Researchers at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory and ceramics company Cerametec Inc. (Salt Lake City, UT) reported that they have found a way to produce pure hydrogen with less energy than other methods, which would help move the country closer to the Energy Department's goal of a hydrogen economy for use in fuel […]
Azure Dynamics Corp. (Vancouver, BC), a leading developer of hybrid-electric power trains for commercial vehicles, announced that as of November 25, 2004, notification of subscription has been received for approximately 74% of all outstanding December 1, 2004, common share purchase warrants. Total proceeds to Azure Dynamics will be in excess of $8.5 million.
China announced that it will provide technical assistance to the country of Pakistan in producing electricity through solar energy, said an official of the Jiangsu Solar Energy Resources Institute. "We can help Pakistan manufacture solar collector tubes that could be used to providing cheap electricity," said the official. "We will also transfer technology to Pakistan […]
Ansmann Energy GmbH (UK), a rechargeable battery company, unveiled a new universal charger for lithium-ion battery packs used in digital cameras and...
Azure Dynamics Corp. (Vancouver, BC), a leading developer of hybrid-electric power trains for commercial vehicles, has delivered a hybrid-electric delivery vehicle to Purolator, Canada's largest overnight courier company. The vehicle is the first product delivered as a result of the supply agreement, signed by the two companies in September 2003 that could see Purolator purchase […]
China's first law on renewable energy is likely to debut in the second half of next year at the earliest, according to an official involved in its drafting. This is part of government efforts to increase the use of renewable energy, such as hydropower, wind power, bio-mass and solar energy, from less than 1% now […]
Sun Top Electronics Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) released its thick-film hybrid ICs that are suitable for use in cars, meters, home appliances, PCs,...
The Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA, Arlington, VA) announced that the US Marine Corps' (USMC) first 4×4 hybrid-electric tactical vehicle...
ON Semiconductor Corp. (Phoenix, AZ) introduced its first 250 V silicon Schottky for plasma/LCD television, power supply, consumer and automotive applications. Further...
AVX Corp. (Myrtle Beach, SC), a manufacturer and supplier of passive electronic components and related products, announced the new ultra-low-ESR version of...
Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (Worcester, MA), a supplier of mixed-signal power semiconductors and hall-effect sensors, announced its new ACS754/5 family of current sensors,...
Ansoft Corp. (Pittsburgh, PA) announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2005 ended October 31, 2004. Revenue for the second quarter totaled $15.9 million, an increase of 30% compared to $12.3 million reported in the previous fiscal year's second quarter. Net income for the second quarter was $1.9 million, or $0.14 per diluted […]
UQM Technologies Inc. (Frederick, CO), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced that it has received a contract from the US Navy to design a diesel-driven, compact, lightweight generator for use on small, unmanned military boats. The UQM® generator will have an output of 40 kW and will be used to support the electric power […]
The American division of Honda Motor Co. Inc. (Tokyo, Japan) announced the lease of two 2005 Honda FCX fuel cell vehicles (FCVs)...
General Motors Corp. (GM, Detroit, MI) reported that Shell has opened the first hydrogen dispenser at a retail gasoline station to service a fleet of six of its fuel cell vehicles. Located in northeast Washington DC, the station is part of a collaboration between Shell and GM to demonstrate hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and refueling […]