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Archive for December, 2008
LG Releasing Sunlight-Illuminated LCD Display
Posted in December 22nd, 2008
Next month’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is shaping up to be an interesting event. A few days ago, we reported that Energizer plans on debuting its solar-powered battery charger at the show. Now LG has announced the CES debut of its sunlight-illuminated 14.1 inch LCD notebook panel.
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Apple vs. Dell: Which is Actually Greener?
Posted in December 22nd, 2008
If Dell’s VP of Communications is so critical of Apple’s green policies, a month after Apple bragged about their new recyclable, energy-efficient MacBooks, why didn’t he just say that Dell is greener? Is it because he’s humble, or becaus his job is to confuse people? Ha, sorry, that’s too mean. A PR man’s job is to lie. But sometimes he accidentally tells the truth.
While Dell still beats Apple in Greenpeace’s annual electronics report, Apple will catch up if they meet their targets over the next few years. Here’s how the two computer makers compare (according to Greenpeace) on energy efficiency, packaging, materials, and recycling.
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Global Clean Tech Investments Reach Record High
Posted in December 22nd, 2008
by Sarah Lozanova in alternative energy, business, clean tech, clean technology, solar energy, wind energy
It is hard to boot up the computer or turn on the television without hearing about the recession, credit crisis, budget deficits, and unemployment rates. Amazingly, venture capital investment in the clean tech sector reached new levels over the first three quarters of 2008.
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Will Peak Uranium Hit Nuclear Plants?
Posted in December 21st, 2008
The safety of nuclear plants is often debated, but we rarely hear about another potential issue for nuclear energy: peak uranium. That’s the point in time when when the maximum global uranium production is reached and begins to enter a permanent decline. And while we’ve known for some time that high-quality uranium supplies have been declining for the past 50 years, nuclear operators are finally getting nervous.
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Energizer to Release Portable Solar Battery Charger
Posted in December 19th, 2008
GoodCleanTech reports that Energizer plans on debuting its portable solar-powered AA and AAA battery charger at January’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The slick-looking gadget is completely weatherproof and comes with a USB port to power electronics.
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Future Looks Bright with First OLED Christmas Tree
Posted in December 19th, 2008
by Marika Collins in OLED, carbon emissions, consumer electronics, energy conservation, energy efficiency, environment, global warming, led, lighting
The folks at General Electric Global Research have put together the first ever OLED Christmas tree. GE has a tradition of showcasing its most recent technology in an annual holiday gesture, this year choosing to demonstrate their roll-to-roll OLED fabrication that they unveiled last March.
The tree was made by wrapping a green-glowing 6 inch by 15 foot OLED around a spiral Christmas tree form.
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Advanced Lithium-Ion Technology to Make Commercial Debut In 2009
Posted in December 19th, 2008
by Michael Ratliff in alternative fuels, battery, consumer technology, efficiency, hybrid, products, technology
Imara Corp. has announced a new generation of lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries made specifically for high power devices such as lawnmowers, power tools, hybrid vehicles and even grid storage. The company uses unique materials science technology to provide high-power, high-energy and extended cycle-life batteries and battery packs.
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