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Alternative Energy

Lithos Energy designs and manufactures custom high-performance lithium-ion battery packs using a technology known as Lithos Energy Gen4. The company claims that this technology offers improvements in both energy and power density and the modules are designed for high-volume production. Lithos’ range of products include, low voltage packs, high voltage packs, rack mount products and EV batteries.The company’s products include<a href="https://www.lithosenergy.com/low-voltage-packs-24-48v.html"> Lithos Low Voltage</a> battery packs which are used in applications such as stationary storage, solar, off-grid and battery backup systems which require lower voltages. The <a href="https://www.lithosenergy.com/high-voltage-packs-100-800v.html">Lithos High Voltage</a> battery packs serve marine, electric and hybrid electric vehicles and are targeted for aerospace and military applications. The<a href="https://www.lithosenergy.com/rack-mount-packs.html"> Lithos Rack Mount</a> battery packs are custom-built for customers in the telecom and data center industries. Lastly, <a href="https://www.lithosenergy.com/lithos-motorsport.html">Lithos Motorsport</a> are custom-built liquid-cooled battery packs used for EVs and hybrid vehicles.in September 2023, Lithos launched its latest generation of batteries. Its High Voltage System is a 2170 cylindrical-based pack and its Low Voltage System is a high density 2170 cylindrical-based system. The company intends to begin mass production of these in 2024.Lithos designs and manufactures all battery packs in-house at its facility in San Rafael, California. In November 2023, the company opened a 65,000 sq.ft. pilot line facility in Hayward, California to manufacture Lithos’ high-performance and high-durability battery pack systems.Key customers and partnershipsIn February 2024, Lithos partnered with Integrated Micro-Electronics, to produce electronics systems for Lithos’ battery products in the Philippines.Funding and financialsIn<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/caterpillar-announces-investment-in-lithos-energy-inc-to-further-battery-pack-development-and-manufacturing-301715424.html"> January 2023</a>, Caterpillar Inc. invested an undisclosed amount in Lithos Energy to further battery pack development and manufacturing.

Reinforcing recycling, rerouting refuse, and reducing wasteflows

Waste Recovery & Management Tech

Redwood Materials was founded by Tesla’s former CTO to focus on e-waste recycling for remanufacturing and reuse. The company uses a proprietary technology to recover elements including cobalt, lithium, nickel, manganese and graphite from old battery cells (from vehicles and consumer electronics), which can be re-used for battery production.The company announced its first energy storage system recycling project&nbsp; in <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/23461">November 2023</a> — dismantling and recycling a 4MWh stationary storage substation in Kauai, Hawaii. In <a href="https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/redwood-materials-launches-pricing-tool-for-ev-batteries/">October 2023</a>, Redwood launched an online tool with advanced tracking and management systems for automotive dismantlers to value and sell recovered EV battery packs directly back to the company.&nbsp;In September 2023, Redwood Materials acquired <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/22008">Redux Recycling</a> to accelerate Redwood's expansion into Europe.Key customers and partnershipsThe company partnered with <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/5878">Ford </a>in September 2021 to build a closed-loop for battery recycling and create a domestic battery supply chain for EVs in the US. The company partnered with <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/11597">Volkswagen</a> Group (Audi’s parent company) in July 2022 and Lyft in <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/14863">November 2022</a>, to recycle batteries while expanding its presence in the US.In January 2023, the company partnered with <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/15516">Flite</a>, an Australian electric hydrofoil producer, to recycle end-of-life Flitecell e-foil batteries in the US. In April 2023, the company expanded its partnership with Volkswagen to launch a consumer recycling program for rechargeable devices and lithium-ion batteries. During the same period, the company partnered with e-bike manufacturer <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/18071">Rad Power Bikes</a> to launch an electric bike battery recycling program.In October 2023, the company partnered with <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/22440">Panasonic</a> to extracting high-purity nickel from end-of-life batteries and supplying it to Panasonic Energy, a subsidiary of Panasonic Holdings, by 2028. This partnership is preceded by the agreement to purchase cathode-active materials and copper foil for EV lithium-ion batteries in <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/14645">November 2022.</a>In November 2023, the company announced that it would supply cathode materials and copper coils for battery cells produced at Toyota’s North Carolina plant (due to go into production in 2025). This builds on Redwood’s initial partnership with <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/11217">Toyota</a> in June 2022, under which the company would refurbish/recycle batteries from hybrid vehicles.Funding and financialsIn August 2023, Redwood Materials raised more than USD 1 billion in a <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/21369">Series D funding</a> round to expand its capacity, grow the domestic battery supply chain, and enable its customers to purchase battery materials made in the US for the first time. In <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/16272">February 2023</a>, the Department of Energy (DOE) committed a USD 2 billion loan to Redwood Materials to construct and expand its battery recycling facility west of Reno, Nevada.

