Eco Lips, Americas premier organic lip balm company, is now a certified B Corporation (http://www.bcorporation.net/). This certification recognizes businesses internationally for their ability to meet rigorous standards that maintain a commitment to community investment, environmental activism, conservation and sustainability.

As members of this emerging sector, Eco Lips holds these truths to be self-evident:

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DayStar Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSTI), announced the acquisition of a 10% interest in Eco Energy Solutions (Australia) Pty Limited as part of the Companys new strategic initiative to become a more fully integrated, global renewable energy company.

The acquisition of Eco Energy Solutions (Australia) Pty Limited (Eco Energy Solutions) represents DayStars entry into the energy project solutions business establishing a presence in the areas of engineering, construction, and ownership of solar power generation projects. This also establishes DayStars initial footprint in the attractive and growing Australian and South Pacific renewables markets. Eco Energy Solutions specializes in the design, construction, and maintenance of solar projects with operations in Australia, Fiji, and Somoa.

DayStar acquired the 10% interest in Eco Energy Solutions through the issuance of 285,714 shares of DayStar common stock valued at $ 2.80 per share to Eco Energy Solutions owner Ronald Garry Yost.

With DayStars acquisition of a 10% interest, Sunlogics Power Fund Management, Inc. (Sunlogics), a wholly owned subsidiary of Salamon Group, Inc. (OTCBB: SLMU) will own a 90% stake in Eco Energy Solutions, and this represents the first strategic acquisition in which DayStar and Sunlogics have a mutual interest. The management of DayStar and Sunlogics intend to continue to pursue strategic opportunities that will be beneficial to the shareholders of both companies.

DayStar Chairman and Interim CEO, Peter Lacey, commented: We are extremely excited to announce the investment in Eco Energy Solutions. This transaction represents a critical step in the new strategic direction of DayStar. Garry Yost and his team have built a very successful and dynamic business with expertise in several areas of the energy projects solutions business, specifically within the Australian and South Pacific markets. We look forward to working with Garry and the team to build upon the successful history of Eco Energy Solutions and continuing to work with the Sunlogics management team to pursue opportunities that will be mutually beneficial to our shareholders.

About DayStar Technologies, Inc.

DayStar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of solar photovoltaic products based upon CIGS thin film deposition technology and is currently embarked on a strategy of strategic partnerships to enter new markets within the global renewal energy industry. For more information, visit the DayStar website at http://www.daystartech.com.

About Salamon Group, Inc.

Salamon Group, Inc., through its Sunlogics Power Fund Management Inc. division, is a solar energy project company specializing in the construction management and acquisition of renewable energy power projects. Sunlogics Power also looks to acquire assets and other companies in the solar and renewable energy space that are a strategic fit. Sunlogics Power is also a project-acquiring partner of Sunlogics Plc and its Subsidiary as well as other third party project developers, http://www.sunlogicspowerfund.com.

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This week, GasPump360.com profiles the Volkswagen Tiguan. The video explains the performance advantage of the Tiguan over other small sport utility vehicles (SUVs) while still maintaining decent fuel economy. The vehicle profile contains a link to compare the fuel economy of all the small SUVs.

In fact, there is a fuel economy comparison for each vehicle class with a unique monthly fuel calculation. Their monthly cost of fuel (MCOF) calculation is displayed on their reports for Low Mileage and High Mileage. These coincide with typical leasing mileage allowances. The MCOF is shown in US dollars on Gaspump360.com and in Canadian dollars on Gaspump360.ca. Fuel prices are updated weekly. The MCOF is a practical approach for consumers to estimate monthly cost of fuel when evaluating different vehicles in a class.

In addition to the monthly fuel calculation, what makes the reports at Gaspump360.com unique is having a comparison of all the vehicles in a class with interactive sorting capabilities. Cars that you may not have even considered become options. This approach to the reports helps prevent a tunnel vision perspective. The interactive sorting capabilities enable the user to analyze the data in ways best suited to their needs. To sort the interactive reports, simply click on a column header. The Interactive reports enables sorting by manufacture, vehicle, engine displacement, transmission, drive, turbo, fuel type, MPG and the monthly fuel costs.

