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Cleantech may have seen the worst, rebounding to $1.2B in 2Q09

July 1, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Investment in electric vehicles, biofuels and advanced batteries are booming, while solar is in its lowest slump yet, according to new findings today from the Cleantech Group. Full Story »

LS9, P&G team up for sustainable chemicals

May 19, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Procter and Gamble plans to help California-based startup commercialize its renewable chemicals to make consumer products. Full Story »

Stealthy Khosla-backed battery startup driving economic makeover?

April 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Michigan targets lithium ion battery makers for tax incentives to help create next-generation automobile stronghold. Full Story »

Ausra scores $25.5M for new equipment sales focus

April 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Previous and new investors pump equity into solar thermal equipment sales business, just three months after Ausra announced layoffs. Full Story »

Coskata gets $40M as pilot ethanol plant nears completion

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

Microbes drive new Amyris biodiesel plant

November 11, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - California company's first pilot plant is expected to help secure certification as Amyris aims for $2 per gallon commercial sales by June 2010. Full Story »

Vinod Khosla and Cleantech Group's Dallas Kachan

Video thumbnail for Vinod Khosla speaks with Cleantech Group's Dallas Kachan Khosla weighs in on what he learned in the transition from IT to cleantech, and speculates about India's emergence as a clean technology power with Cleantech Group Managing Director Dallas Kachan. Watch Video »

Ausra grabs $60M, loses founder

October 1, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Solar thermal developer plans to use funding to finish first U.S. utility-scale plant as new leadership guides company in international growth. Full Story »

Cleantech investment breaks all-time record

October 1, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - New high investment watermark in Q3 comes amid financial turmoil. How long can the party last? Full Story »

Khosla-backed Coskata, EcoMotors come out of stealth

January 14, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The venture capital firm covers all the transportation bases from cellulosic ethanol to fuel efficient engines. Full Story »
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