Electrifying passenger and commercial travel

EV Economy

Lithos Energy designs and manufactures custom high-performance lithium-ion battery packs using a technology known as Lithos Energy Gen4. The company claims that this technology offers improvements in both energy and power density and the modules are designed for high-volume production.The company’s <a href="https://www.lithosenergy.com/lithos-motorsport.html">Lithos Motorsport </a>batteries are custom built liquid-cooled battery packs used for EVs and hybrid vehicles. It offers energy and power densities of up to 230 Wh/kg and 2400 W/kg.Lithos designs and manufactures all battery packs in house at its facility in San Rafael, California. In <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/caterpillar-announces-investment-in-lithos-energy-inc-to-further-battery-pack-development-and-manufacturing-301715424.html">January 2023 </a>, Caterpillar Inc. invested an undisclosed amount in Lithos Energy to further battery pack development and manufacturing.

From counting steps to saving lives and beyond

Wearable Tech

Aatmunn, formerly known as Guardhat, is a Detroit-based industrial technology company established in 2014. The company focuses on enhancing safety and efficiency for frontline workers through its software-based solutions. Aatmunn's core offering is the Industrial internet of People (IIoP) platform, which integrates artificial intelligence and a unified data fabric to advance real-time safety, inspection, and compliance in industrial settings. The platform consolidates data from proprietary and third-party hardware, serving as a safety control center and feeding predictive analytics and machine learning models to study worker behavior and optimize operations.Aatmunn's technology has demonstrated significant impact in preventing industrial accidents, including forklift incidents, gas leaks, and radiation exposure. In one instance, the system detected nearly 200 near-accidents and averted five potential fatalities in a single day. The company has digitized and automated over 2 million safety inspections, revolutionizing safety protocols in industrial environments. Aatmunn's tracking solutions have reduced lost or stolen safety equipment incidents by 80%, a notable achievement in an industry where typically 10% of such equipment is written off. The platform has detected more than 1.8 million incidents, showcasing its effectiveness in industrial safety. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Aatmunn's technology played a crucial role in preventing 18 plant shutdowns, helping to sustain critical supply chains. Implementation of Aatmunn's solutions has led to a 50% reduction in downtime and an 80% decrease in the time required to locate personnel in emergencies.As of January 2024, Aatmunn manages more than 1,000 safety and operational checklists and oversees 350,000+ PPE assets with over a million inspections. The company has achieved remarkable growth, reporting a 100% year-over-year increase in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) as of April 2024. Aatmunn's efforts have been recognized with prestigious awards, including Time Magazine's Product of the Year in 2020 and OH&amp;S Product of the Year in 2022.Key customers and partnershipsAatmunn serves over 200 Tier 1 customers worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies. Notable clients include SpaceX, PepsiCo, and Amazon. The company has also established partnerships with device manufacturers such as 3 million and RKI. Aatmunn's technology currently empowers 80,000+ workers with innovative safety solutions across various industries.

