Rolls-Royce expanding fuel cell research in Ohio, move expected to create about 60 jobsSeptember 22nd, 2009 Rolls-Royce expanding fuel cell research in OhioNORTH CANTON, Ohio — Rolls-Royce says it is expanding its fuel cell research division in Ohio. Company officials say they will invest $3 million in processing and testing equipment at Stark State College of Technology in North Canton, where Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems established its North American headquarters in 2006.
Brazil proposes ban for sugarcane-ethanol plantations in AmazonSeptember 17th, 2009 Brazil proposes banning sugarcane in AmazonBRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil will prohibit sugarcane-ethanol plantations in the Amazon and other ecologically sensitive areas of Latin America's largest nation under a plan unveiled Thursday by the administration of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The proposal, if approved by Congress, will ensure Brazilian ethanol made from sugarcane is environmentally friendly and ease concerns the plantations could one day carpet the rainforest, said Environment Minister Carlos Minc.
GM rolls past 1 million miles in fuel cell demo; Confident it's on right trackSeptember 10th, 2009 GM rolls past 1 million miles in fuel cell demoBUFFALO, N.Y. — General Motors Co.
Air Products & Chemicals buys Texas hydrogen plant; facility to come on stream next MarchSeptember 1st, 2009 Air Products & Chemicals buys Texas hydrogen plantLEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. — Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
Mexico's president supports idea of free trade deal with Brazil proposed by business sectorAugust 16th, 2009 Mexico's president favor trade deal with BrazilSAO PAULO — Mexican President Felipe Calderon says he supports the idea of a free trade agreement between Brazil and Mexico, the two biggest economies in Latin America. Calderon says he's enthusiastic about the idea of a deal proposed by Brazilian business executives to push for a commercial accord for the two nations.
Congress wants to restore hydrogen research funding sought by auto industryJuly 29th, 2009 Congress pushing to restore hydrogen fundingWASHINGTON — Congress moved to restore funding for hydrogen research prized by the auto industry despite questions from the Obama administration over the time it will take to build a fleet of vehicles and a network of fueling stations. The Senate provided $190 million to fund hydrogen research programs as part of an energy spending measure passed Wednesday, more than double the amount sought by the Obama administration.
Bus accident kills nine in BrazilJuly 24th, 2009 SAO PAULO - Nine people were killed and 17 others injured when the passenger bus in which they were travelling rammed into a truck in southern Brazil Thursday, officials said. The accident occurred early Thursday in Parana State.
New Mexico company plans to build utility-scale, zero-emissions hydrogen plantJuly 15th, 2009 New Mexico company to develop hydrogen power plantALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico-based energy technology company says it plans to develop what it calls the world's first utility-scale, zero-emissions hydrogen power plant.
NASA fuels space shuttle Endeavour for leak test, hopes repairs prevent hydrogen seepageJuly 1st, 2009 NASA fuels space shuttle for leak testCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA has filled space shuttle Endeavour's fuel tank in a test, and is finding everything to be leak-free.
Hydrogen gas leaking again from space shuttle vent line during fueling, launch delay likelyJune 17th, 2009 Hydrogen gas leaking again from space shuttle tankCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Hydrogen gas is leaking again from a vent line on space shuttle Endeavour's external fuel tank.
UK's Riversimple, China-based Horizon Fuel Cell debut 2-seat, hydrogen car prototypeJune 16th, 2009 UK company debuts 2-seat hydrogen car prototypeSHANGHAI — Britain-based Riversimple, a company founded by former race car driver Hugo Spowers and backed by Porsche scion Sebastian Piech, Tuesday unveiled the prototype for a two-seat, hydrogen powered car promising fuel consumption equivalent to 360 miles per gallon (106 kilometers/liter). Riversimple bills itself as a company dedicated to making highly energy efficient vehicles using a "radical new approach to personal mobility."
Instead of selling the car, touted as the world's first low-cost and practical hydrogen vehicle, Riversimple says it plans to lease it, for about 200 British pounds ($315) per month — for the car's expected 20-year lifetime.
Brazil stocks edge higher after being battered in previous sessionMay 14th, 2009 Brazil stocks up after falling in previous sessionSAO PAULO — Brazil stocks are edging higher after shares of the nation's big companies were battered during the previous session. Sao Paulo's Ibovespa index was up 0.3 percent to 48,812 during the first 30 minutes of trading.
Foreign investment in Brazil falls 39 percentApril 23rd, 2009 RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil received $5.34 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first quarter of 2009, down 39.2 percent from the same period in 2008, the country's central bank has said. The numbers got worse in March, when FDI totalled $1.44 billion, less than half the figure of $3.08 billion during the same month in 2008 and the worst result for the month since 2005, the bank said Wednesday.
US can learn on renewable energy from Brazil, says ObamaMarch 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama said his country has lot to learn from Brazil in the field of renewable energy and would utilise that opportunity to build close ties with other Latin American countries. Obama has promised to redouble his country's efforts to use clean energy during talks with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the White House Saturday, EFE reported.
Nine killed in Brazil bus accidentDecember 30th, 2008 RIO DE JANEIRO - Nine people were killed and 22 others injured when a passenger bus veered off the road and fell into a river in southwestern Brazil, EFE reported Tuesday. Three other people were missing after the accident in Alem Paraiba town, the report said.
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