Hyundai Motor Co. (Korea) will feature hybrid drive systems developed by Enova Systems (Torrance, CA) in its hybrid transit vehicles. Enova manufactured the drive systems as a result of the two companies' joint hybrid-development program. The series hybrid drive system is an Enova Panther Genset, which consists of a 50kW electric motor, a motor controller […]
Medis Technologies (New York) released its financial report for the period ending December 31, 2001, showing the company sustained net losses of $31,582,000 for the year. From the company's inception in April 1992 through December 31, 2001, it has generated a cumulative net loss of approximately $77,669,000, including approximately $39,757,000 from amortization expense. The company […]
Millennium Cell Inc. (Eatontown, NJ) posted its 2001 annual report. The company incurred operating losses of $20,679,030, $16,347,278 and $1,042,088 in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively, and had a net loss applicable to common stockholders of $19,452,329, $17,819,965 and $1,031,277, respectively. As of December 31, 2001, and 2000, Millennium Cell had an accumulated deficit of […]
Manton Technology Ltd. (China) announced its new DM8V sealed lead-acid (SLA) battery, which provides a voltage cycle between 9.6V and 10V, and a standby voltage between 2.2V to 9V. The battery is housed in a 164mm x 28mm x 99mm package with an initial current rated at <1.8A.
IFR Systems Inc. (Wichita, KS) announced a complete new line of variable-switching regulated dc power supplies. The Kikusui PAM Series has eight models in 2kW and 4kW versions that consist of large-capacity, variable-switching dc power supplies suitable for use in battery, dc/dc converter, automobile electrical components and motor-operated tool applications. The PAM Series offers users […]
Ford Motor Co. (Dearborn, MI) announced that it is combining the latest hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV) technology with an advanced new fuel cell to create an all-new, highly efficient, zero-emission Ford Focus. The new Ford Focus fuel cell vehicle (FCV) is claimed to be one of the industry's first hybridized fuel cell vehicles, which combines the […]
Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) introduced a quad, CMOS low dropout regulator (LDO) with select mode technology, shutdown and independent reset functions, saving significant board-space and costs. The new TC1307 offers a fast response time from shutdown (10µsec), responding better to input and output transient conditions than similar solutions, according to the company. Available in […]
XFUEL Corp. (La Jolla, CA) announced that it is now producing prototypes of its aluminum-alloy-air fuel cell modules for various consumer products. According to the company, the modules will be longer lasting than any existing battery and much less in cost. XFUEL will commence commercial production of the modules in September 2002. The new aluminum-alloy-air […]
Beacon Power Corp. (Wilmington, MA) announced its first steps in entering the high-power UPS market. "We will utilize Beacon's proprietary technology to achieve a sustainable advantage in this market," said Bill Capp, president and CEO. "Our technology offers high performance and reliability and is ideally suited to support the higher-power needs of our customers, particularly […]
American Power Conversion (APC, West Kingston, RI) announced plans to launch its static uninterruptible power system (UPS), the new Symmetra MW, which will offer up to 1.6MW of power in a scaleable, modular design. In addition, the unit can be paralleled for even higher power demands. The Symmetra MW allows data center and facility managers […]
Toshiba Battery Co. Ltd. (Japan) has developed a new dry battery that provides about five times the service life of alkaline batteries, which the company will market in March 2002. When four of the new batteries are used in a digital stills camera, the service life is five times longer than the life provided by […]
Ault Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) announced its new two-stage lead-acid battery chargers, the BVL Series, to meet the growing needs for powering portable...
Medis Technologies Ltd. (New York, NY) announced that its subsidiary, More Energy Ltd., has achieved an important breakthrough in developing a catalyst for use on the cathode in its direct liquid ethanol/methanol (DLE/M) fuel cell, which no longer requires platinum or other precious metals as a component, reducing the cost of the fuel cell. "We […]
Evercel Inc. (Danbury, CT) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $13,000. Net loss available to common shareholders was $719,000, or $0.07 per basic and diluted loss per share. This compares to a loss of $4.1 million, or $0.56 per basic and diluted loss per share, in last year's fourth quarter. For the 12 months ended December 31, […]
General Motors Corp. (GM, Detroit, MI) unveiled its new AUTOnomy fuel cell vehicle, the first vehicle designed around a fuel cell propulsion...