GreatPoint Energy turns polluting coal into cleaner gas, raises $100M

GreatPoint Energy turns polluting coal into cleaner gas, raises $100M

GreatPoint Energy, a company developing a way to turn polluting coal into less-dirty natural gas, has raised a whopping $100 million third round of financing.

The company will use the money to finish proving its technology works in large-scale production which, if successful, will be a… Continue Reading

Greentech roundup: Phoenix Motorcars, Lockyer’s $3.5B solar plan, Photowatt and more

Greentech roundup: Phoenix Motorcars, Lockyer’s $3.5B solar plan, Photowatt and more

Here’s the latest action in green technology (updated):

Phoenix Motorcars, latest electric vehicle company — The Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., company makes electric SUVs and SUTs that can get 130 miles from a 10-minute charge, and is close to signing a $15 million first round of capital from… Continue Reading