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Green news harvest: solar iPhone case, clean tech bucks economic blues

The greenest laptop computers–MetaEfficient Reviews
It also listed the greenest desktop PCs this week.
Suniva and Solon announce supply contract worth more than $500 million–press release
Big endorsement of solar start-up Suniva, which was spun off from Georgia Tech earlier this year.

(Credit: Mobile Fun)

Solar-powered case for iPhone 3G–Mobile Fun
Looks cool, but won’t it make the device really hot?
Clean tech: One sector is bucking global economic blues–WSJ.com
New numbers show big solar and second-generation biofuels still getting the most money. Dark clouds are the iffy IPO market and a potential drop in oil prices.
National labs help DOE strive for zero-net energy commercial buildings–GreenBiz.com
Putting more meat into the goal of having zero-net buildings by 2025.
The 10 wackiest Greentech ideas–Greentech Media
This is how you know we’re in a period of creative foment.
Hybrids gain a voice–Greentech Media
Lotus Engineering finds a way to make hybrids noisier, which may become a divisive issue.
Nissan’s Eco Pedal pushes for better mileage–Earth2Tech
In tandem with new car announcements, Nissan said it will have Eco Pedal feature in cars in 2009, which shows drivers how to drive more fuel efficiently.
Paris Hilton responds to McCain ad–Funny or Die
Poolside Paris Hilton creates a hybrid of John McCain’s and Barack Obama’s energy policies.
Better batteries charge up–Technology Review
A reality check on EEStor, which claims a breakthrough in energy storage. It already has electric car maker Zenn and Lockheed-Martin as potential customers.