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Dept. of Energy says driving electric is like paying $1.14 per gallon

Electricity is a more efficient fuel than gasoline, and lowers the effective cost per gallon of driving a car. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Tesla’s $850 million stock offering to help company pay off Dept of Energy loans

A new offering from Tesla Motors of a $ 850 million package of common stock and convertible senior notes will be used to completely prefund payoff of the Dept. of Energy loans, as well as general corporate purposes. Pinboard (MacAaron)

US Dept. of Energy exploring Methane Hydrate resources in Gulf of Mexico, Alaska and elsewhere

The U.S. Government is supporting research into developing Methane Hydrate “resources”.  A month ago I reported on a joint project between the Dept. of Energy and the State of Alaska to develop methane hydrate resources in Alaska’s North Slope, as well as tar sands deposits in that area.  Today there is a press release from …
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Win a Ford C-MAX Energi in contest showcasing energy efficiency technology

Energy efficient appliances and automobiles, like the Ford C-MAX Energi, both save money and reduce your environmental impact. Pinboard (MacAaron)

CODA enters Chapter 11, will restructure on Coda Energy

CODA Automotive is closing its doors and its parent company, Coda Holdings, is consolidating all operations into its energy storage company, Coda Energy. Pinboard (MacAaron)