by Greg Lougheed | Dec 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
We are really only starting to develop the energy potential of the giant nuclear reactor in space that we call the sun. We know that every day it sends enough energy to earth to power human civiliz… Source: Rooftop solar could provide 25% of US electricity needs (up...
by Greg Lougheed | Dec 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
Not new to investing in early stage and high-risk energy ventures himself, Bill Gates has now recruited an impressive line-up of billionaire investors to join in creating a new $1 billion investmen… Source: A group of billionaires led by Bill Gates creates $1 billion...
by Greg Lougheed | Dec 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Through their lobbying efforts since Donald Trump’s election and the EPA’s move to rush its new fuel consumption rules, automakers are sending a clear message that they don’t want… Source: Virtually all automakers (except for Tesla) are currently lobbying to block...
by Greg Lougheed | Dec 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
At Electrek, we firmly believe that all forms of ground transport will start to transition to electric propulsion relatively soon and that includes large tractors for agriculture as demonstrated by… Source: John Deere unveils latest all-electric tractor prototype for...
by Greg Lougheed | Dec 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Despite its “Sunshine State” nickname, Florida ranks among the lowest states for solar power deployment thanks to anti-solar regulations backed by local electric utilities. But on election day, the… Source: Tesla’s SolarCity announces expansion in Florida after long...