EU Prepares Massive Investments in Renewable Energy
According to an analysis made by Reuters, the wind turbines will rapidly expand in Europe's coastal waters, bringing new opportunities and challenges for the industry.
Xcel Energy Starts Hybrid Power Plant in Colorado
Designed by Abengoa Solar, a Spanish company that has its U.S. headquarters in Lakewood, the $4.5 million plant which is slated for shutdown by the end of 2010, has been converted to test the use of parabolic-trough mirrors.
Honda's New Hybrid Car to be the Cheapest in Japan
The Nikkei business daily said the car will cost about 200,000 yen more than Honda's popular gasoline-powered Fit compact car and about 400,000 yen less than the Insight. "Lower prices are good for consumers but not for shareholders," said Yoshihiko Tabei, an analyst at Kazaka Securities.
