Natural Gas Vehicle Stock News; Clean Energy Fuels, EVCARCO

February 15, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) Investorideas.com a leader in cleantech investor research, reports on recent clean energy news and natural gas vehicle news for investors following the sector. EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) reports it will sell Class 3-5 Commercial Compressed Natural Gas Powered Trucks at Its Green Auto Dealerships and Clean Energy Fuels (Nasdaq:CLNE) announces it will report Fourth Quarter 2010 Financial Results on March 10th.

Natural Gas Vehicle Sector Snapshot
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq:CLNE) trading at $12.19, up 0.02 (0.16%) 1:19PM EST
EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) trading at .0621
WESTPORT INNOVATIONS INC. ( Toronto: WPT.TO) trading at $15.27, down 0.21 (1.36%)
Market Snapshot

• Dow 12,223.88 -44.31 -0.36%
• Nasdaq 2,808.74 -8.44 -0.30%
• S&P 500 1,328.26 -4.06 -0.30%
• 10 Yr Bond (%) 3.6290% +0.0150
• Oil 84.08 -0.73 -0.86%
• Gold 1,372.40 +7.80 +0.57%

Company Snapshots
EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) (www.evcarco.com) is an automotive retail group dedicated to deploying a franchised coast-to-coast network of environmentally friendly dealerships and vehicles.
About Clean Energy Fuels (Nasdaq:CLNE)
Clean Energy fuels more than 19,900 vehicles at 211 strategic locations across the United States and Canada with a broad customer base in the refuse, transit, trucking, shuttle, taxi, airport and municipal fleet markets. It owns (70%) and operates a landfill gas facility in Dallas that produces renewable methane gas, or biomethane, for delivery in the nation's gas pipeline network. It owns and operates LNG production plants in Willis, Texas and Boron, Calif. with combined capacity of 260,000 LNG gallons per day and that are designed to expand to 340,000 LNG gallons per day as demand increases. NorthStar, a wholly owned subsidiary, is the recognized leader in LNG/LCNG (liquefied to compressed natural gas) fueling system technologies and station construction and operations. BAF Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, is a leading provider of natural gas vehicle systems and conversions for taxis, vans, pick-up trucks and shuttle buses. IMW Industries, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary based in Canada, is a leading supplier of compressed natural gas equipment for vehicle fueling and industrial applications with more than 1,000 installations in 24 countries.
Recent News
Natural Gas News; EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) to Sell Class 3-5 Commercial Compressed Natural Gas Powered Trucks at Its Green Auto Dealerships
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FT. WORTH, TX - February 15, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) - EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) announced today that it will sell CNG powered Foton MD 3000 medium-duty class 3-5 trucks at its green auto dealerships. Foton Motor Co. is the largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in China, its existing assets are in excess of 5 Billion Dollars U.S. and they have a staff of 28,000 employees. Foton has the capacity to produce up to 26,000 units of the Foton MD 3000 medium-duty class 3-5 trucks a year.
Full news: http://www.investorideas.com/news/2011/energy/02151.asp
Clean Energy Fuels to Report Fourth Quarter 2010 Financial Results on March 10
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SEAL BEACH, Calif. - February 15, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) - Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq:CLNE - News) announced today it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 after market close on Thursday, March 10, followed by an investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time). President and Chief Executive Officer of Clean Energy Andrew J. Littlefair and Chief Financial Officer Rick Wheeler will host the call.
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Clean Energy Stocks; EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) to Sell Class 3-5 Commercial Compressed Natural Gas Powered Trucks

Clean Energy Stocks; EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) to Sell Class 3-5 Commercial Compressed Natural Gas Powered Trucks



FT. WORTH, TX - February 15, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) - EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) announced today that it will sell CNG powered Foton MD 3000 medium-duty class 3-5 trucks at its green auto dealerships. Foton Motor Co. is the largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in China, its existing assets are in excess of 5 Billion Dollars U.S. and they have a staff of 28,000 employees. Foton has the capacity to produce up to 26,000 units of the Foton MD 3000 medium-duty class 3-5 trucks a year.


The MD 3000 and LD1000 are versatile for multi-use applications and are equipped with cargo delivery bodies. The vehicle's chassis and Euro-style cab design allows for easy multi-conversions for uses such as street sweepers and refuse collection. The truck will allow businesses and municipalities to have a high quality, environmentally friendly, domestically produced clean natural gas solution for all of their truck needs.
Mack Sanders, CEO of EVCARCO, stated, "The MD 3000 and LD1000 CNG powered truck will allow our green auto dealerships to enter the commercial sales arena with a high quality versatile environmentally friendly medium duty truck, DOT compliant and with a full warranty. We expect to receive the first CNG powered Foton 3000 next month. Government support and mandates, which have been the key to the adoption of natural-gas vehicles in the U.S. recently, has confirmed our vision. Our team has worked diligently for some time with the manufacturer's distributor on the development of this project and we are pleased with the results."


