The Detroit Auto Show’s cleantech notables: Coskata, EcoMotors, Fisker Automotive

The Detroit Auto Show’s cleantech notables: Coskata, EcoMotors, Fisker Automotive

American automakers have finally learned that fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness count, turning the yearly Detroit Auto Show, which started Sunday, into a lineup of cleantech exhibitions.

Among big-company prototypes like the Chevy Volt and Cadillac Provoq are a handful of smaller firms making significant headway…. Continue Reading

Cleantech roundup: Martin Tobias out at Imperium, solar’s grand future, and more

Cleantech roundup: Martin Tobias out at Imperium, solar’s grand future, and more

If, like us, you took some time off during the past week, you’ve missed a few cleantech news items. To help out, we’ve assembled a quick catch-me-up on a few interesting or significant stories:

1) Martin Tobias out at Imperium Renewables
2) The grand plan for solar… Continue Reading

Secretive Altarock latest to join rush to geothermal

Secretive Altarock latest to join rush to geothermal

A secretive Seattle geothermal technology company called Altarock Energy has raised $4 million in a first round of venture backing from high-profile Silicon Valley investors, the latest in dash by investors to tap into the earth’s heat to generate electricity.

Geothermal has been largely overlooked as… Continue Reading