necoTECH Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023
necoTECH has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023. Receiving recognition in the “Small and Mighty: Under 10 Employees” category, necoTECH joins the global list of 540 organizations are recognized across 54 sectors and regions. Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies provides a […]
Duke Energy to mobilize first-of-its-kind microgrid-integrated fleet electrification center
Duke Energy has announced it will build a first-of-its-kind performance center that will model and accelerate the development, testing and deployment of zero-emissions light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleets. The site will be located at Duke Energy’s Mount Holly Technology and Innovation Center and will incorporate microgrid integration. “Electric fleet commitments are […]
EdgeEnergy to Invest $150 Million in Ohio to Expand Manufacturing and Create Jobs in Growing EV Charging Infrastructure Industry
Cincinnati, Ohio – EdgeEnergy, a leading provider of power conversion equipment for electric vehicle (EV) fast charging solutions, has announced a $150 million investment in Ohio over the next two years to expand manufacturing and grow their company. The investment includes engineering and skilled manufacturing jobs and creates opportunities for manufacturing partners to expand their […]
Workers without cars can face long walks from the bus stop to the job. Solon pilots a fix for that.
Last year, it could take Angel Santiago an hour and a half to get to and from his home in Ohio City to his job at Wrap Tite in Solon. That’s assuming his ride is free of common public transit challenges like long wait times for buses, long walks to and from bus stops and […]
A Promising Outlook on the Clean Energy Workforce in the Valley
In early February, President and CEO Rick Stockburger was invited to attend a presentation by local Robotics team “Titonics” here in Warren at McGuffey Pk-8 school. What was a seemingly simple demonstration by a group of students ended up as an inspiring showcase of the next generation of the clean energy workforce and entrepreneurs. The […]
First electric motorcycle arrives in Voltage Valley
More electric vehicles are rolling into Voltage Valley — this time, a motorcycle. Friday afternoon, LAND Energy delivered the District bike to its owner at BRITE Energy in Warren. LAND is based in Cleveland and partnered with BRITE. The bike has software and can function as an e-bike, moped and full-on motorcycle. All parts of […]
Companies Explore Benefits of Industrial ‘Internet of Things’
A sizeable number of us, whether we know it or not, has been introduced to the Internet of Things – or IoT. From using an Amazon Alexa to remotely adjusting a home thermostat from a smartphone, society and the devices that power it today are more interconnected than ever. The same goes for business and […]
A Black-Led Bike Share Company Is Charting A New Course In Youngstown, Ohio
From protecting the planet to serving the public of entire cities with accessible and affordable transportation options, the missions of bikeshare services across the country and around the world are often broad. They’re intended to serve large swaths of a population, yet people of color, low-income folks, and others from marginalized communities are often left […]
Startups getting support from new manufacturing-focused investment funds in Northeast Ohio
In its first year, the Advanced Manufacturing Fund has invested in two manufacturing startups and has led to the creation of another fund for even earlier-stage manufacturing opportunities. Read the Crain’s Cleveland article about BRITE Member Company, Octet Scientific here.
LAND debuts versatile electric light vehicles
Scott Colosimo is the founder and CEO of LAND Energy, a Cleveland tech company that will debut its light electric vehicles at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 5-7. Colosimo, whose company started in 2020, is our guest on episode #251 of The Weekly Driver Podcast. As Colosimo defines, the District and […]