For more information on EVCARCO, Inc., please view: www.evcarco.com. Shareholder inquiries should be directed to (972) 571-1624.

EVCARCO, Inc. is the first automotive retail group dedicated to deploying a coast-to-coast network of environmentally friendly franchised dealerships and vehicles. EVCARCO is bringing to market the most advanced clean technologies available in plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and pre-owned hybrid vehicles. We live in the communities we work in; our corporate culture reflects the greening aspirations of our customers. Our dealerships are not just a place to buy a vehicle; they are a warm embrace of eco-culture, a place where like minded individuals can interact while getting a quick AltEng refill on their way to work.



This Press Release contains certain forward looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the results of ongoing clinical studies, economic conditions, product and technology development, production efficiencies, product demand, competitive products, competitive environment, successful testing and government regulatory issues. Additional risks are identified in the company's filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



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Nanotechnology Stocks; mPhase Technical Research Published in the Journal of Porous Materials

NORWALK, CT - February 14, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC.BB:XDSL), a leader in the development of Smart Surfaces and advanced battery technologies, today announced that an article describing research they are conducting in developing techniques for giving hydrophobic and superhydrophobic repelling properties to non-silicon materials, such as glass fibers, for use in potential applications or devices benefiting from microfluidic delivery and energy storage, have been showcased in a recent issue of the Journal of Porous Materials.

The Journal of Porous Materials is an international, interdisciplinary periodical focused on the rapid publication of high quality, peer-reviewed papers on synthesis, processing, characterization and evaluation of all porous materials. The journal addresses the dramatic pace of progress in the design and synthesis, characterization and property evaluation of porous materials for catalysis, separations and sensors. The title of the article, "Preparation and Electrowetting Transitions on Superhydrophobic/Hydrophilic Bi-layer Structures," presents a simplified and cost reduced method of preparing porous superhydrophobic materials using glass fiber materials and special coatings developed by the mPhase team. The materials presented by the mPhase team show all of the attributes of the previously reported Si-based materials, while showing new and improved characteristics such as flexible, compliant nature, simple fabrication route from the widely used, commercially available glass fiber materials and, potentially, dramatically reduced fabrication cost. The article goes on to describe how the structures of the filter material provide for the "surface roughness" on the micro and nano-scale, which is required for achieving a superhydrophobic state. The article demonstrates how this approach can be used to prepare fibrous, non-silicon materials as potential approaches for separating mixtures such as water and gasoline or oil, while repelling the water and preventing it from permeating through the fiber material and as flexible substrates for lab-on-a-chip analytical devices.
The article on the bi-layer materials can be found online at the publisher�s web site with the following URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10934-010-9406-0. A courtesy copy of the article can also be found on the mPhase web site at http://www.mphasetech.com/pdfarticles/mphase_hydrophilic.pdf
About mPhase Technologies, Inc.
mPhase Technologies is introducing a revolutionary Smart Surface technology enabled by breakthroughs in nanotechnology, MEMS processing and microfluidics. Our Smart Surface technology has potential applications within drug delivery systems, lab on a chip analytic systems, self cleaning systems, liquid and chemical sensor systems, and filtration systems. mPhase has pioneered its first Smart Surface enabled product, the mPhase Smart NanoBattery.
In addition to the Smart Surface technology, mPhase recently introduced its first product, the mPower Emergency Illuminator, an award-winning product designed by Porsche Design Studio. http://www.mpowertech.com
More information about the company can be found at http://www.mPhaseTech.com.
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As a cautionary note to investors, certain matters discussed in this press release may be forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions; general competitive factors; acceptance of the Company s products in the market; the Company s success in technology and product development; the Company s ability to execute its business model and strategic plans; and all the risks and related information described from time to time in the Company s SEC filings, including the financial statements and related information contained in the Company s SEC Filing. mPhase assumes no obligation to update the information in this release.
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Electric Car Stocks Investor Alert; EVCARCO Breaks Through 52 Week High - Trading up 40.35%

February 14, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) Investorideas.com a leader in cleantech investor research, reports on electric car stocks and battery stocks news and trading.
Electric car stock EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) (www.evcarco.com) broke through its 52 week high in Friday�s market and is trading at $0.08, up 0.0230 (40.35%) in early morning trading. Volume as of this release was over 2.5 million shares traded.
Company Snapshot
EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) (www.evcarco.com) is an automotive retail group dedicated to deploying a franchised coast-to-coast network of environmentally friendly dealerships and vehicles.

