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Zenn raises $8.2M as it takes bigger stake in EEStor

July 14, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Zenn makes maximum investment in stealthy ultracapacitor developer, but does that mean other investors weren't interested? Full Story »

GS Yuasa to raise $397M for Li-ion battery development

July 13, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Japanese battery maker plans to issue 40 million new shares to invest in lithium-ion battery production equipment at its three subsidiaries. Full Story »

Advanced Battery to supply technology for ZAP EVs

July 10, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Distribution deal stems from joint technology office in China developing polymer lithium ion batteries. Full Story »

Quantum lines up $10.2M contract with Fisker

July 8, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Irvine, Calif.-based Quantum Fuel Systems' contract is for the development of plug-in hybrid powertrains for Fisker’s luxury cars. Full Story »

ECOtality pulls $15M to build EV charging network in China

July 6, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Arizona company also secures $2.5 million for its U.S. efforts to deploy rapid charging stations for electric vehicles. Full Story »

Cleantech may have seen the worst, rebounding to $1.2B in 2Q09

July 1, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Investment in electric vehicles, biofuels and advanced batteries are booming, while solar is in its lowest slump yet, according to new findings today from the Cleantech Group. Full Story »

Rice calls carbon cap-and-trade 'ridiculous'

June 29, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice advocated today in favor of a carbon tax over the cap-and-trade system proposed in America's energy and climate bill. Full Story »

Around the world in a solar-powered plane?

June 26, 2009 - Best of the web - Swiss adventurer unveils prototype of a solar-powered airplane he thinks could send the potential of renewable energies soaring to new heights. Full Story »

CMEA Capital's on the prowl for cleantech investments

June 26, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Renewable fuels and chemicals as well as algae are some of the promising areas San Francisco, Calif.-based CMEA Capital is looking to make investments, says its founder Tom Baruch. Full Story »

Pound-for-pound, cleantech deals have a British twist

June 25, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - UK investors put their pounds to work this week in cleantech startups and new funds. Details of this, plus we spot 30 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »
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