Today's Date:
Monday, May 12, 2008
Biofuels
February 25, 2008
Virgin Atlantic announced the first test flight fueled with a little bit of biofuel, but critics say the environmental benefit is nil.
February 25, 2008
A Texas truck stop selling ethanol and BioWillie biodiesel is scheduled to open this summer. Will efforts like Willie's Place make biofuels more popular?
February 21, 2008
The ethanol startup plans to complete a demonstration plant in the next year and a commercial plant in 2010, but distribution could prove a challenge. The Khosla Ventures-backed company plans to turn to "nontraditional" tactics, as well as grow the number of gas stations that pump its "C85" blend.
February 15, 2008
In spite of uncertainty about the fate of renewable-energy tax incentives in the United States, venture capitalists continue to bet big on greentech. Solar, lighting, cars and biogas benefit.
February 06, 2008
Announcements such as Coskata's partnership with ICM and DOE grants could make ethanol cheaper and more abundant using nonfood sources. Will that -- and a U.S. goal of 36 billion gallons by 2020 -- be enough to spur demand?
February 04, 2008
While presidential hopefuls vie for votes and Bush proposes an EPA budget, the cleantech sector continues to wrap up funding in solar, biofuels, transportation and more.
February 01, 2008
Super Tuesday is over, but the nominations are still uncertain. As the primaries continue, greentech investors and entrepreneurs are backing their favorites. Check out Greentech Media's voter guide to see how the candidates stack up.
January 28, 2008
With challenges facing the industry, it might not seem like the best time to go public. But companies such as ReneSola, Solargiga Energy, Nitol Solar and Qiangsheng Photovoltaic Technology are pushing ahead.
January 24, 2008
The president of Earth Policy Institute says ethanol -- and next-generation cellulosic ethanol -- should take a back seat to plug-in-hybrids.
January 22, 2008
Abu Dhabi commits $15B for greentech, while Nanogram, eSolar, Transonic Combustion, Carbon Motors, Nanoptek, Knight & Carver and Ambient -- among others -- raise cash.
January 21, 2008
Take a photo tour through the ethanol startup's labs in Warrenville, Ill.
January 21, 2008
After launch and GM partnership announcement, Coskata cofounder Todd Kimmel heads back to Advanced Technology Partners to look for the Next Big Thing.
January 21, 2008
As the biofuels industry fights for stability and better profits, companies and researchers who move away from traditional feedstock like corn and sugar are making gains.
January 18, 2008
More cleantech trackers reveal their venture-capital tallies for last year. They amount to $5.18 billion, according to the Cleantech Group, and $1 billion for Europe alone, according to the Library House.
January 16, 2008
Gevo licenses technology based on modified manure bacteria to make biofuel production more efficient.
January 15, 2008
The financial giant will buy a minority share of cleantech venture firm NGEN Partners.
January 14, 2008
Also, Khosla Venture-backed companies Coskata and EcoMotors get a financial boost, waste-to-energy companies close on clean deals and a $50 million alternative- and renewable-energy fund is launched.
January 14, 2008
Green investment skyrockets as the Earth grows warmer, according to reports this week. Meantime, Tesla executives leave, Imperium has layoffs, and energy companies turn to a wide assortment of new feedstocks, including trash.
January 13, 2008
Khosla Ventures-backed startup intends to deliver ethanol for under $1 per gallon using agricultural and municipal waste. But challenges remain.
January 09, 2008
Environmental issues are impacting more than $100 billion in annual capital flows, according to the institute, which lays out a series of resulting new business opportunities.