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.