The reports are based on data collected by the EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency). Actual results will vary with driving conditions and how a vehicle is driven and maintained.

To view the free reports, go to: GasPump360.com.

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World Energy Research (WER) of New Zealand has secured a renowned German company to build hydroelectric turbines in Guatemala.

By 2020 the world energy demand will have risen by 50%. Knowing that only 22% of the worlds prospective hydropower is being utilized, WER unites with Wasserkraft Volk AG and Energ

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Last week the worlds largest installation vessel was unveiled in Copenhagen, this will only result in further growth of the offshore wind industry in Denmark. Wind power currently makes up 28% of Denmarks electricity production and it is predicted to rise to 50% by 2020. The reliance on wind energy in this European country has resulted in the creation of over 300 companies that work directly with the industry.

Because of this and the history surrounding the wind industry in Denmark, Wind Energy Update are happy to announce that this years Offshore Wind Health and Safety Summit will be held in Copenhagen on the 5-6th December. Offshore companies such as Statoil, Mainstream Renewables and RES Offshore have all expressed their commitment to health and safety through their participation as speakers. The health and safety managers from Gamesa, Vestas and Siemens will also be speaking at the summit.

As an industry first, we will be joined by the Offshore Construction HSE manager for DONG Energy, Kennet Majlund Larsen. He will be discussing safety from a utilities perspective, providing a mixture of case studies and examples of how to maintain safe working practice on offshore wind farms.

Following three months research into offshore wind health and safety, a reoccurring theme amongst the industry health and safety managers was how to implement safety culture into their organizations. In response to this need for information, we have Pinsent Mason presenting on, developing a safety management system for offshore wind farms and the interaction with legal and cultural issues. Also the ooffshore HSE Manager for Gamesa will speak about Culture and the effect on contractual interfaces. In a bid to generate discussion and debate, we have a fantastic panel session on how to improve safety culture in an organisation with the Crown Estate, RES Offshore and Olesen Management.

With over 100 health and safety executives in offshore wind expected this year, the Offshore Wind Health and Safety Summit is anticipated to be the biggest and most important offshore wind health and safety meeting to date. With commitment and support from all the major offshore wind companies including: Dong Energy, Statoil, Mainstream Renewables, RES Offshore and RWE Innogy, this event will give attendees in 2012 all the key information and case studies to reduce accidents on their offshore wind projects.

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In this rant, I review an excellent new documentary on chemtra– oops, make that “persistent contrails” — that explains the reason behind them OBVIOUSLY is …
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The automobile industry has been one of the worst hit industries by the recession, as the demand for cars witnessed hurting declines, exacerbating the already existing woes of excess production capacities. With vehicle sales nose-diving resulting in plant shutdowns, shockwaves that ripped through the automobile industry was faithfully transmitted to the automotive powertrain market. The trickle down impact of the depressing business climate in the automotive industry on the global Automotive Powertrain market is reflected in notable declines in growth rates during 2008 and 2009. Factors that have brought down the automotive industry, such as restricted access to credit, rising levels of unemployment, decline in purchasing power, reduction in household wealth, falling consumer confidence, and postponement of new car purchases, among others have also played instrumental roles in dragging down growth in the automotive powertrain segment of the auto industry. Sales in the OEM segment in particular recorded hurting declines in sync with the dip in auto production and sales. R&D investments in powertrain development also witnessed temporary deceleration during the period.

However, with recession having played out its part in full proportions and the automotive industry emerging from the previous lows, the worst is now over for automotive powertrain market, as evident from the recovery in volume sales during 2010. With vehicle production staging a comeback, thanks to increasing consumer demand for new cars as a result of resurgence in growth fundamentals such as recovery in GDP growth, improvements in employment rates, incomes levels and discretionary incomes, and rise in consumer confidence, the demand for automotive powertrain too is also on the rise, especially in the OEM segment. With companies also waking up to the fact that undeterred focus on long-term plans is critical in warding off the impact of the economic slowdown, creative designs and technology specifications will continue to come to the market, thereby creating demand for automotive technologies. Growing popularity of eco-friendly, alternate fuel powered automobiles such as hybrid and electric cars, given the volatility in fuel prices and stronger environmental regulations, will especially serve as a business case for hybrid and electric car powertrains. Although still a niche market in the transmission technology market, hybrid and electric car powertrains of late, have been eliciting huge interest, in line with the focus on use of alternate fuels. Leading automotive manufacturers continue to add hybrid powertrains to their product lineup, supported by electronic control units and software to enhance fuel efficiency and performance, thus driving market prospects for overall automotive powertrain market.