Market Snapshot

• Dow 12,247.08 -26.18 -0.21%
• Nasdaq 2,814.36 +4.92 +0.18%
• S&P 500 1,329.22 +0.07 +0.01%
• 10 Yr Bond (%) 3.6330% -0.0130
• Oil 85.59 +0.01 +0.01%

Gold 1,363.70 +3.80 +0.28%
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AeroDrive, Inc. completes design of 2MW Continuously Variable Transmission for Utility-scale Wind Turbines

AeroDrive, Inc. completes design of 2MW Continuously Variable Transmission for Utility-scale Wind Turbines

February 14, 2011 (investorideas.com renewable energy/green news) AeroDrive, Inc. has completed design work on a 2MW capacity continuously variable transmission (CVT) for utility-scale wind turbines, that utilizes our patented technology. This 2MW CVT is a full scale proof-of-technology test rig that is being prepared for a proposed qualification bench test effort at the U.S. National Renewable Energy Labs facility in Golden, Colorado.

Our reliable, high-efficiency CVT design allows the use of synchronous AC generators in utility-scale wind turbine drivetrains of 10MW or more. Our CVT, with its high frequency control response and wide range of drive ratios, extends wind turbine operating limits, provides effective rotor and drivetrain gust load alleviation, provides higher quality power to the grid, and significantly reduces the turbine's lifetime Cost Of Energy (COE).
AeroDrive's mechanical CVT also provides a more efficient and cost effective alternative to the expensive license fees required for using a less efficient DFIG-type variable speed design.
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Electric Car Stocks Trading Alert; EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) up 31.03% in morning trading

February 11, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) Investorideas.com
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reports on electric car stocks and battery stocks news and trading.

Electric car stock EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) (www.evcarco.com) is trading at 0.0380,
up 0.0090 (31.03%) in morning trading.

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and vehicles.

Market Snapshot
Dow 12,218.32 -10.97 -0.09%
Nasdaq 2,788.04 -2.41 -0.09%
S&P 500 1,320.03 -1.84 -0.14%
10 Yr Bond(%) 3.6480% -0.0600
Oil 86.37 -0.32 -0.37%

Gold 1,363.80 +1.90 +0.14%

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Nanotechnology Stocks; mPhase Technologies Signs 3 Year CRADA with US Army

LITTLE FALLS, NJ - February 9, 2011 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC.BB:XDSL) today announced that it has signed a 3 year CRADA (Cooperative Research and Development Agreement) with the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center (ARDEC) at Picatinny, New Jersey.

The purpose of the agreement is to continue to cooperatively test and evaluate the mPhase Smart NanoBattery, including new design features and functionally appropriate for DoD based systems requiring portable power sources. The army researchers will further evaluate the prototypes using the Army's testing facilities at Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey in order to potentially incorporate the technologies into research and development and other programs sponsored by Picatinny.
The research agreement is supported by the Fuze & Precision Armaments Technology Directorate. ARDEC engineers and scientists will be evaluating and determining the technologies applicability for gun fired munitions at ARDEC's power and energy systems competency.
"This agreement is an important and continued validation of our technology," said Ron Durando, president and CEO of mPhase Technologies. "We are looking forward to working with the US Army scientists to drive our technology into leading edge military applications."
Earlier testing with Picatinny demonstrated extreme resiliency to shock and acceleration of the SmartBattery prototypes, surviving tests that subjected them to high acceleration of over 30,000 G-forces. (One g is equal to the pull of gravity at sea level.) The tests, which involved both simulations out of an air-gun and live testing of firing projectiles out of a tank, indicated that the underlying nanostructure of the prototype power cell could withstand extreme shock if used in military applications.
About mPhase Technologies, Inc.
mPhase Technologies is introducing a revolutionary Smart Surface technology enabled by breakthroughs in nanotechnology, MEMS processing and microfluidics. Our Smart Surface technology has potential applications within drug delivery systems, lab on a chip analytic systems, self cleaning systems, liquid and chemical sensor systems, and filtration systems. mPhase has pioneered its first Smart Surface enabled product, the mPhase Smart NanoBattery.
In addition to the Smart Surface technology, mPhase recently introduced its first product, the mPower Emergency Illuminator, an award winning product designed by PorscheDesign Studio and sold via the mPower website: http://www.mpowertech.com.
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Electric Car Stocks News Alert; Department of Energy releases Report, "One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015"

February 9, 2011 (www.investorideas.com renewable energy /green newswire) Investorideas.com a leader in cleantech investor research, reports on electric car stocks and battery stocks trading following a report released yesterday by the Department of Energy, One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015 . Headlines for yesterday's trading in the electric car stocks sector reflected the renewed investor interest.

