Elon Musk is CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has plans to colonize Mars, and thinks AI may turn humans into its pets. But beyond the hype, his enormous net worth, and Twitter presence, here's how Musk's companies are actually taking on 8 industries.
Universal Hydrogen hopes to turn commercial aviation into a zero-emission industry. Here are the top line bullets you need to know.
Residential battery storage is expected to ease supply constraints on utility grids and accelerate the integration of renewable energy.
We look at how direct air capture (DAC) technology – which captures and scrubs air from the atmosphere – is poised to help companies reduce their emissions.
We look at the private companies using carbon utilization technology to convert captured CO2 into fuels, plastics, consumer products, and more.
The energy giant's purchase of Ubitricity, a Europe-based charging network, is only the latest in its recent moves to capture the electric vehicle infrastructure market. More could be on the way.
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From factories to office buildings, these companies are developing digital solutions to help improve energy efficiency, integrate renewable energy, and prevent outages.
More airlines are eyeing tech like biofuels, carbon capture, and electric-powered planes to hit sustainability goals and reduce costs.
Investors are funding the renewable energy ecosystem at record highs, supporting startups installing EV stations globally, discovering new thin-film materials, and developing energy management software. We analyze the cohort of top investors below.
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As the global economy transitions to cleaner energy, these companies are pushing ahead to advance renewable energy generation, including hydrogen, offshore wind, and geothermal.
News Analysis
BP’s new business and spending plans signify a wave of oil and gas (O&G) majors looking to grab market share in renewable energy and decarbonization tech.
Amid shifting industry priorities, oil and gas corporate investors are increasingly focusing on renewables, carbon capture tech, and more. We look at where the most active O&G CVCs are placing their bets.
Traction around the hydrogen economy is building as more companies look to become carbon neutral. We analyze corporate earnings transcripts to better understand the current outlook.
Startups in the oil & gas industry are looking to improve efficiencies and update systems across the energy value chain, as the industry reels from the Covid-induced recession.
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As hydrogen shows promise as a low-carbon fuel that can power vehicles, houses, and industrial centers emission-free, these startups are laying the groundwork for a global hydrogen economy.
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Also covered are Shopify’s immersive product page move, a startup announces an at-home Covid-19 test, and a surge in the use of online grocery apps.
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Also covered are SoulCycle’s Peloton competitor, a therapeutics mega-round, and Beyond Meat launches a breakfast sausage.
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Also covered are a CRISPR first, Brooklinen’s $50M raise, and a hydrogen fuel cell company goes public.
As concerns about climate change mount, hydrogen fuel cell technology is seeing increased traction.
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Also covered are Walmart’s new fulfillment service, an infectious disease detection mega-round, and Uber’s advertising partnership.
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Also covered are Grab’s flying taxi, surgical robots roll out, and OneTrust raises $210M.
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Also covered are Unilever's tea business, Macy shuts down 125 stores, and GM’s autonomous vehicle hiring spree.
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Energy storage has become increasingly important, from managing unpredictable renewable energy outputs to powering electric vehicles.
Alphabet is disrupting healthcare, auto, government contracts, and more with AI. We look at how it got here, where it’s headed, and what this means for incumbents.
Our interns used the CB Insights platform to analyze emerging trends in computing, DNA data storage, aviation, and more.
A handful of startups are leveraging new tech to design cheaper, safer, and more efficient nuclear reactors that could help boost the production of low-carbon energy.