NZ battery tech could boost Nissan Leaf range by 200km
New Zealand-based Blue Cars looks to raise funds to commercialise improved replacement Nissan Leaf battery pack that could deliver over 200km range.
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Renewables driving “fundamental change” as Victoria leaves coal behind
Renewables creating "unprecedented change" in Victorian energy system, as solar and wind prepare to replace the state's ageing coal fleet according to AEMO.
Victoria wind farm rejected by VCAT over proximity to airstrip
Alinta Energy wind farm unlikely to go ahead, after Victoria and Civil Administrative Tribunal ruled it a threat to endangered bats and to the safe operation of Cobden Airfield.
As Europe bakes, Bonn talks marred by US and Saudi-led obstruction of climate science
Bonn climate talks marred by obstruction and climate denial by the US and other oil-friendly countries, rather than a sense of urgency.
Renewables beat coal in the US for the first time ever
More renewable power was generated in the month of April than coal power — something that’s never happened before in the United States.
Australia grilled on emissions at Bonn – fires back with single slide, dodgy accounting
Australia has told a UN meeting it won't lift its emissions reduction targets, nor introduce new climate policies, while hiding its growing emissions.
Big 3 energy retailers shaken by market competition – should brace for battery impact
Just as tier 2 retailers are driving competition in the electricity market – edging out the big three and pushing down prices – a new AEMC report says they will have a crucial role in innovation, and particularly in the next major market disruption
Schwarzenegger video pits electric vehicles against gas guzzlers
Arnold Schwarzenegger kicks off new electric car campaign in hilarious undercover role as an ICE-loving used car salesman.
How climate change is undermining democracies in small island nations
New Deakin University research suggests climate change could be leading to the emergence of authoritarian governments in small-island states.
Is it time to switch your website to green hosting?
As we become more environmentally conscious more of us are trying to do our bit. There is however one primary driver of climate change we fail to address. The internet.