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Tech fixes to wind turbine-radar conflict face hurdles
Technologies that help air traffic control systems discern flying airplanes from wind turbines show positive results, but cooperation among government agencies is needed.
Facebook reacts to Greenpeace anticoal campaign
Social network gets flak from Greenpeace over its planned giant data center in Oregon, but Facebook says its efficiency will be industry-leading.
Audit finds PG&E smart meters accurate
However, the utility's customer service is faulty, according to an independent review of the controversial yet pioneering smart-meter program.
Focus EV to use liquid thermal battery control
Car will take its battery pack temperature, then automatically cool or warm it to optimal temperature range before charging or engaging the battery.
Motor City getting in on electric fever
Coulomb Technologies installs free public electric-charging station in downtown Detroit as part of ChargePoint America program to encourage EV adoption.
Cisco buys Arch Rock in smart-grid push
Networking giant to augment its IP-based communications tech with planned purchase of start-up Arch Rock, which makes wireless sensors for buildings, data centers, and utility networks.
Cisco, Itron team on smart-grid networking
Cisco and smart-meter maker team on communications system based on IP to connect everything from people's homes to power distribution equipment on the grid.
Waste Management going for 'black gold'
Garbage collector plans to offer organic gardening products made from expanded organic waste collection service.
Philly subway to capture energy from braking trains
The smart grid goes underground in Philadelphia, where a battery will store energy from regenerative braking, cutting power costs and earning revenue on the grid.
Report: 3.24 million plug-in EVs sold by 2015
As automakers gear up for market push of assorted plug-in vehicles, it looks like Chinese and U.S. drivers will buy the majority of them, according to Pike Research.