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Virus used to strengthen lithium batteries Seoul, April 3, 2009 
Experiments with a virus known as M13 produced a lithium-ion battery 10 times stronger than those in use today, say scientists in South Korea.
M13, a common bacteriophage, was used to produce nano-structured electrodes that gave lithium batteries more punch, said scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. The Korean scientists, working with researchers ... read moreGreenpeace Co-Founder Spruiks Benefits Of New Nuclear Power 
Washington DC (SPX) Apr 04, 2009As Wisconsin state lawmakers consider repealing the moratorium on nuclear energy, Dr. Patrick Moore, a Greenpeace co-founder and current Co-Chair of the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy), addressed a joint committee in the Wisconsin State Legislature. Dr. Moore testified before the Wisconsin Senate Commerce, Utilities, Energy, and Rail Committee and the House Energy and Utilities ... more
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China to finance Ecuador energy projects: official
Quito (AFP) April 2, 2009The China Development Bank will grant Ecuador loans totaling one billion dollars in 2009 for energy projects, Economy Minister Diego Borja said Thursday. "We anticipate that within 60 days all will be ready for the first disbursements," he told reporters, adding that the funds will go to the oil and energy sectors. The announcement comes as Ecuador solicits bids for the construction of ... more Netherlands to introduce car trade-in bonus 
The Hague (AFP) April 3, 2009The Netherlands will introduce a car trade-in bonus of possibly up to 1,750 euros by mid-2009 to help boost sales of new cars and the economy, as well as to cut pollution, the environment ministry said Friday. "This decision was mainly taken to help the environment but also to stimulate the auto market," ministry spokesman Jaap Eikelboom told AFP, adding that agreement had been reached with ... more 3.5MW Solar Power Installation Dedicated 
Chino CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2009Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), a municipal water agency, and SunPower have announced the completion of a 3.5-megawatt solar power installation at four IEUA facilities in Chino, Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. As a result of the installation, the agency expects to save a half million dollars per year in electricity costs. "With the completion of this new system, IEUA is ... more  |
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GEH And India Nuclear Companies Sign Project Development Agreements
Wilmington NC (SPX) Apr 04, 2009GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) has announced the signing of two agreements with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) as the companies prepare to collaborate on building multiple GEH-designed nuclear reactors to help meet India's energy production goals. GEH, a world-leading nuclear technology and services provider, signed separate agre ... more EMCOR Group Subsidiary Awarded Contracts For Bruce Nuclear Generator Station 
Norwalk CT (SPX) Apr 04, 2009EMCOR Group has reported that as previously noted on its 2/26/09 Fourth Quarter Earnings Call, its Comstock Canada subsidiary has received contracts from Bruce Power in connection with a major refurbishment of nuclear generators at the Bruce A Power Plant in Tiverton, Ontario. Comstock Canada will be responsible for providing mechanical and electrical construction services supporting the ... more Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant Unit 2 Returns To Full Power 
Baltimore MD (SPX) Apr 04, 2009Constellation Energy's Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Lusby, Md., returned to full power after completing a scheduled refueling outage in 22 days and four hours. "The safe, successful completion of this refueling outage will enhance operations and reliability during Calvert Cliffs Unit 2's operating cycle," said Jim Spina, vice president of Constellation Energy's Calvert Clif ... more Brazil's Lula proposes China trade without dollars 
Brasilia (AFP) April 3, 2009Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva revealed Friday before leaving the G20 summit in London that he proposed to Chinese premier Hu Jintao conducting bilateral trade through each country's local currency. "I put on the table (in the meeting with Hu on Thursday) that we begin discussing commercial trade between Brazil and China being made in Brazilian and Chinese currencies (the real ... more |
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