While the stocks are trading down this morning from yesterday�s highs, the DOE�s bullish report has investors looking for the long term.
Sector Snapshot

• A123 Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGM: AONE) trading at $ 9.65, down 0.27 (2.72%) 12:22PM EST
• ENER1, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEV) trading at $ 3.83, down 0.1525 (3.83%) 12:21PM EST
• Ecotality, Inc. (NasdaqCM: ECTY) trading at $ 3.78 0.00 (0.00%), flat in morning trading
• EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA)) trading at $02, down 0.0040 (16.67%)
• Tesla Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) trading at $ 23.00, down 1.49 (6.08%) 12:24PM EST
• UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM) trading at $ 3.64, down 0.03 (0.82%) 11:53AM EST
• Valence Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:VLNC) trading at $ 1.47, down 0.05 (3.29%) 12:24PM EST
• ZENN MOTOR COMPANY INC. (CDNX: ZNN.V) trading at $ 1.80, down 0.03 (1.64%)

Market Snapshot

• Dow 12,215.74 -17.41 -0.14%
• Nasdaq 2,786.84 -10.21 -0.37%
• S&P 500 1,318.15 -6.42 -0.48%
• 10 Yr Bond (%) 3.7110% -0.0140
• Oil 86.68 -0.26 -0.30%
• Gold 1,365.20 -1.10 -0.08%

Company Snapshots
EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) (www.evcarco.com) is an automotive retail group dedicated to deploying a franchised coast-to-coast network of environmentally friendly dealerships and vehicles.
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM)
UQM Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of power-dense, high-efficiency electric motors, generators and power electronic controllers for the automotive, aerospace, military and industrial markets. A major emphasis for UQM is developing products for the alternative-energy technologies sector, including propulsion systems for electric, hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, under-the-hood power accessories and other vehicle auxiliaries. UQM headquarters, engineering, product development center and manufacturing operation are located in Longmont, Colorado.
Recent News
DOE Releases New Analysis Showing Significant Advances in Electric Vehicle Deployment
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Energy today released One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015 (pdf - 220 kb), an analysis of advances in electric vehicle deployment and progress to date in meeting President Obama's goal of putting one million electric vehicles on the road by 2015. The analysis shows that while the goal is ambitious, it is also achievable based on steps already taken as part of the Recovery Act and additional policy initiatives proposed by President Obama -- including improvements to existing consumer tax credits, programs to help cities prepare for the growing demand for electric vehicles, and strong support for research and development to continue reducing the cost of electric vehicles.
"President Obama's goal of putting one million electric vehicles on the road by 2015 represents a key component of our strategy to dramatically reduce America's dependence on foreign oil and ensure that the U.S. leads the world in the growing electric vehicle manufacturing industry," said DOE Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs David Sandalow. "This is a race America can win -- if we answer the President's call to out-innovate, out-build, and out-compete the rest of the world."
One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015 details DOE investments in electric vehicle infrastructure, research and development, and demonstration projects nationwide that are laying the groundwork for achieving the President's goal. These projects include support for nearly 50 manufacturing facilities and demonstration projects nationwide. These efforts are helping to reduce the costs of advanced batteries and electric vehicles and gathering real-world data for consumers and local communities that will inform future deployment efforts.
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Q&A with Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. (OTCBB: CWET); Innovative Wind Technology

Point Roberts, WA - February 9, 2011 - Investorideas.com, a leader in cleantech stock research issues the following Q&A with Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc (OTCBB: CWET) discussing the company�s Downdraft Towers , the technology behind them and the future of the wind industry.

