AMI Semiconductor Inc. (AMIS, Pocatello, ID), a leader in the design and manufacture of application-specific integrated circuits, announced that renowned industry marketing...
Enova Systems Inc. (Torrance, CA), a developer and manufacturer of mobile and stationary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced that it has received a contract from Mack Truck Inc., Powertrain Division, a member of the Volvo Group (Sweden), for the development and fabrication of an advanced heavy-duty hybrid drive system, funded […]
Darnell Group Inc. (Corona, CA) announced that it has reached a publications milestone with its PowerPulseDaily email newsletter and PowerPulse.Net website publications....
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA) announced the release of a new 0.25W, surface-mount, Power Metal Strip® resistor with a power rating that...
Nissan Motor Co. (Tokyo) announced that it will license gas-electric hybrid engine technology from Toyota Motor Corp. (Japan) for use in a hybrid version of the Nissan Altima. The new car is scheduled to hit showrooms in 2006. At the same time, Nissan intends to continue developing an alternative hybrid technology in-house, while it also […]
Dynetek Industries Ltd. (Calgary, Canada) announced that it will deliver three on-board, hydrogen, fuel storage systems for fuel cell buses bound for Perth, Western Australia, in the first quarter of 2004. Dynetek is providing the fuel storage solution using its certified 350bar (5,000psi) hydrogen fuel storage system. Ballard Power Systems will provide its latest-generation, heavy-duty, […]
Stuart Energy Systems Corp. (Toronto, Canada) announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with the Hydrogen Car Company (HCC), a privately held company focused on developing and marketing a new generation of cars and trucks that are powered by hydrogen internal combustion engines. To support the sale of its vehicles, HCC will exclusively offer […]
Coopower Battery Industrial Co. Ltd. (China) unveiled its new valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery, which features a nominal voltage of 12V and a...
Lithium Technology Corp. (LTC, Plymouth Meeting, PA), an early production stage rechargeable lithium battery manufacturer, announced receipt of a small business innovative research, phase-one contract from the US Army Communications-Electronics Command for the development of an Ultrafast Charging Lithium Battery System. Under the contract, LTC will develop a high-power, 14.4V, lithium-ion battery system that will […]
Two million dollars in federal support has been awarded to establish the Hydrogen "HI WAY" Initiative in New York State. Funding for the project, which will create a hydrogen energy infrastructure validation platform across the state, is included in the Conference Report for Fiscal Year 2004 Energy and Water Appropriations. Representatives John McHugh (R-NY), James […]
Dynetek Industries Ltd. (Calgary, Canada) announced that it will deliver on-board, complete hydrogen fuel storage systems for the Ford Motor Co. (Dearborn, MI) 2004 Ford Focus FCV, zero-emission automobiles. Dynetek will provide complete fuel storage and components solution using its certified 350 bar (5,000 psi) hydrogen fuel storage system. The storage systems and components will […]
Honeywell International Inc. (Morris Township, NJ) announced that Roger Fradin has been named President and CEO of its $7 billion Automation and Control Solutions (ACS) business. Fradin will report to Chairman and CEO Dave Cote and become an Executive Officer of the company. He succeeds Kevin Gilligan, who resigned from Honeywell to pursue leadership opportunities […]
Agilent Technologies Inc. (Palo Alto, CA) introduced its 1U (rack-unit) high, multiple-output, programmable dc power supply system, the N6700, which enables test system integrators to optimize performance, power and price to match test needs. The Agilent N6700 modular power system (MPS) offers auto-ranging output and new measurement capabilities for automatic test equipment applications in industries, […]
Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) announced a new family of eight-bit Flash microcontrollers (MCUs) with new advanced motor control peripherals that deliver efficiency, quiet operation, great range, and extend the life of motors in automotive, industrial, appliance and consumer applications. The 40-pin PIC18F4331/4431 and 28-pin PIC18F2331/2431 microcontrollers provide a complete solution for precise and energy-efficient […]
Toyota Motor Corp. (Japan) unveiled its 2005 Highlander Hybrid sports utility vehicle (SUV), which follows the second-generation Prius sedan as the company's...