Biofuels

US military funds $35M in research of algae-based jet fuel

December 22, 2008 - News brief - Science Applications International and General Atomics secure contracts through 2010 to help commercialize biofuel for military jets and 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 »

Termites in the gas tank

December 17, 2008 - Best of the web - Researchers study termites' ability to break down wood as the potential solution for cheaply producing alternative fuels. Full Story »

Millennium Finance launches $200M clean energy fund

December 16, 2008 - News brief - Dubai-based firm plans to raise $150 million by March for energy technologies and open an office in India. 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 »

Total grows solar push with $45M funding to Konarka

December 15, 2008 - News brief - Companies plan to partner on R&D in bioplastics and solar as both expand product lines. Full Story »

Small deals in wind, bioplastic, lighting lead the week

December 11, 2008 - Exclusive - Of 26 deals this week, nearly half are worth less than $20 million, while investors launch $5.36 billion in new funds. Full Story »

Coskata gets $40M as pilot ethanol plant nears completion

December 5, 2008 - News brief - Coskata also planning first commercial ethanol-from-biorefuse facility to reach goal of $1 per gallon. Full Story »

Top U.S. bank phases out loans to dirty coal

December 5, 2008 - Best of the web - Bank of America's decision to withhold money from companies that take the tops off mountains is seen as a blow to the coal industry. Full Story »
December 4, 2008 - Exclusive - It’s become an annual tradition. Here’s Cleantech Group Executive Chairman Nicholas Parker with nine trends to watch for in 2009.
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