Interview
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A: Ronald W. Pickett, President and CEO, Chairman- The Downdraft Tower is simply a round hollow cylinder structure that reaches into the sky to capture “hot” “dry” air which exists in many regions of the world including southwest USA and Mexico. A fine mist of water is sprayed across the top opening of the Tower; the dry air becomes heavy with the moisture and sinks to the bottom of the Tower creating wind forces of approximately 50 MPH. Tunnels at the base of the Tower allow the wind to exit. Turbines are aligned in the tunnels which spin and drive generators to produce electricity. The Tower applies proven techniques to known science.
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Can you give us some insight into the economic benefits of the Energy Tower?
A: Ronald W. Pickett, President and CEO, Chairman- The Downdraft Energy Tower generates clean renewable energy at or near the traditionally low cost of a coal-fired power plant without impacting our environment or natural resources. Thousands of jobs are created. Unlike other alternative energy options, the Tower does not require tax credits or government subsidies to be economically viable.
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Can you tell investors about your patents and IP?
A: Ronald W. Pickett, President and CEO, Chairman- CWET has filed a number of patents relating to both the construction and operating techniques for the Tower. For example: typical wind turbines are stand alone turbines in a field which generally captures about 35% of the wind’s energy (50% of the wind must pass through a turbine for it to function). CWET has filed patents pertaining to placing turbines in a series allowing the collection of 90% of the wind’s energy. A description of this and other patent filings appears on our website.
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What kind of sales does the Company expect?
A: Ronald W. Pickett, President and CEO, Chairman- The Downdraft Energy Tower will produce electricity along the same order of magnitude as a traditional nuclear power plant. We will be selling the power from our first Tower into the grid through a power purchase agreement. The Company estimates that at current costs and rates the Tower can generate about $900MM annually before debt service.
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Ron, in closing, how do you see your technology playing a role in the wind technology industry- and what does the future look like based on what you are seeing?
A: Ronald W. Pickett, President and CEO, Chairman- In my opinion the Clean Wind Energy Tower is aGAME CHANGER. We still need to pursue traditional wind and solar sources as well as other new innovative green renewable solutions as they evolve. Also, the exterior walls of the Tower are designed to collect prevailing winds and drive them down the exterior of the Tower into wind tunnels to power additional turbines and generate additional electricity. We refer to the Tower as a “Dual Renewable” energy resource.
About Clean Wind Energy, Inc. (http://www.CWETower.com)
Clean Wind Energy, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc, is designing and preparing to develop, and construct large “Downdraft Towers” that use benevolent, non-toxic natural elements to generate electricity and clean water economically by integrating and synthesizing numerous proven as well as emerging technologies. In addition to constructing Downdraft Towers in the United States and abroad, the Company intends to establish partnerships at home and abroad to propagate these systems and meet increasing global demand for clean water and electricity.
Clean Wind has assembled a team of experienced business professionals, engineers and scientists with access to the breakthrough energy research upon which this technology is founded and the proven ability to bring the idea to market. Clean Wind has filed several patents that the Company believes will further enhance this potentially revolutionary technology.
Dual Renewable Energy Technology
The Downdraft Tower is a hollow cylinder with a water spray system at the top. Pumps deliver water to the top of the Downdraft Tower to spray a fine mist across the entire opening. The water evaporates and cools the hot dry air at the top. The cooled air is more dense and heavier than the outside warmer air and falls through the cylinder at speeds up to 50 mph, driving the turbines located at the base of the structure. The turbines are attached to generators to produce electricity. The exterior of the Downdraft Tower is constructed with vertical “wind vanes” that run the entire length of the structure. The Downdraft Tower's vanes capture the prevailing wind and channel it through a separate system of tunnels to turn turbines attached to generators that produce additional electrical power. This dual renewable energy resource enhances the capability and productivity of the Clean Wind system.
Environmental
Various parties in the United States and other nations are pursuing clean energy solutions that use efficient and cost- effective renewable resources to serve society while avoiding the adverse effects associated with fossil and nuclear fuels, and also the obvious limitations of solar collectors that work only when the sun shines or wind turbines that work only when the wind blows.
The Downdraft Tower has the capability of being operated with virtually no carbon footprint, fuel consumption, or waste production and this technology has the potential to generate clean, cost effective and efficient electrical power without the damaging effects caused by using fossil or nuclear fuels, and other conventional power sources. The Company also believes that increasing emphasis on green technologies and governmental incentives in the energy industry should have a positive long-term effect on the Company's planned business and the wind energy industry in general.
Partners
The Company has entered into a number of agreements with potential partners to meet the development aspects of the tower. Specifically, three of the largest companies in the world are working with clean wind providing final bids to meet the tower's specifications.
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Green IPO Watch; Gevo, Inc. Announces IPO

February 9, 2011 (Investorideas.com Green IPO watch) Investorideas.com, a leader in cleantech investor research, reports Gevo, Inc., a company that produces renewable energy cost effective building blocks has announced its IPO and will be trading under the symbol GEVO.

Today's News:
Gevo, Inc. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
ENGLEWOOD , Colo. ---Gevo, Inc. announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 7,150,000 shares of its common stock, at $15.00 per share. The net proceeds to the Company from this offering are expected to be $95.7 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and other estimated offering expenses. All shares are being sold by the company. Gevo has granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 1,072,500 shares at the initial public offering price to cover overallotments, if any. The common stock will trade on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “GEVO.”
UBS Investment Bank, Piper Jaffray and Citi are acting as the joint book-running managers, with Simmons & Company International acting as a co-manager for the offering.
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with, and declared effective by, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release shall neither constitute an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.
This offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. A final prospectus for the offering may be obtained from the prospectus department of UBS Investment Bank, Attention: Prospectus Department, 299 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10171, via telephone at 1-888-827-7275; from the prospectus department of Piper Jaffray, Attention: Prospectus Department, 800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 800, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, via telephone at 1-612-303-8290 or email at prospectus@pjc.com; or from the prospectus department of Citi, Brooklyn Army Terminal, 140 58th Street, 8th Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11220, via telephone at 1-800-831-9146 or email at batprospectusdept@citi.com.
About Gevo
Gevo is developing capital efficient biorefinery systems to provide renewable, cost-effective building block products to the fuel and chemical industries. Gevo seeks to convert renewable raw materials into isobutanol and renewable hydrocarbons that can be directly integrated on a “drop in” basis into existing fuel and chemical products to deliver environmental and economic benefits. Gevo is committed to a sustainable biobased economy that meets society's needs for plentiful food and clean air and water. For more information, visit www.gevo.com.
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Time to Invest In Renewable Energy /Cleantech Stocks Again?

