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Click above for more high-res shots of the 2007 Toyota Prius Touring The numbers for last year's combined fleet fuel efficiency for all automakers in the United States has been tallied. The winner? Um, Lotus. But, they don't really count. Too small. For manufacturers that actually offer a full line of automobiles, Toyota with 29.69 mpg just barely edged out the likes of Honda, which posted 29.49, and Hyundai with 29.37. All those Prius hybrid sales surely helped push Toyota to the top this year. Not surprisingly, the Detroit 3 didn't even come close with 25.16 from GM and 25.15 from Ford. DaimlerChrysler propped up the rear with a dismal 23.97 average figure. Toyota has no plans to give up the mileage crown. In fact, the Japanese giant will increase capacity of its upcoming third-gen Prius sedan by an astonishing 70-percent at the Tsutsumi factory in Japan, allowing for the production of 480,000 hybrid sedans per year. For 2010, Toyota plans to bring its Mississippi plant online, which will further serve to increase capacity. We have a feeling that it'll have little trouble selling every one it manufacturers. [Sources: NHTSA (.pdf link), Automotive News - sub. req'd] Go to Source - 12 hours ago

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors, UK There's lots of green-car action taking place at this years British International Motor Show (BIMS) and although we can't be there in person, our vlogger pal Danny is. Today, Danny has a fresh interview with Darryl Siry from Tesla who was at the show to check out the Lightning GT reveal accompany a Roadster while it sits on display for the public to longingly cast their eyes upon. Mr. Siry was forthcoming in answering most of his queries and we were able to glean a few interesting bits of Tesla news. The most important information was about the state of European Roadster sales. Although he wouldn't give an exact figure, Danny did manage to wrest from the marketing VP that they've sold several dozen, in fact, they are “pretty soon going to close in on a hundred”. They expect to sell the entire European allotment of 250 units for 2008 before the end of the year. Another eyebrow raiser was the mention of plans for Euro stores, including one on the outskirts of London, possibly in the direction of Surrey. They go on to discuss other things such as the Model S deployment strategy, batteries and the Roadster drivetrain 1.5. If you're in need of a Tesla fix with a British accent, hit the jump. [Source: Danny's Contentment] Continue reading VIDEO: Tesla's Siry interviewed at BIMS Permalink | Email this | Comments Go to Source - 12 hours ago

digg_url = 'http://alt-energystocks.com/blog/2008/07/26/geothermal-sector-leads-the-field-as-alternative-energy-stocks-close-mixed/'; digg_bgcolor = ''; digg_skin = ''; digg_window = ''; digg_title = 'Geothermal Sector Leads the Field as Alternative Energy Stocks Close Mixed'; digg_bodytext = ''; digg_media = ''; digg_topic = ''; Geothermal stocks pitched a virtual shutout as all stocks closed either up or even for the day. To say this we are taking a little poetic license and ignoring the fact that PG&E actually closed down a piddling $.02. On a $36.81 stock, that's the same as even in our book. The rest of the energy sectors closed mixed as the Dow continued to show strength closing up slightly at 11370.69 as a little optimism began creeping back into the economy.  The trend was provided an assist by oil which continued to show weakness dropping almost $2 to $123.39.  Still, the word for the day would be lackluster as few stocks really showed a commitment in any direction. Moves were marginal across the board. GEOTHERMAL STOCKS Although no Geothermal stocks gained in the double digits, the fact the entire sector wound up in the green or even is certainly noteworthy. US Geothermal Inc. (AMEX: HTM) closed up 3.57% at $2.32 while announcing their Annual Shareholder meeting will be held on August 21, 2008. Nevada Geothermal (OTCBB: NGLPF) finished the session up 4.8% at $1.139 and Essential Innovation (OTCBB: ESIV) closed out the day up 5% at $.021. BIOFUEL STOCKS The Biofuel sector also turned in a strong session finishing up with advancers easily beating out decliners 9 to 5. Valcent Products was the big winer closing up 10% at $.55 followed by Nova Biosource Fuels (AMEX: NBF) which finished the session up 7.87% at $.41.while W2 Energy (Pink Sheets: WTWO) closed down 21.67% at $.047  on twice normal volume. Greenshift Corporation (OTCBB: GERS) led the Biofuel losers closing down 10.91% at $.049 followed closely by Raven Biofuels International which saw its stock decline 8.16% to $.45. LITHIUM-ION STOCKS Declining issues surpassed advancers in the lithium-ion sector for the second day in a row  by 8 to 6 as all four automakers wound up losing ground.  GM (NYSE: GM) led all decliners ending the session down 8.46% at $11.90. Superlattice Power (OTCBB: SLAT) was the other big loser closing down 6.38% at $2.20. Ener1 Inc. (AMEX: HEV) lead all gainers closing up 6.14% at $6.40 followed by Valence Technology Inc (Nasdaq: VLNC) which ended the session up 3.82% at $4.35. FUEL CELL STOCKS Fuel Cell stocks also failed to eek out a win as decliners edged out advancer 7 to 6. Viaspace Inc (OTCBB: VSPC) gave a good showing closing up 10% at $.033 on light volume followed by  Fuel Cell Energy (Nasdaq: FCEL) which rose 7.82% on the day to close at $8.27. The stock opened up and never looked back on heavier than usual volume. Plug Power (Nasdaq: PLUG) also had a respectable day closing up 7.82% at $2.41. Alternate Energy Corp (Pink Sheets: ARGY), on the other hand, didn't have such a good day losing almost half its value as it finished the day at $.0125 down 47.92% on the session. SOLAR ENERGY STOCKS Solar really turned things around from yesterday as advancers really lit up the market outdistancing decliners 12 to 4. Big winner for the day was Canadian Solar (Nasdaq: CSIQ) which manged to gain 8.48% by the end of the day. The downside wasn't any more extreme as the leading loser was Solar Thin Film (OTCBB: SLTN) and it only lost 5% on modest volume. WIND ENERGY STOCKS Wind energy stocks continued to suffer from lack of lift as decliners overpowered advancers 10 to 5. Welwind Energy was the big winner yet it only managed to add 2.69% by the close and for a stock which closed at $.1222, that isn't a lot. A couple of stocks did drop in double digits however, led by Americas Wind Energy (OTCBB: AWNE) which continued to show great volatility closing down 16.22% at $.31 after double digit gains in yesterday's session.  . Wind Energy America (OTCBB: WNEA) was the other double digit decliner closing down 11.39% at $.70.  Is it just me or is this odd… two companies with the same words in their name and letters in their symbols, just mixed around leading the sector down for the day. What are the chances? NUCLEAR ENERGY STOCKS The nuclear energy sector finally had an up day as advancers edged out decliners 7 to 6. The lackluster session had few standouts in the nuclear sector too with Urex Energy Corp (OTCBB: URXE) leading the rest closing up 8.89% at $.06. Thorium Power Ltd (OTCBB: THPW) was the other strong performer ending the day up 6.67% at $.24. All losers were marginal including Wave Uranium (OTCBB: WAVU) which only lost a fraction of a penny closing down 4% at $.024. a2a_linkname="Geothermal Sector Leads the Field as Alternative Energy Stocks Close Mixed"; a2a_linkurl="http://alt-energystocks.com/blog/2008/07/26/geothermal-sector-leads-the-field-as-alternative-energy-stocks-close-mixed/"; ©2008 Alternative Energy Today. All Rights Reserved.. - 16 hours ago