As stated by the new market research report on Automotive Powertrain, Asia-Pacific is the largest regional market for Automotive Powertrain. Growth in the market is especially driven by the robust automotive production scenario in the region, thanks to the growing demand for new cars in emerging countries such as China and India. Gasoline Powertrain represents the largest segment in the global automotive powertrain market. However, given the high fuel efficiency and better emission standards of diesel powered vehicles, and most importantly, low cost of diesel as compared to gasoline, Diesel powertrain segment is expected to gain market share from gasoline powertrain segment by 2017.

Major players in the marketplace include Atria Controls Inc., Audi Hungaria Motor Kft., BorgWarner Inc., Continental AG, Daimler AG, Dana Holding Corporation, DPH Holdings Corporation, Federal-Mogul Corporation, Fiat Powertrain Technologies S.p.A, GM Powertrain, Honda Transmission Manufacturing of America, Inc, Magna Powertrain Inc., Magneti Marelli Powertrain S.p.A, Robert Bosch GmbH, Ricardo Plc, Volvo Powertrain AB, World Industries Ace Corporation, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, among others.

The research report titled Automotive Powertrain: A Global Strategic Business Report announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, company profiles, and key strategic industry activities. Market estimates and projections are presented for all major geographic markets including US Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. Product segments analyzed include Gasoline Powertrain, Diesel Powertrain, and Others.

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Following the launch in Paris of the Peugeot 908 in February, a diesel-hybrid version of the new car has now been unveiled at this years Geneva Motor Show. The newcomer has already been set ambitious targets for the 2011 season.

The new Peugeot 908 has been designed to comply with the latest endurance racing regulations and will play a major part in the Brands 2011 environmental strategy. Indeed, the combination of driving excitement with environmentally-respectful performance of the very highest level is ingrained into the heart of the Peugeot brand identity. This commitment will now also be championed by the HYbrid4 technology which combines diesel and electric power, two areas in which the Brand has forged a solid reputation for excellence.

Peugeot 908 HYbrid4 Technology

Since the unveiling of the team’s first demonstration hybrid car at Silverstone, in 2008, Peugeot Sport has continued to work on this technology in extremely close collaboration with the Group’s engineers.

The system employed by the Peugeot 908 HYbrid4 recovers and stores the kinetic energy generated under braking, before feeding it back into the driveline during acceleration. Using this recovered energy in this way significantly improves the efficiency of the power-train.

The system provides a short power boost of 60kW (80hp) for a few seconds when it is activated. Recovered energy (500kJ between two braking phases) is stored in lithium-ion batteries before being automatically released to power the rear wheels under acceleration (there is no “push to pass” function). It will also be possible to run in electric only mode along the pit-lane and it is this mode that will be used for the car’s homologation.

Objective for the Peugeot 908 HYbrid4 in 2011

Following the world premiere of the Peugeot 908 HYbrid4 in its white livery at the Geneva Motor Show, Peugeot Sport will now turn its attention to meeting a target it has set for the new car. This is to run the car at the official pre-Le Mans 24 Hours test day at the French circuit on 24th April 2011.

Achieving this ambitious objective, however, will depend on how well the team’s preparations for this years Le Mans 24 hours is going with the new Peugeot 908, and also on how the Peugeot 908 HYbrid4 performs during its maiden track test at the end of March.

Peugeot 908 HYbrid4 Technical Data

Chassis: Carbon monocoque

Gearbox

Sequential, hydraulic, six forward speeds plus reverse

Internal combustion engine

Diesel, V8 HDi FAP

Cubic capacity: 3.7 litres

Power: 550 horsepower

Hybrid system:

Power: 60kW (80hp)*

During energy delivery phases only
Delivery of recovered energy: