVs

published 2011 年 07 月 19 日 15:43
The American Automobile Association has unveiled an example of its new roadside-assistance truck, which is capable of recharging batteries for stranded drivers of electric vehicles. AAA first announced the plan in June, and the fi...  more