The Electrical Vehicle (EV) market is set to take off and those fast enough to capitalize on the trend are positioned to make significant profits. An estimated 3 million EVs are expected on the world’s road by 2015 – 1 million alone in the US. To power these cars an estimated 5 million chargers will be needed, including some 1.5 million in the US. But get this – currently there are only 1,500 public charging stations…

StreetScooter, a lightweight electric car, is currently in development by a group of 80 engineering firms, electronics companies and auto parts suppliers with the goal of providing a financially sustainable alternative to today’s high cost EVs. It was recently unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show, and with its many innovations proved itself a worthy competitor in the race to offer marketable, affordable green vehicles to the…

I just returned from the Solar Power International (SPI) show, an annual event for the solar industry, and there were a few things I kept hearing over and over. One was: “It’s simple: People can live better with solar.” The second was: “The price of electricity will rise over the next decade.” Over the last 40 years, Americans have been fortunate to have largely consistent electric rates. But as utility providers need to replace…

With the rising cost of electricity people are starting to look to alternative ways to power their homes. Think about the increased rent you could charge on your investment property in Sydney! The need to provide electricity using more environmentally friendly methods is also becoming more important. Having solar panels for your home (or investment property) is one method of producing alternative power and…

AllCell Technologies, a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion battery packs, has teamed up with multiple cleantech companies to create a completely off-grid solar EV charging station. Located in Amman, Jordan, the station can charge both a Nissan LEAF and multiple light electric vehicles simultaneously, is off-grid and includes a lithium-ion energy storage system that is protected from the scorching…