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While modern electric cars have only been available in large numbers for a few years, electric trains have been commonplace for some time. As with electric cars, the source of the electricity used to power these trains impacts their overall carbon footprint. The cleaner an energy source, the cleaner the vehicles it powers. DON'T MISS: Alstom hydrogen fuel-cell train to be tested in Germany (Oct 2016) In that respect, The Netherlands may be setting the standard. As of January 1, all electric passenger trains on the Dutch rail network have been run on wind energy, according to a statement from...
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China's five-year budget for renewable energy: $360 billion
Despite a recent downturn, the Chinese government is moving full-speed ahead to invest heavily in renewable energy. The country's national regulators have already promoted renewable energy as a possible cure for the country's notoriously-bad air pollution. But China has placed more emphasis on...
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Clean energy to grow, coal to fade, regardless of Trump EPA plans
President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicates that his administration will pursue radically different energy policies from its predecessor's. Pruitt is a climate-science denier, and has sued the agency he...
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More solar energy was added in 2016 than natural gas or wind
Renewable-energy growth has accelerated in 2016, but this may go down as a milestone year for one renewable-energy source in particular. Together, all renewable-energy sources are expected to account for 8 percent of U.S. electricity-generation capacity in 2017, according to the Department of...
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We're there! Renewables now cheapest unsubsidized electricity in U.S.
Unsubsidized utility-scale solar power is now cheaper than natural gas, according to new analysis.
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Under Trump, renewable-energy progress may not change much
Under Trump, the state of renewable energy may not change much, experts believe.
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Tesla's retail stores will be revamped to promote Powerwall battery packs, according to a new report.
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Tesla, SolarCity, and Ta'u: sun, storage batteries, clean energy (video)
Tesla and SolarCity collaborated on a renewable-energy project in American Samoa.
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Desperate coal company CEO slammed Tesla electric cars as 'fraud'
Murray Energy CEO Robert Murray called Tesla a "fraud" for taking government subsidies while failing to turn a profit.
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Renewable energy to hit 9 percent of U.S. total in 2017
Renewable energy will hit 9 percent of the total U.S. generating mix in 2017, according to the Department of Energy.
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Coal in China: huge problem for clean power, climate efforts
Chinese coal demand will continue to rise despite efforts to promote renewable energy, a new report says.
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Renewable energy growth accelerating, says International Energy Agency
Renewable-energy growth hit a record pace in 2015, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Late last week, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk held a press conference whose underlying message was support for the proposed combination of Tesla with solar installer SolarCity. Musk's cousin Lyndon Rive runs SolarCity and Musk sits on its board, but the proposed acquisition has been criticized by analysts as a distraction for the electric car company, and financially disadvantageous. Nonetheless, Musk rolled out a Tesla Powerwall 2.0 home energy-storage battery and described how it would interact with a new product from SolarCity. DON'T MISS: Germans coming for Tesla, so now it's 'interesting'...
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Electric cars pose 'resoundingly negative' threat to oil companies: analyst Fitch
Electric cars could threaten the oil industry, a leading credit agency believes.
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Scotland shows path toward boosting renewable energy in a big way
Scotland recently powered itself solely with renewable energy.
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Smallest state poses big question: natural gas or renewable energy?
Rhode Island could become a leader in renewable energy.
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DoE energy-loan program (notorious for Solyndra) now turning a profit
The Department of Energy loan program that funded Solyndra is now turning a profit.
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Carbon emissions from U.S. power generation fall to 25-year low
U.S. carbon dioxide emissions from energy generation hit their lowest mark since 1991.
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Reservoirs could be responsible for significant methane emissions, according to a new study.
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China ratchets down green-energy growth for first time ever
China is expected to slow renewable-energy growth for the first time ever.
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Landmark CA climate bill could have wide effects on cars, energy
California legislation calls for even more aggressive reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions.
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Hydrogen cost could equal 50-cent gasoline, with renewable energy: study
Renewable energy could dramatically lower the cost of hydrogen, a new study says.
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What would it take to get Australia to 100-percent renewable energy?
An Australian think tank plots a way for the country to switch to 100-percent renewable energy.
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Tesla Gigafactory energy: no solar panels yet, but no natural gas at all
Tesla plans to make the gigafactory a net-zero facility.
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