Energy storage upstart EnerG2 scores new cash

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EnerG2, a manufacturer of carbon materials which are used in next-generation energy storage systems such as lead acid batteries, ultracapacitors and lithium ion batteries, has raised $9.3 million in financing, according to a SEC filing. “Our investors have seen the successful transition EnerG2 has made from its roots as an energy storage R&D company to… Read More…

Tech Moves: Bob Vila blogs for Zillow; Auto exec Bob Lutz joins Energ2; etc.

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Home improvement whiz Bob Vila, known for his appearances on the PBS show “This Old House,” has joined Zillow as a contributor to the Seattle company’s online real estate blog. Vila plans to share home improvement tips with Zillow’s growing audience of users, which now stands at more than 30 million per month. Vila actually… Read More…