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Feb 15, 2012 - KLD is a 2012 Edison Award Finalist

KLD Energy was selected as a finalist for innovation in the Energy/Sustainability: Automotive/Transportation category. read more

Jan 13, 2012 - KLD Energy Technologies Among Featured Companies At World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi

KLD Energy Technologies Inc. and its innovative electric motor system have earned a featured place at next week's World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. Market Watch

Dec 20, 2011 - SUCCESSFUL $10 MILLION CONVERTIBLE DEBT OFFERING

KLD Energy Technologies has successfully completed a major debt offering that will further hasten development and application of its innovative, powerful and sustainable energy technologies. China E-vehicle

Dec 12, 2011 - Austin-based KLD Energy looks to make mark on electric propulsion market

When Christian Okonsky founded KLD Energy Technologies Inc. in 2007, his vision for the Austin-based company was to see its electric propulsion systems used around the world... Austin-American Statesman

Dec 05, 2011 - KLD Intervista Christian Okonsky - Electric Motor News

Interview with KLD CEO, Christian Okonsky during EICMA 2011 Watch

Dec 05, 2011 - Electric Motorcycles: The Case For KLD Energy Technologies

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Nov 22, 2011 - KLD Energy Technologies a EICMA 2011

Milano, 7 novembre 2011 - KLD Energy Technologies Inc. - azienda texana che ha come mission quella di sviluppare tecnologia innovativa e sostenibile... EICMA

Nov 10, 2011 - Successful $10 Million Convertible Debt Offering Raises KLD Energy Technologies Fundraising to $26 Million

KLD Energy Technologies has successfully completed a major debt offering that will further hasten development and application of its innovative, powerful and sustainable energy technologies. Read more

Nov 09, 2011 - Australia’s Vmoto Ltd. To Sell Electric Scooters Based on Breakthrough Motor System From KLD Energy Technologies

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 9, 2011 – Just weeks ahead of the launch of the first motorbikes based on its innovative electric‐motor system, KLD Energy Technologies and its unique, road‐ready platform have another agreement for use in high‐volume scooters. read more

Oct 21, 2011 - KLD Energy Technologies’ Breakthrough Electric Motor System To Be Featured at EICMA, World’s Largest Motorcycle Trade Show

AUSTIN, TEXAS, Oct. 21, 2011 – The superior electric-motor system from KLD Energy Technologies Inc. will take its place on one of the global motorcycle industry’s biggest stages early next month. read more

Sep 30, 2011 - Electric generator company KLD partners with Chinese powersports OEM

Electric propulsion system and generator maker KLD Energy Technologies Inc. has teamed up with a Chinese manufacturer and brought a former Zero Motorcycles developer on board as the Austin, Texas-based company plots its road forward. Dealer News

Aug 24, 2011 - KLD Energy Technologies Teams Up with Global Vehicle Leader Qianjiang

AUSTIN, TEXAS, August 24 – KLD Energy Technologies Inc., leaders in electric propulsion and generation systems, announces Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Ltd. (Qianjiang) will serve as a contract manufacturer... KLD Press Release

Jul 15, 2011 - KLD Energy Technologies Rises to New Heights with Schindler Group

KLD evaluates applications of its electric motor technology in other branches than vehicle market. read more

Jul 07, 2011 - Vmoto up on Malaysian supply deal

Shares in scooter manufacturer Vmoto jumped on some rare good news that the company had secured a manufacturing and supply agreement with Malaysia's Eclimo. The West Australian

Jun 30, 2011 - Experts Discuss Hurdles to Adopting Smart Energy Usage

CEO Christian Okonsky on the Smart Energy Panel at the Freescale Technology Forum. Smart Meters

Jun 14, 2011 - KLD Energy Technologies’ Motor System Revs Up Malaysia’s New Electric Vehicles

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KLD Energy Technologies, Inc. (KLD), developers of clean energy technologies, announces its breakthrough motor system will be featured in a new line of electric scooters for the Malaysian market. Business Wire

Jun 14, 2011 - KLD Energy Technologies’ Motor System Revs Up Malaysia’s New Electric Vehicles

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KLD Energy Technologies, Inc. (KLD), developers of clean energy technologies, announces its breakthrough motor system will be featured in a new line of electric scooters for the Malaysian market. Yahoo Finance

Jun 14, 2011 - KLD Energy Technologies lands deal for Malaysian scooters

KLD Energy Technologies Inc. signed a deal to supply motor systems for a new line of electric scooters in Malaysia. Austin Business Journal

May 11, 2011 - Chance to win an electric motorcycle with Go-Green campaign

METROJAYA launched its Go-Green campaign last week, giving shoppers a chance to ride off with an Eclimo electric motorcycle. read more

