EERE Network News
February 02, 2011
News and Events
President's State of the Union 2011 Outlines Clean Energy Goals
Declaring that current challenges present this generation's "Sputnik moment," President Obama has called for high-profile energy goals—including a target of producing 80% of U.S. electricity from clean energy sources by 2035—during his 2011 State of the Union address.
Biden Spotlights New Initiatives for Advanced Technology Vehicles
Vice President Biden has outlined a series of new initiatives to support advanced technology vehicles and the President's goal of putting one million advanced technology vehicles on the road by 2015.
Electric Vehicles Hot as Volt Speeds Rollout, Leaf Wins Award
Electric vehicles continue to expand their markets to meet consumer demand, and one model became the first EV to win industry honors in Europe.
Washington Auto Show Highlights Advanced Technology
The 2011 Washington Auto Show in Washington, D.C. is spotlighting new technology with its "Advanced Technology SuperHighway" exhibit. The Ford Focus Electric vehicle earned top green honors at the show.
Energy Connections
BP: Renewable Energy to Triple Its Share of World Energy Supply by 2030
According to the new BP Energy Outlook, global energy use will increase by nearly 40% by 2030, driven mainly by increased energy use in developing countries. But use of renewable energy will grow at a faster rate of 8.2% per year, thereby tripling its share of the world's energy supply.