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., February 8, 2011 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leader in cleantech investor research reports on recent news and developments within the sector that raise the question, �is it time to invest in renewable energy stocks again?� . A recent report this month from the WWF states �All of the world's energy needs could be provided cleanly, renewably and economically by 2050.�

If the race is truly on, there are several sub- sectors within cleantech and renewable energy, from wind and solar stocks, to smart grid, green cars and more for investors to research.
Recent news:
Brave new world fuelled by clean economical energy possible and imperative by 2050
Carlos G. VALLECILLO / WWF-Canon
February 8, 2011 (www.investorideas.com renewable energy /green newswire) - Gland, Switzerland: All of the world's energy needs could be provided cleanly, renewably and economically by 2050, according to a major new study by WWF.
Two years in preparation, The Energy Report breaks new ground with its global scope and its consideration of total energy needs including transport, and making adequate and safe energy available to all.
"If we continue to rely on fossil fuels, we face a future of increasing anxieties over energy costs, energy security and climate change impacts," said WWF Director General Jim Leape. "We are offering an alternative scenario - far more promising and entirely achievable.
"The Energy Report shows that in four decades we can have a world of vibrant economies and societies powered entirely by clean, cheap and renewable energy and with a vastly improved quality of life.
"The report is more than a scenario - it's a call for action. We can achieve a cleaner, renewable future, but we must start now."
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Electric Car Stocks Trading Alert; A123 Systems (Nasdaq:AONE) up on recent news, EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) up 60%

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February 8, 2011 (www.investorideas.com renewable energy /green newswire) - Investorideas.com a leading global investor and industry portal covering the green and renewable energy sector reports on electric car stocks and battery stocks news and trading. Green car stocks get a green light from investors as several of the stocks traded up in morning trading.

Sector Snapshot

• A123 Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGM: AONE) trading at $9.64, up 0.33 (3.54%) 12:33PM EST
• China BAK Battery, Inc. (NasdaqGM: CBAK ) trading at $1.97, up 0.07 (3.68%) 12:36PM EST
• ENER1, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEV) trading at $ 3.95, up 0.17 (4.50%)
• Ecotality, Inc. (NasdaqCM: ECTY) trading at $3.82, up 0.17 (4.66%)
• EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA)) trading at $ 0.02, up 0.0075 (60.00%) on over 4 million shares
• Tesla Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) trading at $ 24.28, up 1.21 (5.24%) 12:36PM EST
• Valence Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:VLNC) trading at $ 1.5999, up 0.0399 (2.56%)
• ZENN MOTOR COMPANY INC. (CDNX: ZNN.V) trading at $ 1.94, up 0.31 (19.02%)

Market Snapshot

• Dow 12,206.28 +44.65 +0.37%
• Nasdaq 2,788.26 +4.27 +0.15%
• S&P 500 1,322.49 +3.44 +0.26%
• 10 Yr Bond (%) 3.6480% +0.0040
• Oil 87.62 +0.14 +0.16%
• Gold 1,366.00 +18.40 +1.37%

