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Cleantech patents on an upward curve

August 27, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Fuel cell technology emerges as the top category of 274 new alternative energy-related patents filed in the second quarter of 2009.  Full Story »

GS Yuasa to raise $397M for Li-ion battery development

July 13, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Japanese battery maker plans to issue 40 million new shares to invest in lithium-ion battery production equipment at its three subsidiaries. Full Story »

Tata Motors plans eco-car for 2012 in Thailand

June 10, 2009 - Best of the web - Automaker invests $147 million in development project for mini vehicle that could qualify for incentives from the Thai government. Full Story »

Japan considers subsidizing hybrids

April 3, 2009 - by Lizette Wilson Chapman - Government subsidies could cut costs to consumers by as much as 25 percent. Full Story »

Toyota plans to take on Honda with low-cost hybrid for 2011

March 25, 2009 - Best of the web - Automaker Toyota confirms it's planning for the Yaris hybrid to compete with the Honda Insight in Japan and the U.S. Full Story »

Hyundai plans fuel-cell car for 2012

October 28, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - South Korea's largest automaker expects commercial production of the fuel-cell vehicle three years after its planned hybrid-electric car. Full Story »

Norway fast-tracks hydrogen highway

October 20, 2008 - by Massie Santos Ballon - Mazda zooms down Norway’s hydrogen highway, but California focuses on keeping its hydrogen-fueled cars close. Full Story »

EPA tightens emissions on small engines

September 5, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Industry will need to retool for new standards in the U.S. on gas-powered equipment including lawn mowers, weed trimmers and speedboats. Full Story »

Hyundai plans to sell hybrid in U.S. in 2010

August 22, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - The Korean automaker decides to use lithium ion batteries for the gas-electric hybrid sedan. Full Story »

Water-fueled car: too good to be true?

June 18, 2008 - by Carli Ghelfi - Amid speculation, Japan's Genepax fights criticism and soft-pedals its breakthrough water-based fuel cell claims. Full Story »
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