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 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 […]
FPS Introduces Li-Ion Tamer

Lithium Ion Batteries are quickly becoming the norm for many of our customers. It is important to know that they can be a safety hazard since they contain a flammable electrolyte, and if damaged or incorrectly charged can lead to explosions and fires. thermal Runaway Failure in these batteries can create a “Thermal Runaway”. utility-sized […]
Ohio’s electric future: State poised to drive auto industry forward

The natural inclination is to view economic development as an offensive game. Projects, jobs and investment are pursued and won. The ongoing flow of electric vehicle investment in Ohio is framed as such, be it a $5.1 billion commitment from Honda (NYSE: HMC), a nearly $300 million hydrogen fuel cell plant, or manufacturers already making […]
LAND rides into Warren’s BRITE Energy Incubator

An electric-powered eBike with sophisticated technological features made its Mahoning Valley debut Friday, much to the excitement of its new owner. “I’ve been looking around for cars or trucks to get into the EV space,” said Tim Petrey, managing partner at HD Davis CPAs in Liberty Township. “I came across this on TikTok, oddly enough.” […]