Today's Date:
Friday, August 08, 2008
Transportation
March 14, 2008
The California governor says national environmental guidelines are needed and advocates nuclear power and a carbon cap-and-trade system for the state. He also defends big vehicles, like his famous Hummer.
March 14, 2008
Less than a month after Virgin Atlantic became the first airline to complete a test flight using a biofuel blend, Continental Airlines announces it will conduct its own demonstration next year.
March 10, 2008
As New Energy Finance uncovers which private-equity firms racked up the most cleantech deals last year, the industry continues to see more financing in wave energy, transportation, solar, carbon offsets and biofuels.
March 10, 2008
At the UC Berkeley Energy Symposium, a state Air Resources Board member proposed a plan to make cities responsible for budgeting their portions of carbon emissions. The program could open the door for urban carbon-monitoring and tracking technologies, as well as energy-efficiency technologies.
March 6, 2008
After announcing a partnership with battery startup A123Systems and an investment from General Electric, the Norwegian electric-car company says it aims to bring a five-seat vehicle called Ox to the United States as early as late 2010.
March 3, 2008
As the Environmental Protection Agency formally denies California the right to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions from vehicles, analysts suggest that new technology to make cars greener could continue to come out in other countries, with stronger policies, first. But higher fuel prices could change that forecast.
February 26, 2008
The Norwegian electric-car company known for its iconic tiny car says its next model will be bigger -- and will be developed together with a large automaker.
February 26, 2008
To help it meet its sustainability goals, the retail giant has launched a Web site to help it meet greentech entrepreneurs.
February 26, 2008
The San Francisco mayor says it's time to get serious about combating climate change with greentech and advises a Cleantech Forum audience to insist on more government support -- or face a fall.
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
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 6, 2008
The company's second car, a sedan, will give buyers the option between going all-electric or adding a little gas.
February 4, 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.