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Do the math: Years added up for 50-year veteran Alabama scientist Brenda Perkins
Brenda Perkins remembers being impressed by the movie “Hidden Figures,” which depicted the Black women who played an integral role in America’s pursuit of space exploration. “I was amazed at what all they had accomplished and the math that was behind all the work that they had done and how they didn’t receive credit,” said…
Alabama is home to mobile, robotic EV charger pilot program
What may be the next major evolution in EV charging is part of a pilot program in Alabama. ZiGGY, a mobile, robotic EV charger created by EV Safe Charge Inc., is showcasing its capabilities with support from Alabama Power, Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator and Innovation Depot in Birmingham as well as the Alabama Mobility &…
Techstars Alabama News Center Startup Spotlight: CogniTensor
Company name: CogniTensor. Company hometown: New Delhi, India. Leadership team: Ashish Airon, co-founder and CEO. Alabama News Center: What is your company’s overall focus and mission? Ashish Airon: CogniTensor is committed to empowering businesses to seamlessly integrate sustainability into their core operations. Through our flagship product, the Sustain3P ESG Platform, we help companies prioritize the triple…
Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Startup Spotlight: Plug Zen
Company name: Plug Zen. Company hometown: Detroit. Leadership team: Q Johnson, founder. Alabama News Center: What is your company’s overall focus and mission? Q Johnson: Increase access to EV charging for everyone, everywhere. “Putting the EV in Everybody.” ANC: What inspired you to start this company? How do you want to contribute to the future…