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Imara launches li-ion battery production

September 21, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Could nickel manganese cobalt chemistry be the key for Imara to beat rival A123Systems in the power tool and transportation markets? Full Story »

Kleiner Perkins hints at plug-in car launch this week

September 15, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Managing Partner Ray Lane won't spill the beans, but he says the $39,000 car for the U.S. market is not an electric vehicle. Full Story »

Pliant’s new flash drive line aims to cut energy costs 80%

September 14, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Silicon Valley-based startup looks to lower operating and cooling costs of storage and IT systems with its enterprise flash drives. Full Story »

Solar regroups with $228M in new capital this week

September 10, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - The good news is all around as a major cleantech IPO is set for two weeks, and investors launch three new funds. Details of this, plus we spot 24 deals in the last seven days. Full Story »

SDTC backs 18 Canadian cleantech startups

September 10, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Projects across Canada are to share C$250 million in funding announced today by the government-supported arm’s length foundation. Full Story »

A123 looking to get lucky filing IPO price range?

September 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Advanced lithium-ion battery company heads out on its road show with plans to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AONE. Full Story »

Rogers calls private sector key to scaling cleantech

September 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - While DOE Senior Adviser Matt Rogers told the Cleantech Forum that stimulus funding only 'provides a down payment,' his office is gearing up for new funding announcements every 10 days. Full Story »

Surprises abound in first Global Cleantech 100 ranking

September 9, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Peer-reviewed survey of private cleantech startups around the globe offers insight into current and future winners, panelists say. Full Story »

A golden opportunity

September 4, 2009 - Cleantech.com Quote o' the week
“I'm one of the few Indians insourcing jobs instead of outsourcing.”
— Khosla Ventures founder Vinod Khosla said on growing cleantech companies in America. (Full story »)

Kentucky lures EV maker

September 4, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Global Green Cars is looking to scale production of its plug-in vehicles with a new facility capable of making 30,000 cars and trucks annually. Full Story »
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