ÿþ<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> <channel> <link>http://news.cnet.com/8300-11128_3-54.html</link> <title>Green Tech </title> <language>en-us</language> <description>CNET News : Green Tech</description> <copyright>2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved</copyright> <pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate> <item> <title>Salt-driven air conditioner looks to slash energy</title> <link>http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-57319061-54/salt-driven-air-conditioner-looks-to-slash-energy/?part=rss&amp;tag=feed&amp;subj=GreenTech</link> <description> Startup 7AC Technologies plans to beta test an air conditioner which uses plastic plates and a high-tech membrane to draw water from the air and cut energy use by 50 percent and more. </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-57319061-54/salt-driven-air-conditioner-looks-to-slash-energy/</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate> <dc:creator>Martin LaMonica</dc:creator> </item> <item> <title>Noesis crowdsources building efficiency</title> <link>http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-57318683-54/noesis-crowdsources-building-efficiency/?part=rss&amp;tag=feed&amp;subj=GreenTech</link> <description> In the busy field of building energy software, startup Noesis Energy will try to give away its software and build a community willing to pay to see how different efficiency projects perform. </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-57318683-54/noesis-crowdsources-building-efficiency/</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:00:00 PDT</pubDate> <dc:creator>Martin LaMonica</dc:creator> </item> <item> <title>2012 Honda Civic GX: Unsung green hero</title> <link>http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57319033-48/2012-honda-civic-gx-unsung-green-hero/?part=rss&amp;tag=feed&amp;subj=GreenTech</link> <description> Among the electric, hybrid, and fuel cell cars being touted as the saviors of the planet, Honda's little natural-gas-powered Civic has quietly been running along, saving its owners money at the pump and producing drastically reduced amounts of CO2. &lt;p&gt;Originally posted at &lt;a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57319033-48/2012-honda-civic-gx-unsung-green-hero/" class="origPostedBlog"&gt;The Car Tech blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57319033-48/2012-honda-civic-gx-unsung-green-hero/</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:41:45 PDT</pubDate> <dc:creator>Wayne Cunningham</dc:creator> </item> <item> <title>EV battery maker A123 Systems lowers forecast, blames Fisker</title> <link>http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57318893-48/ev-battery-maker-a123-systems-lowers-forecast-blames-fisker/?part=rss&amp;tag=feed&amp;subj=GreenTech</link> <description> Late-to-the-EV-party Fisker Automotive may be dragging down suppliers with its tardiness. A123 Systems lowered its 2011 revenue forecast due to reduced orders, and it's pointing a finger squarely at the Danish car maker. &lt;p&gt;Originally posted at &lt;a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57318893-48/ev-battery-maker-a123-systems-lowers-forecast-blames-fisker/" class="origPostedBlog"&gt;The Car Tech blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57318893-48/ev-battery-maker-a123-systems-lowers-forecast-blames-fisker/</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:16:39 PDT</pubDate> <dc:creator>Liane Yvkoff</dc:creator> </item> <item> <title>Best Buy plugs in to home energy tech</title> <link>http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-57317973-54/best-buy-plugs-in-to-home-energy-tech/?part=rss&amp;tag=feed&amp;subj=GreenTech</link> <description> The consumer-electronics retailer will offer an online learning center for energy-saving gear such as wireless thermostats and have three stores with Home Energy concept zones meant to demystify home energy technology. </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-57317973-54/best-buy-plugs-in-to-home-energy-tech/</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:00:00 PDT</pubDate> <dc:creator>Martin LaMonica</dc:creator> </item> <item> <title>Nissan Leaf lights up Yokohama Tower</title> <link>http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-57317723-54/nissan-leaf-lights-up-yokohama-tower/?part=rss&amp;tag=feed&amp;subj=GreenTech</link> <description> The "Eiffel Tower" of Yokohama will be lit for a week-long celebration via batteries in Nissan's electric car. </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-57317723-54/nissan-leaf-lights-up-yokohama-tower/</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:45:45 PDT</pubDate> <dc:creator>Candace Lombardi</dc:creator> </item> <item> <title>Nest Labs burns through thermostat orders</title> <link>http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-57317539-54/nest-labs-burns-through-thermostat-orders/?part=rss&amp;tag=feed&amp;subj=GreenTech</link> <description> Those Nest Labs thermostats, from "father of the iPod" Tony Fadell, are a hot seller--they're sold out, even, the company says. </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-57317539-54/nest-labs-burns-through-thermostat-orders/</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:42:15 PDT</pubDate> <dc:creator>Candace Lombardi</dc:creator> </item> <item> <title>Membership opens for EV car-sharing service in San Diego</title> <link>http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20129242-48/membership-opens-for-ev-car-sharing-service-in-san-diego/?part=rss&amp;tag=feed&amp;subj=GreenTech</link> <description> Car2Go opens up the membership rosters for its newest U.S. location, and for a limited time, it's free to join. &lt;p&gt;Originally posted at &lt;a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20129242-48/membership-opens-for-ev-car-sharing-service-in-san-diego/" class="origPostedBlog"&gt;The Car Tech blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20129242-48/membership-opens-for-ev-car-sharing-service-in-san-diego/</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:37:08 PDT</pubDate> <dc:creator>Liane Yvkoff</dc:creator> </item> <item> <title>IBM brings solar power to data centers</title> <link>http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20129179-54/ibm-brings-solar-power-to-data-centers/?part=rss&amp;tag=feed&amp;subj=GreenTech</link> <description> An IBM pilot project couples solar panels to high-voltage direct-current servers to save energy and provide on-site power to remote locations with unreliable or unavailable power. </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20129179-54/ibm-brings-solar-power-to-data-centers/</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:59:52 PDT</pubDate> <dc:creator>Martin LaMonica</dc:creator> </item> <item> <title>Ford taking orders for Focus Electric priced near $40K</title> <link>http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20129145-54/ford-taking-orders-for-focus-electric-priced-near-$40k/?part=rss&amp;tag=feed&amp;subj=GreenTech</link> <description> The all-electric version of its Focus sedan will be available in California and the New York City area next year and spread to other regions as production ramps up. </description> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20129145-54/ford-taking-orders-for-focus-electric-priced-near-$40k/</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:42:08 PDT</pubDate> <dc:creator>Martin LaMonica</dc:creator> </item> </channel> </rss>