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Currently, there are no fuel economy regulations for medium- and heavy-duty trucks in the United States, however, that is expected to change in the very near future.

 

According to a new report by the National Research Council, semi-trucks, work trucks, transit buses, and other large trucks consume 29% of the fuel used in the U.S.

For the first time in its ten year history, the Gallup poll has revealed that Americans believe energy production should be prioritized over environmental protection.

 

A quaint community outside of Chicago is lighting the way when it comes to hybrid street lights.

Using a combination of solar, wind and battery power, the Prentiss Creek Subdivision in Downers Grove is the first residential subdivision in the United States with hybrid street lights.

This is the first of a two-part interview with Richard Zehner, president and director of Caldera Geothermal Inc.

Robert Gluck:  Please tell us a little bit about your background and how you arrived at Caldera Geothermal Inc.

Even though Cape Wind continues to wait for federal approval of its offshore wind farm proposal, it has entered into an agreement with Siemens (NYSE: SI) for the supply of 130 3.6-megawatt wind turbines.

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