Mar 20, 2011 - Eclimo scooters on the way

According to its director, KB Woo, the company will be able to sell three models of its electric scooters once approval has been given by the Road Transport Department (RTD). New Strait Times

Mar 17, 2011 - Eclimo hopes to sell 40,000 scooters by end of this year

Eclimo, a wholly-Malaysian-owned outfit which produces two-wheel electric vehicles (EVs), plans to sell at least 40,000 scooters by the end of this year after their launch next month Business Times

Mar 16, 2011 - Eclimo electric two-wheelers debut

KUALA LUMPUR: Homegrown Eclimo Sdn Bhd has unveiled three models of its own-developed electric two-wheelers, promising consumers with an alternative riding experience that is environmentally-friendly, smooth and quiet. Star Motoring

Mar 16, 2011 - Speech at the unveiling of three Eclimo electric motorcycles

I am honoured because at least, in my short stint as transport minister, I am still remembered for having encouraged the venturing into green technology in the transport sector. Ong Tee Keat

Mar 16, 2011 - Eclimo electric two-wheelers debut

KUALA LUMPUR: Homegrown Eclimo Sdn Bhd has unveiled three models of its own-developed electric two-wheelers... Two Wheel

Jan 18, 2011 - KLD Energy Looks to Raise $10M for Electric Vehicle Tech

When we first interviewed former Tesla science director and current KLD Energy’s CTO Rob Ferber, he gave us a window into... Reuters

Jan 18, 2011 - KLD Energy Looks to Raise $10M for Electric Vehicle Tech

When we first interviewed former Tesla science director and current KLD Energy’s CTO Rob Ferber, he gave us a window into how to break into the electric vehicle market from the perspective of a small startup GiGaom

Jan 12, 2011 - Eclimo e-bikes

Eclimo is set to unveil its range of electric powered two-wheelers for Malaysian riders on Feb 24. read more

Jan 04, 2011 - KLD Energy adds space, workers

Freshly-funded KLD Energy Technologies Inc. has hired 50 workers as part of expansion to a new headquarters and pilot production facility. read more

Dec 30, 2010 - KLD Energy granted $2.8M from ETF

Electric drive developer KLD Energy Technologies Inc. has received a $2.8 million commercialization award from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund. read more

Dec 30, 2010 - KLD Energy Technologies selected as Texas Emerging Technology Fund recipient

The Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Central Texas Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization (CenTex RCIC) announce that the State of Texas has chosen KLD Energy Technologies, Inc. (KLD) as the recipient of a commercialization award funded through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (ETF). read more

Nov 18, 2010 - Austin Electric Motor Company Gets Foothold in Asia

KLD Energy Technologies Inc. has assembled a team of veteran tech executives while it positions itself as a developer of electric motor drives for Asian motor scooter makers. read more

Oct 07, 2010 - KLD Expands Executive Team to Manage Growth Plans

KLD is beefing up its executive team with the addition of Tom Carothers as chief operating officer and Mark Wabschall as chief financial officer. read more

Sep 28, 2010 - KLD Energy Technologies Kicks Off Vmoto Collaboration

"We are excited to be partnering with Vmoto, the industry leader in the electric two-wheeled vehicle market," says Christian Okonsky, CEO and founder, KLD read more

Sep 28, 2010 - KLD Collaborates with Vmoto

The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that outlines plans for Vmoto to leverage KLD's technology in their scooters. CNBC

Sep 28, 2010 - KLD Kicks Off Vmoto Collaboration

KLD Energy Technologies and Vmoto are collaborating to bring a new generation of cutting-edge electric scooter and motorcycles to the world. Electric Light & Power

Sep 26, 2010 - Electric moment with Eclimo

Along comes Eclimo, a company that wants to shake up the personal mobility space on the local scene... Star Motoring

Sep 10, 2010 - KLD Energy Technologies Readies Austin Elementary School for New Year

KLD teamed up with The United Way Foundation and Communities in Schools of Central Texas, to provide Perez Elementary students with 50 new backpacks filled with school supplies and other essentials read more

Aug 11, 2010 - KLD Energy Closes $6M Funding Round

The Austin-based company filed a $4.9 million investment in July, garnering funds from 73 investors, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange filing. It has raised a total $12 million in the past 12 months Austin Business Journl

Aug 11, 2010 - KLD Energy Technologies Raises $6 Million in Second Round of VC

KLD has raised $6 million in its second round of venture capital, the company announced on Wednesday Smart Energy News

Aug 10, 2010 - KLD Energy Technologies Raises $6 Million of Equity

KLD Energy Technologies Inc. , developers of clean energy technologies, announces the company has successfully closed-out $6 million dollars in Series B funding from private investors read more

Aug 10, 2010 - KLD Energy raises $6 million

KLD Energy Technologies, an Austin startup developing clean technology for electric scooters and motorcycles, has raised $6 million from private investors Austin American Statesman

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