Technologies and processes that revolutionize the traditional construction industry

Construction Tech

Aatmunn, formerly known as Guardhat, is an industrial technology company founded in Detroit in 2014. The company focuses on enhancing safety and efficiency for frontline workers globally through its software-based solutions. Aatmunn's core offering is an AI-powered Industrial internet of People (IIoP) platform that integrates with proprietary and third-party hardware to consolidate data for worker safety and operational optimization. The platform includes applications like Safety Inspection Manager, which utilizes artificial intelligence and a unifying data fabric to advance real-time safety, inspection, and compliance in industrial settings.
The company's technology aims to prevent major industrial accidents such as forklift incidents, gas leaks, and radiation exposure. In one instance, Aatmunn's system detected nearly 200 near-accidents and averted five potential fatalities in a single day. The platform has successfully digitized and automated over 2 million safety inspections, detected more than 1.8 million incidents, and reduced equipment loss by 80%. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Aatmunn's solutions helped prevent 18 plant shutdowns. The implementation of their technology has led to a 50% reduction in downtime and an 80% decrease in the time required to locate personnel during emergencies.
As of January 2024, Aatmunn manages more than 1,000 safety and operational checklists and oversees 350,000+ PPE assets with over 1 million inspections. The company has achieved significant growth, reporting a 100% year-over-year increase in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). Aatmunn's efforts have been recognized with prestigious awards, including Time Magazine's Product of the Year in 2020 and OH&S Product of the Year in 2022.
Key customers and partnerships
Aatmunn serves over 200 Tier 1 customers worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies. Notable clients include SpaceX, PepsiCo, and Amazon. The company has also established partnerships with device manufacturers such as 3 million and RKI. Aatmunn's technology empowers more than 80,000 workers across various industries with its innovative safety solutions.

Augmenting the mining value chain with technology and automation

Mining Tech

MineSense Technologies Ltd. is a Vancouver-based company that develops smart technologies for the metallic mining industry. The company's flagship products, ShovelSense and BeltSense, provide real-time, sensor-based ore sorting solutions for mines. ShovelSense is a sensor installed on mining equipment that scans and estimates the grade of material in every shovel and bucket, while BeltSense is used on conveyance at different points of the mine's downstream operations. These technologies enable mine operators to make real-time decisions early in the mining process, routing ore to the mill for valuable mineral extraction or to the waste pile.
MineSense's solutions aim to improve ore grade control, operational profitability, and carbon intensity across the metals mining industry. The company's technology allows mining companies to see the value of material as it is being mined, bucket by bucket, addressing challenges such as depletion of high-quality metal resources and increasing political and environmental barriers. By more accurately sorting ore from waste, MineSense's technologies decrease environmental impacts through reduced greenhouse gas emissions, water and energy consumption per unit of metal recovered, and enable mines to optimize the use of resources.
Initially focused on copper mining, MineSense has expanded its capabilities to other base metals and is developing methods to predict non-metal material characteristics, such as ore hardness. The company's technology can increase metal recovery materially, with production from operating mines increasing by 5% to 25% on existing infrastructure. In December 2023, MineSense launched the MineSense Data Portal, a platform that leverages real-time data from ShovelSense and BeltSense to provide mining operators with data-driven insights for mine-to-mill optimization.

Redwood Materials creates a circular supply chain to drive down the environmental footprint and cost of lithium-ion batteries and the electric vehicles and sustainable energy storage systems they power. Founded by JB Straubel, the Nevada-based company is offering large-scale sources of domestic anode and cathode materials produced from recycled batteries. Redwood receives ~10 GWh of end-of-life batteries annually for recycling, which are then refined and remanufactured into critical battery materials. The company plans to ramp production of anode and cathode components in the U.S. to 100 GWh annually by 2025, enough to produce more than one million electric vehicles a year.

Lithos Energy offers a variety of markets for customized energy storage solutions. Working with clients who are committed to delivering products for customers, their team is dedicated to creating solutions for each application. They are dedicated to the accomplishment of their clients', partners', and projects' goals. They can grow rapidly and ensure that every manufacturing product complies with the exact requirements for the application by providing in-house prototyping and production.

