‘Free Energy’ News

Monday, Oct. 20, 2008

Top 100: Hydrogen / Plasma > Blacklight >

Rowan University Replicates BlackLight Power’s Novel Energy Source – Rowan University has confirmed BlackLight’s new energy source based on the hydrino technology which is capable of providing a primary, clean energy source. The university validated both the 1 kW and 50 kW sizes. (PESN; Oct. 20, 2008)

Ocean Wave Energy >

Ocean Power Technologies Launches PowerBuoy for US Navy – Ocean Power Technologies’ proprietary PowerBuoy® system is based on modular, ocean-going buoys that capture and convert predictable wave energy into low-cost, clean electricity for remote at-sea power applications, where there is no need to connect to a shore-based grid. (BusinessWire; Oct. 16, 2008)

Aptera Makes Popular Mechanics’ Top 10 List

– Steve Fambro asked; “What would a vehicle with no drag look like?” The Aptera Typ-1e, which should be available by the end of 2008, became Fambro’s answer. It could prove revolutionary, opening up a new automotive category of ultra-high-mileage automobiles designed for real-world drivers and—-at $30,000—-priced for them, too. (Popular Mechanics; Oct. 17, 2008)

Electric Vehicles > Tesla Motors, Inc. >

Green-vehicle manufacturer Tesla falls on hard times – Tesla has delayed its S-model sedan, demoted its CEO, and closed its Michigan office. Founder Elon Musk is retaking the wheel as CEO, gearing up to make a “headcount reduction,” and delaying the start of production of the Model S for “roughly six months to mid-2011, due to the current ‘financiapocalypse’ .” (BetaNews, InformationWeek; Oct. 17, 2008)