Solicore Inc. (Lakeland, FL) and ICP Global Technologies (Montreal, Canada) have signed an agreement in which the two companies will utilize their patented technologies to jointly develop and market a range of solar energy products for consumer and industrial applications. Solicore has patented a dry electrolyte that is a non-compressible, non-combustible and non-toxic film, making […]
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, Canada) announced the receipt of an order from Gillig Corp. (Hayward, CA) for delivery of three heavy-duty Ballard® fuel cell engines and support services. The 205kW fuel cell engines will be integrated into transit buses for delivery in 2004 to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA, San Jose, CA). […]
Newly Ever Rise Electronic Co. Ltd. (Shenzhen, China) announced its new PL Series of surface-mount transformers, which operate at a frequency range...
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin (Madison, WI) announced that they have found a way to extract fuel source hydrogen from a glucose solution by heating the sugar solution to 392 degrees F and passing it over a platinum-based catalyst, which breaks it down into hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The method is more efficient and […]
Elgar Corp. (San Diego, CA) announced the appointment of Joseph Budano as President and CEO. Kenneth Kilpatrick, who has led the company since 1991, will be assuming the position of Vice Chairman of the Board. "Joe brings a terrific combination of strategic thinking and operational management skills that will accelerate our growth in the coming […]
VPT Inc. (Blacksburg, VA) introduced a new combination EMI filter and transient suppression module that is designed for military uses, including ground-based equipment, weapons systems, armored vehicles and field radio systems. The new DVMN Series of EMI filters is classified as commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and is available from stock immediately. The new DVMN Series of EMI […]
Electric Fuel Corp. (New York) announced that it has completed its acquisition of a majority interest in MDT Protective Ind. Ltd. (Israel), which specializes in using lightweight materials and advanced engineering processes to armor vehicles. According to Electric Fuel, the company fulfilled a major step in its strategic plan of expanding into the defense and […]
Siliconix Inc. (Santa Clara, CA), a subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA), announced seven new temperature- and current-sensing TrenchFETs in a thermally enhanced D2PAK package. The new 30V to 75V TrenchFETs are designed for any application requiring temperature or current sensing, such as motor drives and valve drives, as well as industrial and automotive […]
Honeywell International Inc. (Morris Township, NJ) and Invensys plc (Chippenham, England) announced that Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions (ACS) has signed an agreement to acquire Invensys Sensor Systems for $415.0 million in cash. Invensys Sensor Systems, a leading supplier of sensors and controls used in the medical, office automation, aerospace, HVAC, automotive and consumer appliance […]
HERA Hydrogen Storage Systems Inc. (HERA, Longueuil, Quebec), a leading company in the business of hydrogen storage development, recently completed its move to a new location at 577 Le Breton Street in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, which provides HERA with the space to expand its production capacity as well as room to accommodate the growth of […]
Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Corp. (DMFCC, Pasadena, CA) announced that Rick Cooper has joined the company as Interim President and Chief Operating Officer. Previously CEO of the US division of Xcellsis GmbH, the joint venture of Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC), DaimlerChrysler Corp. (Auburn Hills, MI) and Ford Motor Co. (Dearborn, MI), Cooper has […]
EXELTECH Inc. (Fort Worth, TX), an electronics manufacturer specializing in power conversion products, announced that it has been recommended for certification to...
Energy Visions Inc. (EVI, Ottawa, ON) announced that the joint development program between EVI and the Alberta Research Council Inc. (ARC, Alberta, Canada) is being restructured to change the immediate focus to completing the first-stage research. The intention of the EVI Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) program is to resolve the obstacles of fueling infrastructure […]
Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (ECD, Rochester Hills, MI) announced that James Metzger, a board member since July 2000, will join ECD's senior management team as Vice Chairman effective November 1, 2002. Metzger comes to ECD after over 30 years with Texaco Inc. (Westchester, NY). President and CEO Stanford Ovshinsky and Chairman Robert Stempel stated, "Jim […]
IXYS Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Advanced Power Technology Inc. (Bend, OR). The complaint alleges infringement of two of IXYS' key patents, Patent 5,486,715 and Patent 5,801,419, both of which are entitled "High-Frequency MOS Device." The patent infringement complaint was filed in the US District Court, […]