LANSING - Michigan has a high potential for wind and other alternative energy program and a substantial number of brownfield sites on which these projects could be located, according to a report released Tuesday by the Michigan State University Land Policy Institute. The report, Potential Application of Renewable Energy on Brownfield Sites: A Case Study
WASHINGTON �?? An alternative energy Windspire, which will soon be manufactured in Manistee, was visible by President Barack Obama from the steps of the Capitol that showcased Michigan made products to the world. The Windspire, developed by Nevada based Mariah Power will be manufactured in Manistee through a partnership with Mastech Technologies. Operations are expected
WARRENDALE, Pa. - Developing alternative energy sources for the future is essential. One promising solution may be the fuel cell. SAE International's A World in Motion program will introduce on Jan. 21 this new activity at a GM/SAE press conference set for Education Day at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Dan Hancock,
DEWITT - The Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program is holding Agriculture's Conference on the Environment January 28, which will take a four-issue approach to sensitive environmental issues. Sponsored in part by the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, the conference themes include People, Planet, Power and Prosperity. The conference will feature 25 speakers in a dozen
WASHINGTON - Energy Secretary nominee Steven Chu was greeted with warm approval from a congressional committee during his confirmation hearing Tuesday, at which he acknowledged the need to pursue nuclear and clean-coal energy, but promoted energy efficiency as the best means of addressing the nation's energy challenges. "I feel very strongly what the American family
LANSING - Investment in restoration and protection of the Great Lakes could provide $7 to $13 billion worth of "tangible benefits," including a boost in tourism-related employment along coastal counties. The plan, developed by the MI-Great Lakes Plan, Lt. Governor John Cherry and the Office of Great Lakes, outlines how federal, state and local officials
DETROIT - Ford Motor Company is rapidly rolling out a bevy of hybrid plug-in electric vehicles, starting with a commercial van in 2010. A Focus Battery-electric car is due in 2011 and even more electric-powered cars and trucks in the years to come, as Ford, like GM and Chrysler, gets electric. To listen, click on
DETROIT - Not to be outdone by General Motors and Ford Motor Company, Chrysler also showcased its electric concept vehicles that will be rolling on the automakers' ENVI (short for Environment) electric powertrain, which provides 40 miles on a single electric charge and 400 miles of total driving range. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
DETROIT - While other automakers at the North American International Auto show proudly displayed their latest hybrid gasoline-electric powered vehicles, or concept plug-in electric cars and trucks, California-based manufacturer Tesla Motors showed off its electric-powered Rodster that can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in around 3 seconds and travel more than 250
DETROIT - General Motors announced Monday at the North American International Auto Show that the factory to build the new Chevy Volt battery packs will be built in Michigan. In this interview at the Detroit auto show, Jim Epolito, president of the Michigan Economic Development Corp., provides the details in this interview with a pack