New Mercedes Hybrid Powered by Lithium-Ion Battery
Daimler is purchasing batteries from Continental AG for its new S-Class hybrids.
Gaiam Announces IPO for Real Goods Solar
Lifestyle media company, Gaiam, takes its solar installation company public.
EnviTec Biogas Enters Indian Market
German biogas company contracts to build 30 facilities in India for EUR 30 million.
British Columbia Introduces First Consumer Carbon Tax!
Carbon gets a price in BC, income taxes come down too.
DOE Chooses Three VC Firms to Work With National Labs
KPC&B is among the three firms chosen to help commercialize technology developed in national labs.
DOE Invests $33.8M in Four Cellulosic Ethanol Companies
Companies chosen for ability to produce enzymes at a commercial-scale, and sound business strategy to market the enzymes or enzyme production systems in biorefinery operations.
Bernanke Backs Lower Tariff on Brazil Ethanol
Fed Chief gives his two cents on the ethanol vs. food debate.
Flexcar Merger off to a Bumpy Start
Companies offering share plans for vehicles are suffering from recent consolidations.
Big City Water Agencies Form New National Climate Alliance
Eight of the nation's largest water agencies have formed an unprecedented coalition.
Solar Power to Rule in 20 Years, Futurists Say
Ray Kurzweil is part of a distinguished panel of engineers that says solar power will scale up to produce all energy needs in 20 years.