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Boeing to Build Solar Cells for SolFocus

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has signed a contract to provide 600,000 solar concentrator cells to SolFocus, Inc., a California-based renewable energy company that is developing renewable terrestrial energy alternatives. “Companies on the cutting edge of the renewable energy revolution come to us because we are the world’s leading manufacturer of solar cells,” said Charles Toups, vice president of engineering for Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems. “Our Spectrolab subsidiary has leveraged its expertise in space photovoltaic products to create solar cells with record-breaking efficiencies for Earth-based applications.” Under the 12-month contract from SolFocus, Inc. of Palo Alto, Calif., Spectrolab will build and deliver 600,000 solar concentrator cells that will be used to convert the sun’s rays into affordable electricity for homes and businesses. The cells produced for SolFocus will be capable of generating more than 10 megawatts of electricity, or enough to power about 4,000 U.S. homes. With the average solar cell efficiency above 35 percent at concentration, Spectrolab’s concentrator photovoltaic cells generate electricity at a rate that can be more economical than electricity generated from conventional, flat panel photovoltaic systems. “Our mission is to deliver reliable solar-generated electricity at wholesale energy prices, and Spectrolab’s multi-junction concentrator solar cells are […]

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Hertz Launches 'Green Collection'

Hertz has launched a new collection of fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly cars that are reservable by specific make and model, with an EPA highway fuel efficiency rating of 28 miles or more per gallon. The Hertz Green Collection features Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Buick LaCrosse and Hyundai Sonata. Most of the Camrys, Fusions and LaCrosses also carry EPA’s SmartWay certification, indicating lower emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases. With more than 35,000 cars in the Green Collection, Hertz guarantees availability at 50 major airport locations across the United States. The Green Collection cars are EPA highway rated at 28 MPG or better, and more than 18,000 of them are also SmartWay certified. “With the launch of the Green Collection, Hertz expands its lead as the only major car rental company offering reservable vehicles that are right for the times for specific customer segments,” said Mark P. Frissora, CEO, The Hertz Corporation. “In addition to premium segments for luxury and sporty vehicles, Hertz now offers a reservable collection of high MPG, lower emission cars for customers who want to save on gas, drive a car with environmental benefits, but not sacrifice comfort or roominess,” he added. “Hertz now offers 42 specific […]

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