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EEStor ultracapacitors to run LightEVs cars

October 2, 2008 - by Massie Santos Ballon - Exclusive deal for power packs expected to let two- and three-wheeled vehicles go at least 100 miles on a single charge. Full Story »

Proton Motor debuts first fuel cell passenger ship

August 29, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Hybrid system powers 100-passenger ferry with gel batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. Full Story »

Bovine excrement in Texas

July 31, 2008 - Cleantech.com Quote o' the week
"It's all certified. No bullsh*t in this."
— Richard Weir, EEStor president and CEO, on his company's ultracapacitor progress (full story »)

Zenn gearing up for EEStor-powered car

March 31, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - A highway-speed vehicle with an ultracapacitor from stealthy EEStor is due to roll out in the fall of 2009. Full Story »

Lockheed Martin to use EEStor's ultracapacitors

January 10, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The defense contractor plans to integrate and market EEStor's units for military and homeland security applications. Full Story »

Maxwell, Continental AG in ultracapacitor contract

January 7, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The energy storage elements will be used in a stabilization system Continental is developing for a major automaker. Full Story »

Eight cleantech developments to watch for in 2008

December 18, 2007 - Exclusive - Enjoyed our 'seven for 2007' roundup? Here’s Cleantech Group Chairman Nicholas Parker on eight trends to watch for in 2008.

Wal-Mart & Microsoft's new cleantech deals

October 25, 2007 - by Dallas Kachan - Two giants in their industries today signaled new initiatives to accelerate adoption of clean technologies. Full Story »

Balanson out at Maxwell

Ultracapacitor maker Maxwell Technologies (NASDAQ: MXWL) has a new capo this morning.

The company announced today that CEO Richard D. Balanson is moving to become a part-employee and function as a senior technical advisor.

In today's announcement, Balanson gave the ol' "we're at an inflection point" statement, followed up with the venerable "it's now time for someone else to guide the company through the next phase of its growth and development."

Balanson had been at the post since 1999.

The company is trading at $14.55 this morning, down significantly from $22.21 a year ago.

Two more IPOs to watch for

May 10, 2007 - by Dana Childs - A British solar co. and California clean fuel co. are soon to trade publicly. Read about these, and almost $1B trading hands, in this week's roundup. Full Story »
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