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US car battery companies seek $1B in federal aid

December 18, 2008 - News brief - New consortium asks government to level playing field with Asian competitors in race to make batteries for electric vehicles. Full Story »

Cleantech deals don't slow in final weeks of '08

December 18, 2008 - Exclusive - Cleantech closes the year with a bang, with a record 41 deals announced that span efficiency, biopesticides, solar and biofuels. Full Story »

Think halts electric car production, plans layoffs

December 17, 2008 - News brief - Norwegian government rejects electric automaker's plea for $40 million in loan guarantees. Full Story »

Battery maker Imara emerges from stealth

December 16, 2008 - Exclusive - Formerly Lion Cells, lithium-ion battery maker plans for commercial production in 2009. Full Story »

Ping-pong powered cars?

December 16, 2008 - Best of the web - Swedish researcher proposes 'car of the future' fueled by hydrogen-filled ping-pong balls. Full Story »

PowerGenix batteries hit US retail market

December 16, 2008 - News brief - Ritz Camera begins selling rechargeable AA batteries using proprietary nickel-zinc technology. Full Story »

China's BYD sells first mass-produced plug-in cars

December 15, 2008 - News brief - Warren Buffett-backed automaker targets Chinese market with its eye on the U.S. and Europe in 2011. Full Story »

GreenSmith launches backup battery for grid

December 5, 2008 - Exclusive - System could be paired with renewable energy sources to better align power supply with power demand. Full Story »

Ag tech, fuel cells thrive in busy week for deals

December 4, 2008 - Exclusive - Two sectors that cater to developing economies pull $31 million in funding in a week of 26 deals across the globe. Full Story »

Infinite Power raises $13M to ramp thin-film batteries

December 3, 2008 - Exclusive - Stealth micro-energy device maker becomes first to reach commercial scale for this technology, with shipments slated to start this month. Full Story »
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