GE Energy (Atlanta, GA), a leading supplier of power generation and energy delivery technology, reported that it anticipates that its wind energy plant in Salem will increase production, and is hiring 30 electrical engineers to handle the work. The new workers will be involved in the production of power converters, more commonly called a windmill.
Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. (Japan), a leader in rechargeable batteries, announced that it has tripled its monthly output capacity for rechargeable batteries for hybrid vehicles to about one million units to meet growing demand from customers such as Ford Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. Sanyo said the move is aimed at strengthening its position […]
Honda Motor Co. Inc. (Tokyo, Japan) and the Hokkaido Prefectural Government announced an agreement where Honda will lease to the Prefecture the...
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC, Canada) has exercised its right to claim a $55 million investment from DaimlerChrysler AG (Stuttgart, Germany) and Ford Motor Co. (Dearborn, MI), part of an agreement signed last December 31, 2003. DaimlerChrysler will buy 2.4 million common shares of Ballard at $12.34 each for a cost of $30 million. […]
International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced its new IRF6665 DirectFET™ MOSFET for medium-power, Class D audio amplifiers. The device parameters...
Absopulse Electronics Ltd. (Carp, Ontario, Canada) released its HVI 109-WR-TX converter, which was designed for use in harsh environments where a wide...
ZAP (Sebastopol, CA) has signed a purchase order with Anuvu Inc. for its patented Power-X hydrogen fuel cell engine systems ahead of a planned commercial launch of a fuel cell car in 2005. ZAP and Anuvu intend to deliver the first fuel-cell-powered vehicles to consumers in 2005. ZAP CEO Steve Schneider stated, "ZAP had the […]
Porsche AG (Germany) reported that it is studying whether to offer a hybrid gas-electric model, possibly a version of its Cayenne sport...
Prodrive (UK) and Commuter Cars Corp. (CCC, Spokane, WA) have announced a deal that will see Prodrive managing the construction of up...
IXYS Corp. (Santa Clara, CA), a leader in power semiconductors for power conversion and motion control applications, introduced a new family of 600 V, short-circuit-rated, medium-speed IGBTs, which are suitable for motor control, automation industry, white goods appliance and industrial applications. The IGBTs are also optimal for inverters for electrical scooters and light electrical vehicles […]
The City of Anderson is taking legal action against Electric Vehicle International LLC (EVI, Santa Ana, CA) and CEO Bill Hardacre to...
Hydrogenics Corp. (Toronto, Canada), a designer and manufacturer of fuel cell technology, announced that it has undertaken a second work order with ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures LLC under the master services agreement signed between the two companies earlier this year. Hydrogenics' contract is for the provision of engineering and product-related services to integrate a fully packaged […]
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC, Canada) announced the appointment of Chris Guzy as Chief Technology Officer. Effective January 17, 2005, Guzy will lead the technology team responsible for realizing Ballard's mission of developing fuel cell power as a practical alternative to internal combustion engines through technology leadership. "Dr. Guzy has significant experience advancing technology […]
Ford Motor Co. (Dearborn, MI) announced that its Escape sport-utility vehicle (SUV) is the first hybrid built by a US automaker to qualify for a $2,000 tax deduction that encourages sales of low-pollution vehicles. Buyers of new 2005 gasoline-electric Escape SUVs can claim the income tax deduction for the year in which the vehicle is […]
Michelin (France) released details of two advanced prototype fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), the HY-LIGHT and the CONCEPT, which it unveiled at...