Company Snapshots
EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) (www.evcarco.com) is an automotive retail group dedicated to deploying a franchised coast-to-coast network of environmentally friendly dealerships and vehicles.
About A123 Systems
A123 Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:AONE) develops and manufactures advanced lithium ion batteries and battery systems for the transportation, electric grid services and commercial markets. Headquartered in Massachusetts and founded in 2001, A123 Systems' proprietary nanoscale electrode technology is built on initial developments from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. www.a123systems.com.
Recent News
123 Systems (Nasdaq:AONE) to Supply 20MW of Advanced Energy Storage Solutions to AES Gener for Spinning Reserve Project in Chile
Leading Nanophosphate Lithium-ion Energy Storage Solutions Increase Reliability, Improve Responsiveness and Enhance Efficiency of Electric Power Systems
WATERTOWN, Mass. - February 8, 2011 (www.investorideas.com renewable energy /green newswire) - A123 Systems (Nasdaq:AONE), a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate(TM) lithium ion batteries and systems, today announced an order from AES Gener for 20MW of A123's advanced energy storage solutions for a spinning reserve project in Northern Chile. The project expands the relationship between A123 and AES Energy Storage and is AES' second in Chile to use A123 energy storage technology--in 2009, the companies announced the commercial operation of a 12MW spinning reserve project at AES Gener's Los Andes substation in the Atacama Desert in Chile, the first energy storage system deployed in that country.
"The project will utilize A123 lithium-ion batteries to supply a flexible and scalable emissions-free reserve capacity installation for AES Gener," said Chris Shelton, president of AES Energy Storage. "We are excited to work with A123 to improve the performance and reliability of the Chilean power grid."
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Q&A with Josh Levine of MicroCap Investor; Winning Strategy for Stocks in Biotech, Cleantech, and Emerging Technologies

New York, NY, Point Roberts WA, February 7, 2011 � Investorideas.com, an investor research portal specializing in sector investing including cleantech and biotech, interviews Josh Levine of the MicroCap Investor newsletter to gain insight on his research methodology.

Interview:
Q: Investorideas.com
Josh, your newsletter is unique in that you cover microcap stocks, which most investors associate with day trading -- but you research the space to look for long term wins. Can you tell investors why you look within the microcap space for those opportunities?
A: Josh Levine, MicroCap Investor
I view microcap investing as a long-term process that entails holding stocks one, three, five years and longer. It is endlessly fascinating and rewarding to invest in small companies developing new technologies and innovations, but it does require lots of patience and discipline. Jumping in and out of stocks only creates short term capital gains -- a tax consequence we try to avoid.
Successful microcap investing, above all else, relies on fundamental analysis and not market timing or seasonal variations. As long as investors focus on the market's inefficiencies at this level -- and capitalize on them -- they'll do very well in the long run.
This point about inefficiencies is extremely important. The gaps between the market's perspective and the fundamental realities of a company are vastly wider in smaller stocks than larger ones -- and that's why I‘ve uncovered so many enticing opportunities.
Like the old song goes, "You say potato and I say po-tah-to, you say tomato and I say to-mah-to ..." Similarly, investors in the microsphere seldom agree on the inherent values of these fledgling companies and, more specifically, their potential earnings power several years out.
Of course, that's what makes for a market and that's why there are usually buyers and sellers at almost every price. As they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure. In microcap land, where there are thousands of penny stocks and solid fundamentals are at a premium, there is lots of trash to sift through. Fortunately, I've been around the block enough times to know which neighborhoods hold the real treasures.
Q: Investorideas.com
You have a focus on biotech, cleantech, and other emerging technologies. Can you tell us why those key areas?
A: Josh Levine, MicroCap Investor
Small firms are able to concentrate on high-value-added functions where cutting-edge knowledge and technology are paramount. As a result, the microcaps that execute deliver amazingly high-growth margins and profits -- and fantastic returns to their investors.
By participating in transformational changes in the highest-growth industries, any microcap that successfully navigates the path from R&D to commercialization and beyond will emerge a big winner. There are no better sectors to find these companies than in biotechnology and medical technologies, cleantech and renewable energy, and advanced IT and networking technologies.
The life sciences is a particularly rich group to explore for exciting microcap opportunities. One reason is that big pharma companies are expected to lose as much as $140 billion in annual sales by 2016, as some of their key product patents expire. These drug giants are desperate for new innovations to revitalize their pipelines and small biotechs are an excellent source.
A surprisingly large number of the best microcap prospects reside in the biopharma and biotech sectors. I have always sought out and discovered bio companies with certain valuable attributes. Indeed, compared to the vast majority of sub-$100-million-market-value firms, the biotechs in our portfolio have seasoned management, big-league experienced boards, sane capital structures, enough cash to operate for more than 12 months, and solid partnerships with big pharmas.
In the energy world, for example, the shift to electric transportation will have far-reaching impact on nearly every industry and sector, from energy producers and suppliers to electrical equipment manufacturers and utilities to developers of the smart grid and numerous other advanced IT and energy technologies. Many small companies are building pieces of the emerging infrastructure and smart grids.
It's notable that one of the big boys in global electric infrastructure equipment, ABB, Inc. recently made a $10 million investment in a tiny company that supplies EV charging systems. Mergers and acquisitions will be happening more frequently among companies developing technologies for the smart grid. What's more, the anticipated IPOs this year for cleantech rising stars like Silver Spring Networks and BrightSource Energy will attract new investors.
Electric networks are the largest, most complex systems around, and it will take massive investments in technology over the next couple of decades to get them into shape to meet soaring demand for ever more efficient and ubiquitous electric power. As a consequence, a multitude of opportunities exist for small, innovative firms to capture lucrative market niches.
Q: Investorideas.com
You have just added a new stock to your watch list I understand. Can you tell us the criteria you have in place when you add a new stock and what you typically look for?
A: Josh Levine, MicroCap Investor
First, I want to point out there are variations in my decision-making process between, for instance, a nanocap listed on the OTC Bulletin Board and an established microcap with a $250 million market cap that's profitable with an institutional following.
For the smallest microcaps, it's essential to spend time with management and look at everything with a magnifying glass. For more seasoned companies, there is already a track record as well as more information available, which makes the due diligence process less of a maze.
Obviously, fundamental stock analysis is central, but I've learned that investing in small advanced-tech firms is as much art as science. It comes down to certain basics that apply across the board, and they are:

