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New bioplastic from Metabolix and ADM is biodegradable

June 22, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Joint venture between bioscience company and Archer Daniels Midland produces next-gen injection molding bioplastic as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Full Story »

Stealthy Bright Automotive gives hints about electric car launch

March 10, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Indiana-based startup plans to unveil gas-electric plug-in hybrid capable of reaching 400 miles on a tank of gas at Norway auto show in May. Full Story »

Is bacteria cleantech's miracle drug?

February 20, 2009 - by Christine Blackman - MIT researchers say microbes hold the key to many of the industry's biggest challenges, including transportation and carbon emissions. Full Story »

Indian scientists capture carbon with bacteria

February 16, 2009 - by Christine Blackman - India-based researchers say carbon sequestration can produce calcium carbonate for cement or roads. Full Story »

SPX receives $100 million order for geothermal components

June 3, 2008 - by Carli Ghelfi - An additional 225 MW in Icelandic geothermal power plants are expected to be in operation by 2011. Full Story »

Alcoa, Yutong to build aluminum buses in China

September 21, 2007 - by David Ehrlich - The companies say the lighter buses will be more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Full Story »

Alcoa backs Iceland geothermal project

September 11, 2007 - by David Ehrlich - The aluminum giant invested in a deep drilling consortium that's investigating supercritical conditions. Full Story »

Alcoa develops carbon capture for aluminum plants

May 15, 2007 - by Dana Childs - Company now sequestering carbon in a by-product of the aluminum making process. Full Story »

Metabolix and ADM bioplastic fantastic

April 23, 2007 - by Dana Childs - Alcoa and Cereplast now have renewable plastic competition from Metabolix and ADM. Full Story »

Altairnano power play

February 26, 2007 - by Dallas Kachan - Company's quick charging, long lasting nanobatteries are starting to impact auto industry. Full Story »
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