austriamicrosystems AG (Graz, Austria) unveiled the AS5040, the world's smallest 10-bit, multiple-output, magnetic rotary encoder IC. A system-on-chip, which integrates field-sensing Hall...
United Solar Ovonic Corp. (Uni-Solar Ovonic, Auburn Hills, MI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (ECD, Rochester Hills, MI), announced that it has been selected by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM) to receive a $4.45 million, 18-month contract to develop new solar cell technology to be used in […]
Electrovaya Inc. (Toronto, ON), a leader in portable power based on its lithium-ion Superpolymer® battery technology, announces the receipt of the "Technology Award" and the "Battery Electric Vehicle Award" at the Tour de Sol. Electrovaya's lithium-ion SuperPolymer® battery technology won the Technology Award, and Electrovaya's Maya 100 won the Battery Electric Vehicle Award. "As part […]
Maxwell Technologies Inc. (San Diego, CA) announced that General Hydrogen Corp., a leading developer of hydrogen and fuel cell power systems, has selected Maxwell's BOOSTCAP® ultracapacitors to achieve high-performance energy management in its Hydricity™ hydrogen fuel cell power systems for electric lift trucks and other applications. The companies have signed a multi-year strategic supply agreement […]
Azure Dynamics Corp. (Vancouver, BC), a leading developer of hybrid-electric power trains for commercial vehicles, and London Taxis International (LTI), a leading manufacturer of purpose-built taxis, announced the successful introduction of the first licensed hybrid-electric London Taxi. The launch event at the Canadian High Commission, Canada House, was followed by a public demonstration of the […]
Hitano Ent. Corp. (Taiwan) released its EMR Series of radial-leaded, aluminum electrolytic capacitors, which feature capacitances ranging from 0.47 µF to 220...
General Motors Corp. (GM, Detroit, MI) reported that its HydroGen3 fuel cell vehicle is near the halfway point for breaking the distance...
Ansoft Corp. (Pittsburgh, PA) announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2004. Revenue for the fourth quarter totaled $17.8 million, an increase of 18% compared to $15.1 million reported in the previous fiscal year's fourth quarter. Net income for the fourth quarter was $2.8 million, or $0.24 per share, […]
National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced debuted its new LM5033 100 V, dc-dc, pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller that meets the specifications...
Hydrogenics Corp. (Toronto, Canada), a designer and manufacturer of fuel cell technology, announced that the company is working with ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures LLC in the execution of a hydrogen energy station for stationary power generation and transportation fuel applications for the US Department of Energy (DOE, Washington, DC). Hydrogenics' contract is for the provision of […]
Ningbo Sunbright Battery Co. Ltd. (China) announced its new 12 V ELT-12200 sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries, suitable for electric bicycles, scooters, tools,...
Eighteen vehicles are now competing in central Athens ahead of the first-ever international solar car rally to be held in Greece. The single-seater cars, which run exclusively on electricity supplied by solar panels, are to cover over 800 km (496 miles) between May 23 and May 28, 2004, in the Phaethon 2004 race that has […]
Twenty-two solar-powered boats competed in three seperate competitions on May 21-22, 2004, in the second annual Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Solar Cup...
KJ Electronic Co. Ltd. (Hong Kong) unveiled its KH Series of V-chip aluminum electrolytic capacitors, which are suitable for automotive applications. Available...
Global Solar Energy LLC (Wheat Ridge, CO) has designed and installed a photovoltaic (PV) canopy that generates power while shielding up to 20 buses from the sun. Global Solar completed the canopy in March 2004 for the Antelope Valley Transit Authority, which provides bus service in the high desert communities of Antelope Valley, CA. The […]