• People - starting with the founders and top management, nothing counts more than the quality, experience, track record, and credibility of those running the company.
• Technology - technologies need to perform well but they also must represent a transformational shift or add significant value by improving current products or systems.
• Markets - technologies must address a sizable market, or it's simply not worth the effort. Also, it's essential to monitor market trends and being clued in to what industry leaders are doing. As senior analyst for ChangeWave Research, I am able to track the pace of change across many industries.
• Intangibles - this covers everything under the intellectual property umbrella, from patents to trade secrets, including everything inside the heads of employees. There's nothing tougher to quantify, but it's vital to get as much understanding as you can about these assets.
• Capital Structure - this reveals a whole lot about a company's history and the ability of executives to manage growth and build for the future. Problems in the capital structure often cripple microcaps, so investors need to be very critical in their analysis.

Q: Investorideas.com
I remember hearing old time investors talking about making their big wins in the market by finding the next big thing and holding on for years. In the past few years that mentality has been dismantled by what transpired in 2008. Do you still see that kind of opportunity in the market - and what kind of wins are you seeing in your portfolio?
A: Josh Levine, MicroCap Investor
Yes, the opportunities for returns of 200%, 500%, 1,000% and higher continue to be out there. But to earn the truly life-altering profits, you need to be fully invested in the best microcap stocks prior to any major bull cycle. A big portion of gains are often made in the early phase of a bull market for microcaps, so you've got to be positioned early. Otherwise, by the time the trend takes shape, it's usually too late to build the kind of low-cost positions that ultimately deliver those ten-bagger profits.
Today I believe we're in the early stages of a microcap bull market, but it's difficult to predict the exact timing. Still, ever since the end of 2008 - even before the general market bottomed - the stocks in the MicroCap Investor portfolio have been trending higher.
We ended 2010 on a high note by capturing a 138% profit by selling one-half of our position in a company that's leading the charge, so to speak, in energy solutions for transportation.
Another microcap in our portfolio, a developer of a new class of cancer therapeutics, is up 240% since I first recommended it to subscribers. When I added this stock to our portfolio it was within pennies of its six-year low. The value of this biotech, which has a long-standing partnership with a leading biopharma and a healthy cash hoard, lies in the ability of its drugs to be used in combination therapies and its excellent prospects for attracting licensees. While its gains so far have been good, this stock could soar five to ten times its current price depending on the success of clinical trials for its various drugs.
In general, our biotech positions are looking very, very good. In less than six months, we're up 43% with a stem cell developer which already has two revenue-generating businesses. And a number of others have been regularly hitting new milestones, which eventually will be translated into much higher market valuations.
While all of the stocks in our portfolio are positioned for tremendous upside ahead, the most consistent performers have been what I call the “Mature Microcaps.” For instance, within this group we've got a gain of 109% with a supplier of advanced equipment for large-scale solar projects, and we're up 76% with a designer of 3G/4G wireless chips.
Finally, one of my favorite microcaps today is a company which has developed and is selling advanced mobile services to multi-billion dollar markets worldwide in dire need of its cost-effective and efficient solutions. We've already got a 120% gain, but I believe this one has all the characteristics of rapidly becoming one of the great microcap winners of the decade.
The recent activity in our micros, nice as it's been, hardly measures up to the bonanzas of past microcap bull runs. A big reason is that this bull market lacks the full participation of the public which has remained enormously risk-adverse after the blow-ups, busts and downturns of the past decade.
Depending on the breadth and length of this upturn, individual investors will increasingly come back into the game, and eventually in large numbers. By then, however, the biggest profits will have been registered by those investors positioned far ahead of the herd.
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Levine has 25 years of senior-level experience in analyzing technology trends and investing in top-performing micro- and small-cap stocks. He excels at assessing management teams and evaluating new innovations and their impact on corporate valuations.
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