Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (ECD, Rochester Hills, MI), a leader in hydrogen-based energy solutions, announced that the company has been awarded the first phase of funding from the US Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) to partner with the Army's National Automotive Center (NAC). The $500,000 total contract will be applied towards the development by […]
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA) announced the availability of more than 120 diode devices in the SMF (DO219-AB) package, which combines high power capability and miniaturized dimensions of 3.7mm x 1.8mm x 0.98mm to allow considerable space savings on printed circuit boards. The SMF (DO219-AB) package meets the demand for smaller and thinner diodes that […]
Absopulse Electronics (Carp, Ontario, Canada) recently released its MIP150 Series of dc/dc converters, which provide a complete, 150W power solution in a...
Suzuki Motor Corp. (Japan) premiered its new Mobile Terrace compact fuel cell van. The rounded, translucent van aims to mimic an open...
Honda Motor Corp. (Japan) introduced its new lightweight and aerodynamic IMAS hybrid sports car, which features Honda's clean-running fuel cell technology. Expected...
Honda Motor Corp. (Japan) announced a new next-generation fuel cell for cars that is cheap, small and can operate at freezing temperatures....
Modine Manufacturing Co. (Racine, WI) reported its financial results for the second quarter ended September 26, 2003. Sales for the second quarter increased over 1% to $279.1 million from $275.3 million reported a year ago. Sales were positively impacted by net favorable currency exchange rates, primarily the stronger Euro, which added about $13.5 million to […]
Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) announced the development of a new electric double-layer capacitor with an improved energy density of nearly triple that of conventional products. The new capacitor has a high capacitance density of 13F/cc per cell volume and a high operating voltage of 3V. The features enable the new capacitor to provide […]
Teradyne Inc. (Boston, MA) reported sales of $329 million for the third quarter of 2003, and a net loss on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis of $53.5 million, or $0.28 per share. The pro-forma net loss for the third quarter of 2003 was $26.8 million, or $0.14 per share, before special charges. Net […]
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 teamed with Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (Korea) in alternative energy technologies for vehicles and distributed power generation. Opening ceremonies for the Hyundai-Enova Innovative Technology Center (ITC), as well […]
Ansoft Corp. (Pittsburgh, PA) announced the release of its Ansoft Designer™ v1.1 software for the design of high-frequency electronic components, circuits and...
Camden Electronics Ltd. (St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK) has launched a new range of valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries featuring gelled electrolyte construction for completely spill-proof and leak-proof operation. The new BEG Series batteries are offered in 6V and 12V versions with a wide range of capacities from 7.5Ah to 230Ah. The gelled electrolyte construction offers numerous […]
AMI Semiconductor Inc. (AMIS, Pocatello, ID), a leader in the design and manufacture of application-specific integrated circuits, announced the opening of its new North American Automotive Center in Novi, MI, near Detroit, which will provide a local presence and support for ongoing production programs. The new office will also allow AMIS to provide local and […]
Anderson Power Products (AAP, Sterling, MA), a leader in developing power interconnect solutions for backup power systems, electric vehicles, UPS systems, telecommunications,...
Nantong Chenshen Capacitor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (China) announced the availability of its XP Series of audio power capacitors that are suitable for...