Most Active Articles 2009-11-23T22:58:01.100-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:green-cars Steve Elkind sae105 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2924493133258635526-dfefb6a8dd1747d8052912ed6f0f1d13 2009-11-22T20:48:40.200-05:00

On the occasion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP15), the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in collaboration with BMW Group, invites the public to an open symposium comprising international names in the fields of architecture, design, contemporary art and technology. The one-day symposium will, among others, discuss the new challenges pertaining to the environment as well as issues of sustainability in the creative sector.

On the occasion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP15), the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in collaboration with BMW Group, invites the public to an open symposium comprising international names in the fields of architecture, design, contemporary art and technology. The one-day symposium will, among others, discuss the new challenges pertaining to the environment as well as issues of sustainability in the creative sector. http://www.dexigner.com/architecture/news-g19307.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8233990989979018674-c03e24b47a1d700a0e95971cce9242c7 2009-11-20T11:05:08.250-05:00

I like to ride my bike and take public transportation when I can. But I still rely on the car to move me around a few days every week. That said, developments in cars and personal transportation are things I take both personal and professional...

I like to ride my bike and take public transportation when I can. But I still rely on the car to move me around a few days every week. That said, developments in cars and personal transportation are things I take both personal and professional... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/19/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-review/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 2 1 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:662050355196265469-9a3b0222eba1ba1a41139da74a1bbca6 2009-11-20T13:58:32.824-05:00

Electric Cars of Springfield (ECOS) recently introduced the ECOS Harbinger as “the world’s first hand-crafted electric sports car.” The European-styled electric super car is now available by reservation for just under $90,000. The bright-orange...

Electric Cars of Springfield (ECOS) recently introduced the ECOS Harbinger as “the world’s first hand-crafted electric sports car.” The European-styled electric super car is now available by reservation for just under $90,000. The bright-orange... http://www.earthtechling.com/2009/11/ecos-showcases-high-performance-pricey-electric-sports-car/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6849488978417200583-a05333701a6c024e847dc7a7211b4ef5 2009-11-20T02:39:59.633-05:00

Timeless by Boym Partners Nov. 4-Nov. 14, 2009

Timeless by Boym Partners Nov. 4-Nov. 14, 2009 http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/renault_launches_website_on_sustainable_mobility_15165.asp Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9855178242983537788-b5d0e384c2a62571c6c22c014ae112c8 2009-11-18T12:54:48.167-05:00

Just as your mileage varies by where and how you drive, so might the performance of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid’s batteries. The batteries in the GM vehicle due out in a year (November 2010) will have at least 10 years of life, according to...

Just as your mileage varies by where and how you drive, so might the performance of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid’s batteries. The batteries in the GM vehicle due out in a year (November 2010) will have at least 10 years of life, according to... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/18/chevrolet-volt-plug-in-hybrid-sun/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11970469005810281344-b1e2a9fbb821db5bd71d2ce86d5f340e 2009-11-15T13:24:12.904-05:00

March 5 (Bloomberg) -- It’s as if a spaceship had landed on Home Depot’s parking lot in Vista, California. Within moments there’s a clamoring crowd around the alien vehicle. Being peppered with constant questions is the downside of driving a car of...

March 5 (Bloomberg) -- It’s as if a spaceship had landed on Home Depot’s parking lot in Vista, California. Within moments there’s a clamoring crowd around the alien vehicle. Being peppered with constant questions is the downside of driving a car of... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aBd05ZqO5i7k Automotive SEO aseo831 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14497946125290998604-84f39a542ef5d0eea1eade249bd248e2 2009-11-15T13:09:46.438-05:00

Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Families can be weird, yet few first cousins are as odd together as the ugly, gas-miserly Toyota Prius and the princely, spendthrift Lexus LS 600h L. The Prius is, well, a Prius, and the Lexus is an uber- luxury sedan aimed at...

Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Families can be weird, yet few first cousins are as odd together as the ugly, gas-miserly Toyota Prius and the princely, spendthrift Lexus LS 600h L. The Prius is, well, a Prius, and the Lexus is an uber- luxury sedan aimed at... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=a3QF5Wq1ZdZk Automotive SEO aseo831 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17658311787584356718-430b3505617c81f5ee8c32497ca0fb46 2009-11-16T13:42:11.147-05:00

For years now, many members of Congress have insisted that cutting carbon emissions was difficult, if not impossible. It is not. During the two years since 2007, carbon emissions have dropped 9 percent. While part of this drop is from the recession,...

For years now, many members of Congress have insisted that cutting carbon emissions was difficult, if not impossible. It is not. During the two years since 2007, carbon emissions have dropped 9 percent. While part of this drop is from the recession,... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/15/peak-carbon-history-us-new-energy-era/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:379061834148576046-622c316b83f94f908972b2437e3632f1 2009-11-10T14:32:06.405-05:00

A123Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:AONE), which makes lithium-ion batteries, reports its first earnings as a public company Tuesday after the bell. One of only 10 venture capital-backed companies to brave an IPO this year, A123Systems' performance and Wall...

