FAREHAM, United Kingdom - On June 29, the European Union published EC Regulation No. 715/2007, which introduced the next two levels of emissions limit reductions, known as Euro 5 and Euro 6, for light duty vehicles - passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles and light trucks. This new Regulation also introduced a requirement for vehicle manufacturers
HOUSTON - Think of it as a briefcase for electricity. Houston-based Trulite is developing a portable hydrogen-powered generator, the KH4. Pour water into the unit, and it will crank out 150 watts of power, and 200 watts at its peak. While that won't run your house, it's enough to recharge power tools or a laptop
DETROIT - Butzel Long senior attorney Jack D. Shumate is one of 23 attorneys from across the United States and the only Michigan lawyer who have founded the American College of Environmental Lawyers. The College will recognize the achievements of outstanding environmental attorneys and focus their efforts to enhance the practice of environmental law. The
AUBURN HILLS - United Solar Ovonic LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices, has signed a three-year distributor agreement with Advanced Green Technologies for $108 Million of Photovoltaic products. A unit of Advanced Roofing, Advanced Green Technologies is offering sustainable building integrated solutions and renewable energy products for commercial and residential roofing applications
DEARBORN ? One of the least green friendly cars on the road, the Ford Mustang, will become more echo friendly in August when the muscle car gets equipped with soy-based foam seats for 2008 Mustangs. Ford is partnering with Lear Corp to create the industry?s first soy-based flexible foam in the seat backs and seat
DEARBORN ? The Ford will attempt in August to set the world land speed record for hydrogen fuel-cell powered cars - twice. The Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999 fuel cell car ? a collaboratively engineered racer with Ballard, Roush and Ohio State University ? is one of two vehicles Ford?s fuel cell research team is helping
MANISTEE - Manistee County Commissioner Allan O'Shea talks about the success of the 2007 Michigan Energy Fair, which featured exhibits on green energy technologies at the Manistee County Fairgrounds in June. O?Shea is one of the founder fathers of the event, which attracted thousands of alternative energy advocates. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com
SOUTHFIELD ? Denso International America and Masco Corporation Foundation are challenging the Michigan business community to support Team ALOeTERRA, Lawrence Technological University's entry in a prestigious international competition for building a solar-powered home. Lawrence Tech is one of just 20 universities ? and the only one in Michigan ? competing in the U.S. Department of
DETROIT- DTE Energy has developed a plan that will give its 2.2 million electric customers the option of choosing renewable energy for all or part of their electricity needs. The proposal, which was filed today with the Michigan Public Service Commission, has been under development for more than a year. It is intended to encourage
LOS ANGELES - Even after pulling the wraps off its first hybrid-electric vehicle at the Los Angeles auto show, Nissan remains skeptical about the market for the high-mileage technology. The automaker will offer its Altima Hybrid in just eight states, marketing boss Jan Thompson told TheCarConnection.com, though if demand exceeds initial expectations, she added, "It's