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Taga Hybrid Bike-Stroller and 8 Israel-related Cleantech Headlines, Week of August 16, 2009

Lisa Damast
By Lisa Damast
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During the week of August 16, 2009, researchers from Ben Gurion University began taking steps towards commercializing their cheaper method of reverse-osmosis desalination to clean dirty groundwater. GreenProphet covered Taga’s hybrid bicycle and baby stroller in one and Globes reported on plans to install solar energy systems at Ben Gurion Airport. For these stories and more, check out this week’s 8 Israel-related cleantech headlines below.

Water
Water Desalination Using Novel Method Of Reverse Osmosis Promises High Recovery Levels

Aqua Soft’s Drone Plane Collects Water From Air, Drops It As Rain

Israeli researchers start pilot for new desal technology

Solar/Wind
HelioFocus harnesses the power of wind and sun for electricity

Investments and Partnerships
Venture Capitalists Decrease Risk Appetite

Central Florida seeks business deals with Israel

Inside Israel
Ben Gurion Airport to install solar energy systems

The Taga Hybrid Bike-Stroller Goes from Road to Whole Foods Shopping in 30s Flat

Lisa Damast
Lisa Damasthttp://www.israelinnovation20.com/
Lisa Damast is an online marketing consultant by day and blogger of Israel technology by night. Her blog, Israel Innovation 2.0, provides news and analysis of Israeli technology companies in the enterprise software, Web 2.0 and cleantech sectors. Lisa is also a co-organizer of the Jerusalem Business Networking Forum (JBNF). JBNF helps facilitate online and offline networking among business professionals in Jerusalem, including in the cleantech industry. Lisa made aliyah in August 2007 after receiving a degree in Communication Studies from Boston University in May 2007. Lisa can be reached at lisa (at) greenprophet (dot) com.

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