A123Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:AONE), which makes lithium-ion batteries, reports its first earnings as a public company Tuesday after the bell. One of only 10 venture capital-backed companies to brave an IPO this year, A123Systems' performance and Wall... http://www.thedeal.com/dealscape/2009/11/a123systems_third-quarter_earn.php Brennen Wysong bwysong598 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14252150148130133211-7a4cf71cb8bc262171deb53f597072e7 2008-11-26T09:02:00.006-05:00

It was really difficult to pick the 5 most exciting green cars from this years auto show, primarily because I didn't know whether to focus on the concepts or those cars already on showroom floors or in the pipeline for the near future.

It was really difficult to pick the 5 most exciting green cars from this years auto show, primarily because I didn't know whether to focus on the concepts or those cars already on showroom floors or in the pipeline for the near future. http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/2329/69/ Charles Dubow cdubow602 365 364 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5155425711919505623-d0034e2861d26ed509999f9e5d21e2bd 2009-11-04T19:14:04.361-05:00

Nissan is the latest Japanese automaker to file better-than-expected results. The Japanese company announced on Nov. 4 that it posted a $90 million net profit for the six months through September. Still, as positive as all that sounds, not everyone is convinced that Nissan is a better bet than Honda or Toyota.

Nissan is the latest Japanese automaker to file better-than-expected results. The Japanese company announced on Nov. 4 that it posted a $90 million net profit for the six months through September. Still, as positive as all that sounds, not everyone is convinced that Nissan is a better bet than Honda or Toyota. http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/nov2009/gb2009114_593068.htm?chan=globalbiz_asia+index+page_top+stories Ian Rowley irowley982 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13540597663146461795-18f257a90362b023f0cf68ead4a501ea 2009-10-29T11:27:30.596-04:00

When John B. Rogers was a Marine deployed in Iraq in 2004, he brought a book called Winning the Oil Endgame with him to the Gulf. The book, by environmental activist Amory B. Lovins, discusses how people can end their dependence on fossil fuels.

When John B. Rogers was a Marine deployed in Iraq in 2004, he brought a book called Winning the Oil Endgame with him to the Gulf. The book, by environmental activist Amory B. Lovins, discusses how people can end their dependence on fossil fuels. http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/oct2009/id20091028_848755.htm?chan=innovation_innovation+%2B+design_top+stories Michael Arndt marndt561 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14223387837389182410-133943b35ad70c127866a6e4740f2562 2009-11-02T12:28:48.636-05:00

Ford is driving closer to its goal of producing an all-electric car with the announcement of an electric van for North America for 2010. The Ford Transit Connect BEV will incorporate a drivetrain from Azure Dynamics and lithium ion batteries from...

Ford is driving closer to its goal of producing an all-electric car with the announcement of an electric van for North America for 2010. The Ford Transit Connect BEV will incorporate a drivetrain from Azure Dynamics and lithium ion batteries from... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/02/ford-transit-connect-all-electric-van-2010/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:250161626675941848-8856285c398b8be55ed0f63778ea68c2 2009-10-27T16:42:10.038-04:00

Tesla Motors is reporting an Australian driver using one of its vehicles in an eco-car challenge has set a new electric production vehicle on a single charge distance record.

Tesla Motors is reporting an Australian driver using one of its vehicles in an eco-car challenge has set a new electric production vehicle on a single charge distance record. http://www.earthtechling.com/2009/10/aussie-tesla-driver-claims-ev-single-charge-distance-record/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13717762507633550268-0003761ac0cff908dbe2a48c089b1587 2009-10-27T16:06:53.319-04:00

How would air quality and greenhouse gas emissions be affected if significant numbers of Americans drove cars that were fuled by the power grid? This report was conducted jointly by the electricity industry's research group with the Natural Resources Defense Council.

How would air quality and greenhouse gas emissions be affected if significant numbers of Americans drove cars that were fuled by the power grid? This report was conducted jointly by the electricity industry's research group with the Natural Resources Defense Council. http://my.epri.com/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=243&PageID=223132&cached=true&mode=2 Adam Aston aaston564 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9958443446705486200-9d887ebd9fe9438813110fdefaae8175 2009-10-26T18:16:42.191-04:00

The EPA, in its most recent automobile shopper-focused Fuel Economy Guide, determines that nine of the 10 most American fuel efficient vehicles are hybrids.

The EPA, in its most recent automobile shopper-focused Fuel Economy Guide, determines that nine of the 10 most American fuel efficient vehicles are hybrids. http://www.earthtechling.com/2009/10/epa-names-2010-prius-shocker-most-fuel-efficient-car/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6264506121413937880-e15c0ab20d1ee80c9dfd8500b5cc0777 2009-10-20T22:04:00.000-04:00

The US Government is giving generous tax credits for "green" cars, also known as golf carts or Neighborhood Electric Vehicles.

