Clean diesel

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 »

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 »

Thar Technologies looks at India's karanj, jatropha for biodiesel

December 3, 2008 - News brief - Pennsylvania company using $2M U.S. government grant to develop one-step biodiesel process to be used in new plant. Full Story »

$4.8B flows in cleantech sector this week

November 13, 2008 - Exclusive - Leading a massive week for cleantech, Brazilian company raises $1B for renewables. This, and details of 35 other deals we saw this week. Full Story »

Mission NewEnergy claims breakthrough at bioethanol pilot plant

November 12, 2008 - News brief - Indian pilot plant produces cellulosic ethanol with waste material from jatropha and other non-food agriculture. Full Story »

Microbes drive new Amyris biodiesel plant

November 11, 2008 - Exclusive - 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 »

Cheaper feedstock revives Chinese biodiesel plant

November 11, 2008 - News brief - China Clean Energy resumes production as the price of biodiesel increases and the price of feedstock drops. Full Story »

Indonesia, S. Korea partner for seaweed biodiesel

November 6, 2008 - News brief - Joint venture plans to develop biofuel using South Korea's research and Indonesia's vast seaweed supplies. Full Story »

Neil Young: Rockin' in the clean world

November 4, 2008 - Best of the web - Singer launches cleantech company to convert gas guzzlers into plug-in systems with natural gas backups, which can also help power homes. Full Story »
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