Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Ford Motor Company and its financing subsidiary, Ford Motor Credit Company, introduced the North America auto industry’s first sustainable financing framework, focusing on and paying for ambitious plans in vehicle electrification and other environmental and social areas. Vigeo Eiris, an arm of Moody’s Corp.,

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Hydrogen-electric plane developer ZeroAvia has completed another successful financing round, led by some of its previous investors and some new ones. So far, its sustainable technology has amassed some heavy hitters’ interest (and funding) in the segment to help push development forward. This included a 20 million euro £20m (23.7M

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

In addition to new investors BlackRock and Sinobioway, existing investors also participated in this financing. The technology converts non-recyclable, non-compostable municipal solid waste into methanol, ethanol and other widely-used chemicals. Sinobioway is a leading Chinese company engaged in the bio-economy. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

Lilac Solutions has developed and patented an ion-exchange technology that can significantly improve efficiency, costs and sustainability of extracting lithium from brine resources ( earlier post ). The BMW investment was part of Lilac’s just-closed US$150-million Series B financing.

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MARCH 10, 2023

ClearFlame Engine Technologies has raised $30 million in Series B funding to bring to market innovative solutions that power heavy-duty engines with clean, renewable fuels and create a viable business solution to reduce carbon and soot. Earlier post.) Federal Department of Energy funding moved us from concept to patent.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Group14 Technologies announced $18 million in new financing from Amperex Technologies Limited (ATL), Showa Denko (SDK), Cabot Corporation, BASF Venture Capital, and OVP Venture Partners. —Rick Luebbe, Co-Founder and CEO, Group14 Technologies. It is innovative materials that will create the greatest impact.

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MARCH 31, 2020

Via , a company that provides digital infrastructure to power public mobility in cities around the world ( earlier post ), has raised a Series E financing led by EXOR. The financing values the company at $2.25 EXOR is one of Europe’s largest diversified holding companies controlled by the Agnelli family.

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EV Obssesion

AUGUST 1, 2021

The post Tritium & Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation II Announce Agreement for PIPE Financing By Palantir Technologies Inc. to Support Business Combination appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2021

The technology can serve the fast-growing electrified vehicles and hydrogen transportation markets. Skeleton Technologies partnered with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology to complete the development of the SuperBattery.( Enabling carbon-neutral electrification is a key priority for Marubeni Corporation. Earlier post.)

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JULY 1, 2023

announced that, following the finalization of the definitive agreements with Nikola Corporation as per the terms sheet described on 9 May 2023, its subsidiary Iveco S.p.A. Iveco Group N.V.

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JUNE 15, 2023

OXCCU, a company spun-out from the University of Oxford in 2021 that is focused on converting carbon dioxide and hydrogen into industrial and consumer products ( earlier post ), completed an £18-million (US$22.8 million) Series A financing round.

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AUGUST 3, 2014

We believe that clean distributed power generation from fuel cells will be one of the key technologies that drive our country toward a cleaner energy future. FuelCell Energy intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for project development, project finance, working capital support and general corporate purposes.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Global corporate funding (including venture capital funding, public market, and debt financing) for the Battery Storage, Smart Grid, and Energy Efficiency sectors in Q3 2020 came to $3.2 Despite COVID-19, total corporate funding for the Battery Storage, Smart Grid, and Energy Efficiency sectors in 9M 2020 was 75% higher with $4.7

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2020

According to the report, global VC funding (venture capital, private equity, and corporate venture capital) for Battery Storage, Smart Grid, and Efficiency companies in 2019 was 18% lower with $2.3 In 2019, VC funding into Battery Storage companies increased by 103% to $1.7 billion compared to $2.8 billion raised in 2018.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2013

Canada-based waste-to-biofuels company Enerkem Inc. million) financing, which brings total equity investment raised by Enerkem in 2013 to C$87 million (US$82.7 Enerkem’s technology platform is a 4-step thermochemical process that consists of: feedstock preparation. recently closed a C$50-million (US$47.6-million) gasification.

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

million in Series C financing. The company also announced the formation of a new Industry Advisory Board, and its selection as a semi-finalist in the Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) Energy Security Prize. Achates Power, Inc., director of engine research at Southwest Research Institute and 2002 SAE president. Diesel Engines'

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

As part of JJE’s upcoming IPO at The Science and Technology Innovation (STAR) Board on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Allison will make a strategic investment of 264 million CNY (approx. US$42 million). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2022

South 8 Technologies, a developer of electrolyte formulations for next-generation lithium batteries, has raised $12 million in Series A financing, led by Anzu Partners with participation from LG Technology Ventures, Shell Ventures, Foothill Ventures, and Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC). CEO of South 8 Technologies.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2014

a leading renewable technology, chemical products, and next generation biofuels company, has closed a private debt financing with Whitebox Advisors LLC consisting of a senior secured term loan exchangeable into senior secured convertible debentures. million in convertible debentures within 90 days of closing of the Financing.

