EERE Network News

November 14, 2012

News and Events

New Titan Supercomputer Named World's Fastest

The Energy Department announced that Titan, a new supercomputer located at the Department's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been named the world's most powerful according to the TOP500 list of the world's fastest supercomputers.

IEA: Shift in Energy Balance Includes Renewables, Efficiency

The International Energy Agency (IEA) declares that North America leads the shift in global energy balance, and that shift includes a movement to renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Tesla EV Named 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year

The Tesla Model S electric vehicle (EV) has been voted the 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year, making it the first award-winner without an internal combustion engine in the 64-year history of the publication.

Report: Hydropower Could Double Globally by 2050

The International Energy Agency and Brazil have released a report on how to double hydroelectricity production worldwide by 2050.

Energy Blog

Batteries May Fade, but Research Can Revitalize

A team of researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory recently figured out why energy contained in batteries fades over time for one type of high-performance battery.