Today's Date:
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Transportation
February 25, 2008
While oil prices hit another record high, venture capitalists forked out funds for electric vehicles, solar power, energy-efficient lighting and carbon-dioxide-eating technology.
February 22, 2008
The Palmetto State jumps onto the hydrogen-fuel bandwagon ... with a pickup truck.
February 21, 2008
The Canadian province is moving forward with a carbon tax, surpassing a deadlocked U.S. Senate. California and the U.K. also passed new measures that will encourage green-energy use.
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 20, 2008
The electric-car startup says it wishes to remain independent, but also wants a large automaker to produce its third model, a compact sports car. The company also divulges details about its financing and production plans for the Roadster and soon-to-be-renamed White Star sedan.
February 20, 2008
Tesla Motors plans an IPO, while Think Global, Valence Technology and Fisker Automotive sign deals.
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 13, 2008
The Georgia Institute of Technology wants to make a hydrogen-fueled vehicle that separates and stores carbon dioxide until it can be sequestered... but why go and make things so complicated?
February 06, 2008
The company's second car, a sedan, will give buyers the option between going all-electric or adding a little gas.
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 04, 2008
Chairman Elon Musk drives the startup's first production electric sports car off the Tesla parking lot.
February 04, 2008
As the well-watched electric-car startup delivers its first production car, Ze'ev Drori discusses money, management changes and the company's next model.
February 01, 2008
Chairman Elon Musk's black electric sports car rolled into the Tesla lot Friday, marking a milestone for the San Carlos, Calif., startup.
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 30, 2008
California pens a new petition to the EPA, while Hawaii partners with the DOE on a commitment to renewable-energy sources.
January 28, 2008
After successfully manufacturing its first production Roadster, the company says it will have to wait a few more days for the arrival of its much-anticipated electric sports car because of a missed flight.
January 28, 2008
It's got $230 million in capital and a deal with the Renault-Nissan Alliance -- and a large job in front of it. But the company is unfazed by the challenges that some industry insiders see ahead.
January 24, 2008
The electric-sports-car startup says it has designed a new transmission that will give its Roadsters the promised 0 to 60 acceleration in 4 seconds. 'Early production' cars will still have the interim transmission, which takes about 5.7 seconds, but customers will get free upgrades later this year.
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.