Bloom Energy Press Conference, Part 1

Part 1 of 3. The complete press conference to introduce the Bloom Energy Electric Server. The Bloom Energy box provides an environmentally friendly breakthrough technology to generate electricity, replace the old electric grid and reduce the price of electric.

Murata – Muratec MOTORUM 2044EZ Turret Punch Press

Muratec, for the first time in the world, introduced the new servo motor ram drive concept in punch press technology. Distributed by Murata Machinery USA, this technology has resulted in achieving higher productivity and eco-friendly working environment. The servo motor drive makes high-speed and low-noise punching possible by controlling acceleration and deceleration of ram drive and by controlling ram power during punch stroke. The versatility of the functions, which had been possible only with servo-hydraulic ram machines until now, has been made possible with the new drive system on MOTORUM series machines Features – High speed processing : Punching – 220 HPM, Nibbling – 600 HPM – High precision processing of +/- 0.1 mm [+/- 0.004"] – Eco-friendly working environment A variety of functions to suit your requirements – Urethane Transfer Ball (Option) – Retractable repositioning pad buttons – VARITOOL and VARIMARK (Option)

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Toyota Plug-In Prius (PHEV) Press Release

Among “green” car owners, the OEM plug-in hybrid, or “PHEV”, is seen as the next evolutionary step in auto efficiency. PHEV’s plug into a source of electricity to recharge their batteries, then travel on pure electric power for a distance and get fuel efficiency ratings in the 100+ MPG range afterwards, thus reducing gasoline consumption, and significantly reducing pollution as well (even when the electricity comes from coal plants). Toyota released this video shortly after getting permission from the Japanese government to test drive their prototype PHEV on public roads. So far, no other company is this far along in development of a PHEV, though Chevy is trying to develop their “Volt” concept, and Ford wants an electric vehicle by 2010 as well.

Green Touch™: highlights of the press conference

Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs, in collaboration with service providers and other leading research organizations around the world, is launching the Green Touch™ Initiative, a global consortium focused on making communications networks 1000 times more energy efficient than they are today. Watch the highlights of the press conference. Complete webcast available at: bit.ly

Press release

Back to the future for Bideford students
IT’S not just back to school for students in Bideford tomorrow (Thursday), but back to a new school. Just over 1,600 young people will begin lessons in the ground-breaking environment that is the new £54 million Bideford College in Abbotsham Road.

Read more on North Devon Gazette & Advertiser

New Online Maps
The Kentucky Geologic Survey launched: ” Kentucky Coal Infrastructure on August 25. It’s “An interactive map (powered by ArcGIS Server) that provides coal infrastructure data for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.” It says that in the source code.

Read more on All Points Blog

Local foods – Are they more nutritious?
Are local foods more nutritious?

Read more on The Post-Star

CCCC building doubles as lab
“Green Central” is growing at Central Carolina Community College, where a new, energy-efficient Sustainable Technology Center opened Aug. 23.

Read more on The Chapel Hill News

Press release
On the launch of a new World Bank report today (8 September 2010) in which the Bank explicitly identifies biofuels as one of the driving forces of land grabs in Africa and acknowledges its detrimental impact on local livelihoods, Friends of the Earth renews its call on rich countries to drop their biofuels targets and invest in planet-friendly farming.

Read more on Friends of the Earth

Go Green Press Conference with Mike Love of the Beach Boys

Fairfield Iowa is the home to one of the most progressive efforts to create a sustainable community in the United States. In a press conference held last September, Mayor Ed Malloy emphasized the timeliness of this event. “This theme of energy independence is on the lips of everyone. We understand why we have to get there. It’s important for reasons of National security. It’s important for creating a sustainable future for our children, and our grand children, and beyond.” “Something good is definitely happening in terms energy independence and sustainability in Iowa, and in Fairfield specifically” says Mike Love of the Beach Boys. “The Heartland of America is perfectly positioned to lead the world in this energy independence movement. So, go green Fairfield!” Live interviews with concert producer David Lynch Foundation, Fairfield’s Mayor Ed Malloy, and a host of leaders in sustainability from the SE Iowa region will delve into details of the massive effort to provide solutions and education in twenty-three (23) SE Iowa counties. The outreach is part of a pubic-private-partnership between Iowa State University Extension, the City of Fairfield Iowa’s Commission on Sustainability, and a multitude of private citizens all working to create a sustainable future for Iowa and the world.

Press Event Highlights of Honda Marine BF40 & BF50 Outboard Engine Launch

Highlights from Honda Marine’s launch of the new BF40 and BF50 outboard engines with media in Austin, Texas. Honda Marine’s new BF40 and BF50 EFI afford boaters the fuel efficiency and quiet operation of Honda’s legendary four-stroke outboard engine technology combined with light weight and powerful acceleration. Honda’s exclusive Boosted Low Speed Torque (BLAST) system and a new high-performance gear case combine for a strong holeshot, while Lean Burn Control provides a fuel savings of up to 20 percent at cruise. And at 216 pounds, the engines are the lightest in their class. www.honda-marine.com

U.S. Mayors Continue Press toward a Green Economy

Governor’s mansion gets LEED certification
The Green Building Certification Institute and the U.S. Green Building Council recently gave the Pennsylvania governors mansion a Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings certification, according to the state Depar.

Read more on The York Dispatch

Free Online Energy Use Assessment from The First Energy Group Helps Businesses Save Big on Energy Costs
Company executives, building owners and facility managers: Do you know who’s minding your energy? Odds are, the answer is no one. And if no one’s paying attention to energy, then energy costs are likely way too high.

Read more on PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance

More products available for homeowners going green
More people are becoming environmentally conscious and taking an active interest in ‘going green.’ In fact, studies show green homes have market value. Green homes sell faster and at higher prices than traditional homes, Belmont designer and stager Jean Cary told Realtors at a recent Silicon Valley Association of Realtors meeting.

Read more on Saratoga News

More products available for homeowners going green
More people are becoming environmentally conscious and taking an active interest in ‘going green.’ In fact, studies show green homes have market value. Green homes sell faster and at higher prices than traditional homes, Belmont designer and stager Jean Cary told Realtors at a recent Silicon Valley Association of Realtors meeting.

Read more on Los Gatos Weekly-Times

U.S. Mayors Continue Press toward a Green Economy
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S. MAYORS CONTINUE PRESS TOWARD A GREEN ECONOMY; California Mayors Share Best Practices On Energy Efficiency

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BMW Press conference at Geneva Motor Show 2009

BMW is making a significant statement at the 79th International Geneva Motor Show with a wide range of technical innovations and new features in their current model portfolio. The 2009 show marks the debut of the BMW Z4, as well as the new 730Ld. Furthermore, an achievement in the context of BMW EfficientDynamics is the development of particularly fuel-efficient diesel engines reducing emissions to a minimum. Entering spring 2009, BMW offers no less than 49 models fulfilling the EU5 emission standard, ranging all the way from the BMW 1 Series to the BMW 7 Series.

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