''Smaller certainly doesn't imply inferior,'' is one of the self-defining messages of Vincennes University. Located in the small town of Vincenne, Indiana, Vincennes is a university wrapped within a small college, wrapped within a university. Since you get the best of both a small college and large university experience, Vincennes is ideal for those who are looking for an intimate and personalized environment in which to pursue a one, two or four-year degree. Vincennes University admissions require a high school diploma or GED. If you do not have either, contact the admissions office for your options. Academics include over 200 majors offered at Vincennes University in health, sciences, humanities, performing arts and business among others. However, Vincennes University's classes remain small, with an average student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Not only are the classrooms intimate, but college life promises a personal experience as well. For example, all students under age 21 are required to live in one of the six residence halls. Each of the halls features computer labs, kitchens and recreation rooms, promising a socially warm community at ''home'' as well as in the classroom. Over 40 student clubs and a cluster of sororities and fraternities enhance the personalized social experience while helping to develop leadership and other skills. While small, Vincennes is sure to point out that it certainly isn't lacking in quality, academically or culturally. The Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, a recently-built structure that hosts plays and concerts, is one example of how Vincennes continues to expand. The Donald G. Bell Recreational Facility is another recent addition to the campus. Students may also benefit from participating in one of Vincennes' internship, work-study or volunteer opportunities with a variety of local businesses or charitable organizations. In addition to work-study to assist with tuition, there are loans and partial or full scholarships for home-schooled high school students. There are also scholarships based on academic merit. These and other forms of financial aid are available to those who qualify.

Aatmunn, meaning ''soul,'' is an industrial technology company with a clear mission: to revolutionize the lives of over 2 billion frontline workers globally. In 2023, over 2 million frontline workers tragically lost their lives, despite a $1 trillion investment in safety and productivity improvements. The adoption of technology among these workers has been inconsistent, leading to stagnant or declining outcomes. Aatmunn aims to change this narrative with its AI-powered data fabric and applications, already trusted by 150+ marquee customers like SpaceX, PepsiCo, and Amazon, as well as device manufacturers such as 3M and RKI. We've achieved remarkable growth, with a 100% YoY increase in ARR.

MineSense Technologies is a developer of a data analytics platform intended to monitor and improve the productivity and recovery of mines. The company's platform provides businesses with real-time, sensor-based sorting of low-grade ore to a level of sensitivity and to identify differences in mineralogy, enabling the mining industry to sort ores easily and enhance mineral planning. MineSense Technologies was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Victoria Gold Corporation is an exploration and development company for mining. It is a mining sector that involves the digging of precious metals like gold. They explore and develop gold locations to mine and export raw material gold to related industries.

Airware is an enterprise drone analytics company enabling enterprises to harness aerial data and turn it into valuable business insights that can be shared and acted on across sites, teams, and geographies. Their solutions enable enterprises to reinvent their organizations for the digital era by translating aerial data into business impact. Drones are enabling companies to more efficiently and effectively capture data, and Airware allows enterprises to integrate this data with existing information and workflows to improve efficiency, productivity, and safety. Airware provides aerial insights drone solutions for insurance, mining, construction, and aggregates.

Palladyne AI is a leader in advanced robotic technology designed to increase the intelligence, efficiency, capability and productivity of advanced robotic systems. Palladyne AI robotic artificial intelligence and machine learning software enables generalizable autonomy to address challenging, dynamic environments for industries that require a high degree of adaptability and efficiency.

Datapipe offers a single provider solution for managing and securing mission-critical IT services, including cloud computing, infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, colocation and data centers.  Datapipe delivers those services from the world's most influential technical and financial markets including New York metro, Silicon Valley, London, Hong Kong and Shanghai.  Datapipe provides services to a range of vertical industries, including financial services, healthcare and pharmaceutical, manufacturing and distribution, state and federal governments, publishing, media and communications, business services, public sector, technology and software.  Datapipe was named to Gartner's 2010 Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service and Web Hosting.

IronPlanet is an online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets. IronPlanet connects buyers and sellers of used equipment. It has built a database of more than 3.3 million registered users worldwide. IronPlanet connects buyers and sellers of used equipment with its exclusive IronClad Assurance equipment condition certification and family of brands, including IronPlanet, GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, Kruse Energy and Equipment AuctioneersSM, and Asset Appraisal ServicesSM. Since 2000, IronPlanet has built a database of more than 1.4 million registered users worldwide. It was formerly known as IronPlanet.com and changed its name to IronPlanet in November 2009. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.

