General Motors Corp. (Detroit, MI) announced that it is installing new leaders for its fuel cell research activities as Frank Colvin, vice president of GM's fuel cell activities, prepares to retire. Colvin will retire effective February 1, 2003, after 38 years with the automaker. Colvin helped establish and develop fuel cell activities within GM. Byron […]
Hydrogenics Corp. (Toronto, Canada), a designer and manufacturer of fuel cell technology, announced that it has been contracted by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to integrate Hydrogenics' power module technology into a next-generation, fuel-cell-powered, transit bus. NRCan will contribute CDN$3.0 million towards the project, which is scheduled for completion in March 2005. Under the terms of […]
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, Canada) announced a five-year plan that provides for a significant reduction in cash consumption, an organizational restructuring,...
Hongguang Micro Electronics Co. Ltd. (China) announced that the TDA2030 and TDA2003 power amplifier (PA) ICs feature short-circuit and overheat protection and...
Lithium Technology Corp. (Plymouth Meeting, PA) announced that it has signed a share exchange agreement that will give Lithium Technology a 100-percent interest in GAIA Akkumulatorenwerke GmbH (GAIA, Germany), a privately held lithium-polymer battery company. On October 4, 2002, Lithium Technology acquired a 60-percent interest in GAIA, and upon the closing of the second share […]
Shenzhen HYB Battery Co. Ltd. (Shenzhen, China) announced the company's SMART automotive lithium-ion battery, which features a maximum capacity of 18Ah, is...
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC) announced that it would supply Honda Motor Co. (Japan) with 32 fuel cells over the next three years, building on an existing supply deal. Ballard gave no financial terms for the agreement. The company reported that the pact included support services for Honda's fuel-cell-vehicle customer deliveries in Japan and […]
Energy Visions Inc. (EVI, Toronto, Canada) announced that it will demonstrate its proprietary, all-electric, hybrid power system in the spring of 2003. The demonstration hybrid power system, under construction at EVI's Calgary fuel cell laboratory, will be a pre-commercial prototype using EVI's proprietary "flowing electrolyte" direct-methanol fuel cell (DMFC) and rechargeable nickel-zinc (NiZn) or alkaline […]
Toyota Motor Corp. (Tokyo, Japan) and Honda Motor Co. (Japan) delivered its' first market-ready, zero-emission, hydrogen-powered, fuel cell vehicles. The University of California received the first two Toyota hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. Honda delivered its first street-certified, hydrogen-powered, fuel cell car to City of Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn. Los Angeles is leasing five Honda fuel […]
NEC Electronics Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) announced that it has changed its name to NEC Electronics America Inc. as part of the launch of its parent company, NEC Electronics Corp., which has become the new semiconductor business that will specialize in semiconductor products encompassing advanced technology solutions for the broadband and communications markets; system solutions […]
Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA) announced the industrial temperature grade of the LT3430, the LT3430IFE. The LT3430 is a constant frequency,...
Gowanda Electronics (Gowanda, NY) introduced a new series of surface-mount inductors designed for use in power applications where high current-handling capability and...
Hydrogenics Corp. (Toronto, Canada) announced that it has delivered a regenerative fuel cell auxiliary power unit developed under contract by the US Army for deployment and testing on army vehicle platforms. The initiative with the US Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM, Warren, MI) was initiated in response to the military's desire to explore alternative […]
Azure Dynamics Corp. (Vancouver, BC) and London Taxis International (LTI) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a joint program to develop and produce advanced hybrid-electric-powered taxis. Under the terms of the MOU, Azure and LTI agree to work towards a development agreement and supplier relationship for hybrid-electric powertrains for current and […]
Thor Industries Inc. (Jackson Center, OH) announced that its ThunderPower hybrid fuel cell, zero-emissions, 30ft bus was placed into revenue service with Sunline Transit Agency (Thousand Palms, CA). The company claims that this is the only fuel cell bus in revenue service in the world. The bus achieves 7mpg to 11mpg, which is double the […]