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Intel and Braemar: A match made in cleantech heaven?

July 30, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - We spot 36 deals in the cleantech sector this week, with the duo involved in six. Could a walk down the aisle be next? Full Story »

Two White House alumni join $24M round for Coda

July 28, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - EV startup plans to outsource manufacturing and batteries to China for an electric sedan expected to go on sale in California in 2010. Full Story »

Ener1, Think silence rumors of rift with new Japan deal

July 27, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - The companies launch a new business stream selling electric vehicle drive-trains with lithium ion batteries, beginning with EV conversions to Japan's postal vehicles. Full Story »

New lithium-air cell could make car recharging obsolete

July 27, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Could new technology out of Japan's science and technology research institute give Better Place's battery swapping plan a new option? Full Story »

Funding frenzy: VCs inject $168M in cleantech this week

July 23, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Investors seem invigorated by news of two new cleantech funds, as well as $286M going into existing funds. Details of this, plus we spot 46 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

China Ritar Power sees uptick in demand for its EV lead-acid batteries

July 21, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Shenzhen, China-based battery manufacturer said its batteries have the capability to power an electric vehicle up to 90 miles without needing to be recharged. Full Story »

EV startup set to churn out trucks on U.S. assembly line

July 21, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Colorado-based truck manufacturer Boulder Electric Vehicle is one of 25 companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money. Find out more in the Pitch o’ the week. Full Story »

Vectrix closes shop on electric motorcycles

July 20, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Startup lays off staff as it pursues sale of the company, additional financing, or bankruptcy.
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Is the cleantech market rally over for now?

July 20, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - New report from Banc of America Securities-Merrill Lynch upgrades wind because of projected demand in 2010 but downgrades solar because of severe oversupply issues. Full Story »

Luminous Power scouts for new acquisitions

July 20, 2009 - Best of the web - India-based solar inverter and UPS systems manufacturer looks to add to its recent majority stake in Delhi-based on-line UPS company Tritronics India. Full Story »
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