June 13th, 2011

Proterra Raises $30 Million To Mass Produce Electric Buses

Golden, Colorado-based Proterra, Inc.— the makers of electric commercial vehicles, systems and charging stations for them— raised $30 million, the company announced today. The investment was led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) and joined by GM Ventures, Mitsui & Co., Vision Ridge Partners and 88 Green Ventures.

According to a press statement today, Proterra will use its new… → Read More

May 11th, 2011

America's First Pipeline-Fed, Hydrogen Fueling Station Now Open In Los Angeles

America’s first pipeline-fed, retail hydrogen fueling station opened in Torrance, California, within Los Angeles county on Tuesday. The station will provide hydrogen for fuel cell and hybrid vehicles in the area. It was built through a joint effort by Toyota, Air Products and Shell alternative energies, with funding from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the U.S. → Read More

February 4th, 2011

New GroundLink App Lets Travelers Book A Green Limo, Shuttle or Car Service

GroundLink — a New York City transportation technology and travel services business — released a new mobile app this week. The second iPhone app from the company, GroundLink allows users to book a hybrid, electric or otherwise clean-vehicle car, shuttle or limo to get around cities around the world.

Users can also opt to book a ride by lowest price, highest service rating or soonest and… → Read More