Charged

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Patrick Collignon, former COO for Volvo Trucks North and South America, has launched a startup called Trova Commercial Vehicles. The new company, which is located at a business incubation center in Fairlawn, Virginia, offers customized engineering and manufacturing expertise for electric trucks.

Startups 132

Startups Electricity Incubators Incubators 132

AFN Sustainable Protein

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Image credit: Protix Why it matters: While soy remains the most commonly used ingredient in animal feed, its production is linked to rampant deforestation, particularly in South America, where soy farming has also displaced some smallholders and indigenous communities.

Investment 119

Investment Startups South America Upcycling 119

Greentown Labs

JANUARY 4, 2023

While the demand is primarily in Europe and Asia currently, Lignium Energy’s team says that the United States is expected to meaningfully shift from relying on coal to utilizing biomass. “We Many of the most-polluted cities of South America are in Chile, and this is mainly because of the use of wood during the winter.

Startups 98

Startups Energy Energy South America 98

Climate Tech VC

AUGUST 7, 2023

Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay experienced an uncommon winter heat wave , raising unease about climate change's impact in South America. Global cholera cases are increasing in large part due to climate change-intensified storms becoming more frequent and wetter.

Energy Monitor 52

Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 52