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Human beings use different kinds of energy for different purposes all over the planet every hour of the day and night.

Here are the Top 10 Renewable Energy News Stories You May Have Missed this Week:

Ecomotors claims MPG efficiency superior to Toyota Prius from its opposed piston opoc™ engine architecture

There are not many “sure things” in the transition away from fossil fuels, but here’s one: the fastest payback will come from saving energy, not from new ways to produce it. 

“The coming boom in lithium” is a phrase that seems to be gaining momentum these days, much to the delight of the dozens of junior companies raising capital to join the rush to find and develop lithium deposits. 

Toyota's efforts to get back on track (image and market wise) also include the recent announcement of

Nissan (TYO:7201) recently announced that its new electric vehicle (EV), the Leaf, will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of US$32,780 for the standard model.

While Toyota is struggling with its Prius and other fuel efficient models due to recalls and lawsuits, Volkswagen is at the Canadian International Auto Show, staking its claim to fuel efficiency.

South Korea's Kia Motors unveiled the very sweet looking Kia Ray Concept car today at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show.

The 2010 Fuel Economy Guide was recently