Transportation

Japan’s Clean Energy Market Attracts Investors

May 23, 2013

Japan is attracting investors due to its rise as a dominant solar market and its innovative clean transportation sector.

Investors Underwhelmed by Tesla Announcement

April 3, 2013

Despite claims that Tesla’s new lease program will make its Model S affordable, investors have their doubts.

$1M NYSERDA Grant Sparks EV Charging Stations in New York City

March 12, 2013

Chargepoint will install the inaugural electric vehicle charging station at The Solaire, a LEED Gold-certified residential building, in Battery Park City in lower Manhattan.

GM to Have 500K EV’s On Road by 2017

March 8, 2013

The carmaker will also make its cars lighter and its engines more fuel efficient.

Audi Commits to Green Vehicles

March 5, 2013

Audi debuts models with new plug-in hybrid technology and innovates with cars that run on synthetic natural gas.

Who Will Become Cleantech Winners in 2013?

January 4, 2013

Cleantech Group CEO lays out the big trends hitting investors’ wallets right now and which sectors will drive investment activity over the next 12-months.

Bankrupt Battery Maker A123’s Deal Still in Play?

December 12, 2012

Although Wanxiang’s purchase of A123 Systems was approved yesterday, there’s still a chance that Johnson Controls could play spoiler.

NRG CEO Pushes Three Technologies as Key to Clean Tech Growth

May 23, 2012

CEO David Crane says three innovative technologies are on the cusp of transforming clean energy.

Siemens Gets $1.6 Million DOE Grant for EV Research

March 22, 2012

Siemens was given a $1.6 million research grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to research ways to cut the cost of electrical vehicle chargers.

New Products+Startups

Pike: Electric Vehicle Battery Assessment

Summary:

The global market for lithium ion batteries is expected to grow by 450% from ’12 to ’17, driven by larger battery packs on electric vehicles, according to Pike Research. This report evaluates 10 of the leading electric vehicle battery manufacturers and rates them on 10 criteria for strategy and execution.