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Maxwell Tech to boost fuel efficiency with ultracapacitors

September 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - German automotive electronics supplier Continental AG signs deal with Maxwell to enable stop-start systems in vehicles to reduce fuel consumption. Full Story »

Biggest energy efficiency deal of '09 goes to Serious Materials

September 22, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Silicon Valley-based company brings in $60 million in venture capital to further develop next-gen green building products. Full Story »

Cleantech sector offers big potential for nanomaterials

September 22, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Who wins when it comes to intermediate products that use nanotech? Report says the highest growth companies are developing energy storage and solar cells. Full Story »

Tyco scores $120M contract at Australia's largest desal plant

September 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Desalination plant is expected to provide 40 billion gallons of drinking water per year for drought-sticken Melbourne area. Full Story »

EnerNOC ‘scratching surface’ of demand response market

September 18, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - CEO Tim Healy eyes potential for his Boston company with utilities being incented to spend more on energy efficiency. So he's squaring off with the U.S. Feds. Full Story »

Rubicon rides LED boom

September 17, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Shares rise 44 percent over two weeks as demand for LCD televisions causes makers of LEDs and related products to increase production from 30 percent to 100 percent of capacity, says analyst. Full Story »

Textiles a surprise winner in $229M week for cleantech

September 17, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Private equity deals pick up steam, with British investors leading more than $165 million in funding. Details of this, plus we spot 28 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

What do EcoMotors and Seambiotic have in common?

September 14, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Both the U.S.-based engine maker and an Israeli developer of marine microalgae announced new CEOs today. 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 »

Boston Forum: That’s a wrap

September 11, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - The Cleantech Group’s 23rd forum comes to a close, leaving participants with latest insights into the cleantech sector and potential new investment opportunities. Full Story »
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