The US Government is giving generous tax credits for "green" cars, also known as golf carts or Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. http://www.huliq.com/8326/get-2009-tax-credit-neighborhood-electric-vehicles-nev 20 20 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3259843107004880369-924b39cd5791c7be8329d8e729f19e56 2009-10-27T15:31:26.193-04:00

expected, venture funded Fisker Automotive Inc. announced the purchase of a production facility in Wilmington, Del., from the old General Motors, known Motors Liquidation Co., which is still in bankruptcy. Overseeing the announcement was a parade of...

expected, venture funded Fisker Automotive Inc. announced the purchase of a production facility in Wilmington, Del., from the old General Motors, known Motors Liquidation Co., which is still in bankruptcy. Overseeing the announcement was a parade of... http://www.thedeal.com/dealscape/2009/10/fisker_buys_old_gm_facility.php#at Brennen Wysong bwysong598 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3064953429239788373-ee8ae73011d2da1cdc54c897859c257a 2009-10-08T14:20:23.224-04:00

AlwaysOn announced their List of the GoingGreen 100 Top Private Companies of 2009, recognizing the top greentech companies that are transforming the world’s largest industries to improve sustainability.

AlwaysOn announced their List of the GoingGreen 100 Top Private Companies of 2009, recognizing the top greentech companies that are transforming the world’s largest industries to improve sustainability. http://greeneconomypost.com/100-goinggreen-2009-4839.htm Chris de Morsella cdemorsella630 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9091367127520315912-dbb9ac608fa41e1f68c140808cacb095 2009-10-21T18:53:16.175-04:00

A new generation of more fuel-efficient vehicles is under development in a $10 million contest designed to find the best ones for market at the 100 MPG or energy equivalent range.

A new generation of more fuel-efficient vehicles is under development in a $10 million contest designed to find the best ones for market at the 100 MPG or energy equivalent range. http://www.earthtechling.com/2009/10/10-million-purse-up-for-alternative-vehicle-grabs/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17910984618195359790-c14c4d10a0f88a955596a049c46d7b05 2009-10-23T12:57:26.555-04:00

Venture capitalists invested $4.8 billion in 637 deals in the third quarter of 2009. Quarterly investment activity increased 17%. The increase in dollars invested was driven by several large rounds in the Clean Technology sector, one of which is the ninth largest deal since 1995.

Venture capitalists invested $4.8 billion in 637 deals in the third quarter of 2009. Quarterly investment activity increased 17%. The increase in dollars invested was driven by several large rounds in the Clean Technology sector, one of which is the ninth largest deal since 1995. http://greeneconomypost.com/clean-tech-venture-capital-investment-q3-2009-5427.htm Jessica Lund jlund906 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8205321239567572715-1d6983ae46806f7e58275b88dcc333b4 2009-09-23T10:50:50.150-04:00

No self-respecting automaker would have dared appear without a zippy-looking plug-in prototype at the annual Frankfurt Auto Show in September. Amid all the hype about electric cars, it was a surprise to hear Daimler Chief Executive Officer Dieter...

No self-respecting automaker would have dared appear without a zippy-looking plug-in prototype at the annual Frankfurt Auto Show in September. Amid all the hype about electric cars, it was a surprise to hear Daimler Chief Executive Officer Dieter... http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_40/b4149000135061.htm Michael Arndt marndt561 4 1 0 3 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1019294160298509159-837bc436323d6900c2e14aa7789f3c9c 2009-10-22T16:54:29.290-04:00

Nissan is set to take its Leaf electric car on a nationwide tour as it tries to generate more interest and buzz in its upcoming zero emissions vehicle.

Nissan is set to take its Leaf electric car on a nationwide tour as it tries to generate more interest and buzz in its upcoming zero emissions vehicle. http://www.earthtechling.com/2009/10/nissan-announces-tour-dates-for-leaf-ev-road-show/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4780615404086455956-cbd1815350355bef92d8996b07d264eb 2008-12-16T01:24:55.112-05:00

U.S. automakers struggle to survive after the Senate rejected a bailout for Detroit, one company from China may be showing a way forward for the industry. On Dec. 15, BYD Auto got a jump on General Motors (GM), Toyota (TM), and Nissan (NSANY) by...

U.S. automakers struggle to survive after the Senate rejected a bailout for Detroit, one company from China may be showing a way forward for the industry. On Dec. 15, BYD Auto got a jump on General Motors (GM), Toyota (TM), and Nissan (NSANY) by... http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/dec2008/gb20081215_913780.htm frederik balfour fbalfour026 108 107 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14108777848774111557-30b37ed7135a9e2c0ddde3be6beeeab2 2009-10-20T17:41:08.910-04:00

American cars with turbochargers are currently few and far between, but that may soon be changing.

American cars with turbochargers are currently few and far between, but that may soon be changing. http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/10/20/turbocharger-growth-economics-emissions/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 2 2 0 0