Month August 2009

Oyster wave power to be deployed in Orkneys

This innovative wave power system uses hydraulic power to move high-pressure water onshore where it then produces power. This has major advantages. The system’s most complex equipment is onshore, meaning that maintenance workers don’t need to worry about repairing underwater…

Reuters to AP. Stop whining

Reuters responds to AP’s deranged attempt to charge up to $2.50 a word for content. Blaming the new leaders or aggregators for disrupting the business of the old leaders, or saber-rattling and threatening to sue are not business strategies –…

Obama announces $2.4 billion in battery grants

The money will be spent for R&R on advanced battery design, electric vehicle infrastructure, and college education programs. Some are wondering why Detroit gets a healthy share of the grant money. Um, because they want to make EVs and could…