Astris Energi Inc. (Mississauga, ON) reported that discussions are continuing with nine potential joint-venture partners in six different countries, most of which were former partners with ZeTek Power plc (UK), the only other manufacturer of alkaline fuel cells, which recently declared bankruptcy. Of special interest to such system integrators are Astris' 2.5kW alkaline fuel cells, […]
Texaco Ovonic Battery Systems LLC (Rochester Hills, MI), a 50-50 owned limited-liability company whose members are Texaco Energy Systems Inc., a subsidiary of ChevronTexaco Corp. (San Francisco, CA), and Ovonic Battery Company Inc., a subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (ECD, Troy, MI), announced that Thomas Neslage has been named President and Chief Operating Officer. […]
AFS Trinity Power Corp. (Seattle, WA) announced a new flywheel technology and the award of a patent for the technology from the US Patent Office. The technology is expected to be used in second-generation flywheel/diesel hybrid trucks and buses as well as in flywheel/solar-energy momentum (EMW) systems in satellites and spacecraft. The new technology, called […]
Lithium Technology Corp. (LTC, Plymouth Meeting, PA) announced that in collaboration with lithium-polymer battery company GAIA Akkumulatorenwerke GmbH (GAIA, Germany), it is in the process of completing a prototype 42V battery for BMW AG (Frankfurt, Germany) under a firm purchase order to GAIA from BMW. Delivery is scheduled for July through August of 2002. The […]
Schaffner EMC (Edison, NJ) introduced new software that enables EMC emission and immunity testing in one flexible, user-configurable package. The new EMC...
Midtronics Inc. (Willowbrook, IL) announced the promotion of Ron Ortiz to the position of Vice President and General Manager of the Midtronics group. Ortiz previously served as vice president of operations, and joined Midtronics in 1999 as the director of strategic marketing. In his new role, Ortiz takes responsibility for the day-to-day management of Midtronics, […]
Thermacore International Inc. (Lancaster, PA), a subsidiary of Modine Manufacturing Co. (Racine, WI), and Molex Inc. (Lisle, IL) have announced that they have entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) to design, prototype and market an industry-standard thermal solution for the next generation of Intel desktop microprocessors. Under the JDA, both companies will devote engineering […]
Azure Dynamics Corp. (Vancouver, BC) announced the formation of the Azure Dynamics Advisory Board, which will advise the board of directors and report to Chairman and CEO D. Campbell Deacon. In addition, its resources will be available to the management and employees of Azure. "Azure has already proven its technology will have a measurable benefit […]
Endicott Research Group Inc. (Endicott, NY) announced its new P44W encapsulated dc/ac inverter that provides up to 15W output to power automotive...
Hawker Energy Products Inc. (Warrensburg, MO) announced the introduction of its PowerSafe G family of reformulated, sealed lead-calcium (SLC), 6V and 12V rechargeable batteries. The PowerSafe G valve-regulated (VRLA) sealed product line comes in three models: the GA, GAX and GEL. The batteries are suitable for a variety of applications such as telecommunications, information technology, […]
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC) announced that its Mark 900 Series fuel cell has powered DaimlerChrysler Corp.'s (Auburn Hills, MI) NECAR...
Exide Technologies (Princeton, NJ) has been selected by Ford Motor Co. (Dearborn, MI) to supply the 12V batteries for the new Ford Focus fuel cell vehicle (FCV). Ford has specified Exide Technologies' Marathon M12V30 battery for the vehicles. The FCV is the first transportation application for the Marathon brand. "The Exide Technologies Transportation Business Group […]
DaimlerChrysler Corp. (Auburn Hills, MI) reported that Dodge has cancelled its planned launch of the Dodge Durango hybrid-electric SUV, citing concerns over...
AM General Corp. (Mishawaka, IN) has begun working to develop a hybrid diesel-electric Humvee vehicle for the US Army's Tank, Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), which could be used to surprise the enemy with a silent electric motor. Responding to the US Army's call for a military vehicle that runs on both fuel and electricity, […]
The chairman, CEO and board member of Tyco International Ltd. (Pembroke, Bermuda), L. Dennis Kozlowski, has resigned amid mounting criticism of his corporate strategy and a report that he is under investigation for avoiding personal taxes. The company said in a statement that Kozlowski left for "personal reasons," and that former CEO John Fort, a […]