In the world of energy entrepreneurship, MIT’s course 15.366, better known as MIT Climate & Energy Ventures, is making headlines as a major force in clean energy commercialization.
Author: Nathalie Voit
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Researchers from Northwestern University Discover Metal-Free Alternative for Battery Production
Battery production is a highly energy and water-intensive process. Lithium-ion batteries, which power everyday devices like smartphones, laptops, watches, and even electric vehicles, are sourced from critical materials like cobalt, graphite, and lithium.
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This AI-based Aluminum Recycling Startup Wants to Make Industrial Recycling Easier
Recycling can be complicated. The process can be even more daunting for industrial facilities sorting scrap metals like aluminum and other hard-to-recycle mixed parts. Now, a startup from Fort Wayne, Indiana, has found a way to relieve the burden on manufacturers by leveraging AI.
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This Company is on a Mission to Electrify the Commercial Trucking Industry
While the freight industry has opposed the Biden administration’s costly, unworkable regulations to reduce emissions from heavy-duty trucks, innovators are finding ways to clean up the nation’s existing fleet cost-effectively.
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This Hydrogen Storage Startup Envisions A Breakthrough on the Horizon
A new player in the hydrogen storage market is emerging. California-based H2MOF, co-founded in 2021 by two renowned scientists Fraser Stoddart and Omar Yaghi, is preparing for a technological breakthrough in the field of hydrogen storage. Stoddart won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2016 and has received more than 73 global awards and metals....
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Ten of the World’s Leading Small Modular Reactor Companies
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are disrupting conventional notions surrounding nuclear power. Smaller, more compact, and producing minimal emissions, this innovative alternative to traditional nuclear power is receiving more public and private sector attention as governments scramble to meet global energy needs reliably and responsibly.
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Can This Steam-Based Seed Treatment from Sweden Transform the Agrochemical Market?
In contrast to pesticides, which take a generalized approach to pest control, ThermoSeed’s technology is individually tailored to each seed batch. This is because different seed types require specific combinations of environmental conditions (e.g., humidity, temperature, and time) to achieve optimal health.
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Meet the Company on a Mission to Make Space Exploration More Sustainable
The space race is in full gear. In 2022, the space sector accounted for 0.5% of the nation’s GDP, or $131.8 billion. According to the latest government data, the industry also experienced real GDP growth of 2.3%, higher than the overall U.S. growth rate of 1.9%. Additionally, the space economy has been a significant driver...
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As Holiday Travel Kicks Off, Sustainable Aviation is Gaining Momentum
The holiday season is a time for family and friends. It’s also a time of busy travel, as Thanksgiving and Christmas are among the busiest travel days of the year. With that comes grumbling about congested airports and steep ticket prices. In an effort to reduce costs and reduce the environmental impact of air travel,...
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Impact of Hurricane Helene Highlights Importance of Innovation in Disaster Relief
Investing in more private-sector innovation for the disaster relief industry will help save lives and minimize the harmful effects of future extreme weather events.