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JULY 21, 2020

Total corporate funding (including venture capital funding, public market, and debt financing) for Battery Storage, Smart Grid, and Efficiency companies in 1H 2020 was down 38% year-over-year (YoY) with $1.5 VC funding in Battery Storage companies in 1H 2020 was down by 61%, with $536 million in 14 deals compared to $1.4

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Group14 Technologies, a developer of a micronized silicon-carbon powder, tunable by design and drop-in ready, has secured $17 million in Series B funding led by SK Materials, one of the world’s top manufacturers of special gases and industrial gases, with participation from returning investor OVP Venture Partners.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Cornish Lithium ( earlier post ), a mineral exploration and development company based in Cornwall, UK, secured an investment package of up to £18 million (US$24 million) from TechMet Limited, a leading technology metals investment company. In Cornwall, lithium is contained within mica minerals (zinnwaldite and lepidolite).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Xiaomi Corporation, a global leader in the technology and consumer electronics sector, is joining as a strategic investor. Xiaomi Corporation and Xpeng Motors have achieved significant progress through in-depth collaboration in developing technologies connecting smart phones and smart cars.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2019

A combined $210 million was raised by battery storage, smart grid, and energy efficiency companies in Q1 2019—a 55.5% Total corporate funding (including VC, debt, and public market financing) in battery storage came to $130 million in nine deals compared to $110 million in 14 deals in Q4 2018. Smart Grid.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

million Series A financing round led by prominent Silicon Valley venture fund, Playground Global, with the investor syndicate comprising Fortescue Future Industries, Coatue, Global Founders Capital, Plug Power, Airbus Ventures, JetBlue Technology Ventures, Toyota AI Ventures, Sojitz Corporation, and Future Shape.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

Carbon Motors Corporation, developer of a diesel-engined law enforcement vehicle ( earlier post ), announced that the US Department of Energy (DOE) has indicated that it will not proceed with Carbon’s $310 million application for a direct loan under the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) program. —William Li.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2014

Pinnacle Engines also announced closure of its Series C financing, bringing total investment in the company to more than $30 million. Comprising individuals known and respected for their extensive experience in Asian markets, the Board will offer strategic business and technological advice to Pinnacle Engines’ executive team.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2022

SafeAI, a global leader in autonomous heavy equipment, announced a collaboration with Siemens today to create an autonomous, zero emission heavy vehicle fleet for Obayashi Corporation. In May 2022, the companies began retrofitting the first 45 ton vehicle, which is expected to be ready by the end of 2022.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2022

Australia-based Hysata, which is commercializing capillary-fed electrolysis technology developed at the University of Wollongong ( earlier post ) has closed its oversubscribed Series A funding round of $42.5 kWh/kg), delivering a giant leap in performance and cost over incumbent technologies, which typically operate at 75% or less.

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Electric Vehicles India

JANUARY 20, 2023

One of the top companies in the electric automobile market, Saera Electric Auto Private Limited (SEAPL), has agreed to finance vehicles through the non-banking financial corporation (NBFC), AMU Leasing Pvt. This is the first NBFC solely focused on the EV ecosystem that is run by women and driven by AI and technology.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Global VC funding (venture capital, private equity, and corporate venture capital) for Battery Storage, Smart Grid, and Efficiency companies in the first 9 months (9M) of 2018 was 8% higher at more than $1.3 Total corporate funding (including venture capital funding, public market, and debt financing) in 9M 2018 was down with $3.3

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2022

With this level of cell energy efficiency—well above International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) 2050 target and significantly better than existing electrolyzer technologies—hydrogen production cost could be well below US$1.50/kg. kWh/kg, compared to 75 percent or less for existing electrolyser technologies. Hoang, A.L.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2012

The BASF subsidiary led a $50-million financing round, joined by new and existing investors. The Plantrose technology could allow us in the future to broaden our use of renewable raw materials while improving the cost effectiveness of our value chains even further. Earlier post.) —Mike Hamilton, Renmatix CEO.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2014

Exelon Corporation will provide equity financing for 21 megawatts (MW) of Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) projects at 75 commercial facilities in California, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. Exelon Corporation is the US’ leading competitive energy provider, with 2013 revenues of approximately $24.9 billion.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Agilyx Corporation has secured a new round of Series C funding worth $25 million, led by new investor Keating Capital and joined by existing investors Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers, Saffron Hill Ventures, Waste Management, Total Energy Ventures International, an affiliate of Total S.A., Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Stage 1 Ventures led the round with participation from Air Waves Wireless Electricity and a strategic investment by Mitsubishi Corporation through its US subsidiary, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas). WiTricity technology can power enabled EVs without sacrificing energy efficiency or speed compared to conventional plug-in chargers.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

a pioneer in materials science and renewable energy technologies, today voluntarily filed a petition for relief under Chapter 11 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. On 13 February ECD sold its majority owned subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company, Inc. Solar Integrated Technologies, Inc. Earlier post.)

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