Tel Aviv’s first green hi-rise, Ohio-Israel partnership, Volkswagon and more headlines related to Israeli cleantech and the environment. Image via [nivs].
During the week of July 20, 2010, “wind prediction” company, Pentalum raised $9 million. Tensions between Israel and Lebanon over natural gas in the Mediterranean heated up and Rosetta Green and Seambiotic are partnering to develop improved algal strains for the biofuel industry. For these stories and more, see this week’s headlines below.
Wind
Israeli “Wind Prediction” Company Pentalum Raises $9 Million
Partnerships and Funding
Israelis win prestigious ERC grants
LN Greentech Creates a Cleantech Click Between Ohio and Israel
Natural Gas
Natural Gas “War” Between Israel and Lebanon Could Lead to a “Drill Race”
Electric Car
Volkswagen Group seeking technology in Israel
EBOOM CAPITAL: KHOSLA VENTURES – ONE VC’S BETS ON NEXT-GEN BIOFUEL
In Israel
Israelis win prestigious ERC grants
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