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Could hydrogen lead to a third industrial revolution? (Cordis News) Hydrogen has frequently been touted as a realistic solution to the world's energy quandary, providing clean, limitless energy at a time when climate change and diminishing resources are pushing energy up the agenda of consumers, business leaders and politicians alike. Energy efficient sales tax holiday begins in Florida (Tampa Bay Business Journal) Gov. Jeb Bush encouraged participation in Florida's inaugural sales tax holiday for energy efficient products, which began Thursday and ends Oct. 11. The sales tax holiday is a component of the 2006 Florida Energy Act that coincides with state-mandated Energy Efficient Week. Oil Price Manipulation as Part of GOP Election Strategy? (PR Newswire ) According to Bob Woodward, in 2004 Saudi Ambassador Prince Bandar Bin Sultan promised George Bush that the Saudis would help bring oil prices down before the election by increasing the country's crude oil production. Just weeks before this year's elections, oil prices have been falling fast and several reports suggest that this time, too, it is partly the result of a deliberate strategy aimed at helping the Republicans at the polls. Experimental barge may draw energy from river (Pioneer Press) Call it the little hydropower boat that could. On Monday, the Hastings City Council approved the preliminary plan for an experimental hydropower barge that will, in theory, generate electricity from currents in the Mississippi River.

DoD Promotes Energy Initiatives to Stretch Dollars, Improve ... (Blackanthem.com) The Defense Department is exploring ways to make its weapon systems and facilities more fuel-efficient and less vulnerable to market fluctuations and controls, senior defense officials told Pentagon reporters today. Middle East must develop nuclear energy (Gulf News) The Middle East’s oil producers must develop alternative forms of energy soon, including nuclear power, as world oil demand grows and pushes prices higher, organisers of an upcoming energy conference said. California Navy Base Reaches Milestone Using Solar Power (NewsBlaze) The PV carport is a covered parking lot for 446 cars. Solar panels cover the roof, collecting energy for use on the base. When the PV carport powered up in October 2002, it was projected to produce about 1,244,000 KWh annually. According to Naval Base Coronado Public Affairs, the system has performed better than projected, with annual savings exceeding $228,000, and more than $912,000 since inception. Hyundai Fuel Cell Vehicle Allows Public to Test Drive the Future ... (PR Newswire ) This year marks the fifth anniversary of the CaFCP Road Rally event, which will tour from Orange County to San Diego to showcase the latest in fuel cell vehicles. Click here for yesterday's news Click for this page's permanent location

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