Caterpillar Inc., is an American corporation which designs, manufactures, markets and sells machinery and engines and sells financial products and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. With more than US$89 billion in assets, Caterpillar was ranked number one in its industry and number 44 overall in the 2009 Fortune 500.  Caterpillar stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Caterpillar Inc. traces its origins to the 1925 merger of the Holt Manufacturing Company and the C. L. Best Tractor Company, creating a new entity, the California based Caterpillar Tractor Company. In 1986, the company re-organized itself as a Delaware corporation under the current name, Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar's headquarters are located in Peoria, Illinois, United States.  Caterpillar machinery is recognizable by its trademark ''Caterpillar Yellow'' livery and the ''CAT'' logo.

<div> Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) manufactures construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. In 2022, Caterpillar was the leading construction manufacturer worldwide, with a market share of ~ <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/258589/leading-construction-equipment-manufacturers-based-on-market-share/#:~:text=With%20a%20market%20share%20of,market%20share%20of%2010.7%20percent."> 16% </a> .&nbsp;The Texas-based company has been listed on the NYSE since 1925 and reported revenue of USD 59.4 billion in 2022. Its Construction Industries (43% of total revenue in 2022) and Resource Industries (21%) segments offer machinery and heavy equipment for infrastructure, forestry, and building construction industries as well as mining, heavy construction, and quarry and aggregates industries, respectively. The Energy and Transportation segment (40%) provides a range of solutions for oil and gas, power generation, marine, rail, and industrial applications. The Financial Products segment (6%) primarily provides financing solutions for Caterpillar&rsquo;s industrial customers. North America is Caterpillar&rsquo;s largest market (47% of its total revenue in 2022), followed by Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (21%); Asia-Pacific (20%); and Latin America (11%). In 2019, the company announced a goal to double Machinery, Energy &amp; Transportation (ME&amp;T) services sales to USD 28 billion over 2016&ndash;2026 (USD 22 billion in 2022). Caterpillar also expects to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030 (from a 2018 baseline). </div>

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Hydrogen Economy

Startups producing low-carbon hydrogen using fossil fuels (i.e. blue and turquoise hydrogen) and related technologies or materials.

Startups producing 100% clean hydrogen using water electrolysis (i.e. green hydrogen) or any other sustainable method as well as related technologies and materials.

Startups offering next-generation hydrogen distribution solutions such as solid and liquid-state hydrogen storage and alternative compression technologies for gaseous-state hydrogen storage. Also includes hydrogen fueling stations for mobility applications.

Startups developing hydrogen-powered vehicles and vehicle technologies including passenger, heavy-duty, and aerial vehicles.

Startups producing fuel cell systems for electricity generation using hydrogen and related technologies or materials.

Platforms that assist construction companies and employers with the management of various on-site jobs and functions, along with features for task allocation, collaboration, document management, and job-site management.

Companies that use AI, machine learning, and technologies such as drones to collect and process data that can be used to monitor aspects such as construction progress, material consumption, and equipment utilization and predict site safety risks.

Platforms that allow companies to purchase and rent equipment needed for construction activities.

Platforms that match construction companies with contractors and on-site workers.

Platforms that allow construction companies to procure raw materials and monitor/manage inventory utilization.

Companies that develop robots and autonomous solutions for construction machinery.

Hardware and software solutions that use technology such as AI/ML, LiDAR, and computer vision to discover sites with mining prospects

Solutions that use data from IoT sensors, site logs, and other data points to provide insights, simulations, and 3D representations of a mining site that can be used to visualize environments and create geological models

Solutions that use AI/ML, geospatial imagery, and even novel approaches such as vibration analysis to provide insights, support predictive maintenance, and help optimize worker productivity, fleet utilization, and other site resources, such as raw material inventory

Solutions to retrofit site vehicles with autonomous hardware and other autonomous and remote-controlled tools that support workflows, such as underground mapping and remote data capture

Providers of devices such as sensors to monitor real-time location and other environmental variables in an underground environment

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