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 […]
Stuart Energy Systems Corp. (Mississauga, ON) has signed a joint cooperation agreement with Ford Power Products, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Co. (Dearborn, MI). Ford has developed a hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine. Together, the two companies will jointly develop hydrogen-fueled power systems for the global backup power generation and other power markets. Stuart Energy will […]
Agile Systems Inc. (Waterloo, ON) announced a new digital power IC targeted to power conversion and power management applications. The DPC1-1 is intended as a microprocessor peripheral interfacing to high-current power devices. The DPC1-1 operates at up to 100V and is suitable for motor and solenoid drive and power conversion applications in multiple markets, including […]
Ansoft Corp. (Pittsburgh, PA) announced the integration of Ansoft's SIMPLORER with ADVISOR (ADvanced VehIcle SimulatOR), a widely used software tool created by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The combined solution, which enables engineers to evaluate and optimize new energy-efficient vehicle technologies, is now available. "More than 4,000 ADVISOR users can now take advantage of […]
PowerCold Corp. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Power Sources Inc., has been selected by DTE Energy Technologies to collaborate in developing on-site cogeneration projects in the northeastern US. DTE Energy Technologies, a subsidiary of DTE Energy (Detroit, MI), believes the business can generate $12.0 million through 2003, and at least $20.0 million in projects […]
General Motors Corp. (GM, Detroit, MI) unveiled its new AUTOnomy fuel cell vehicle, the first vehicle designed around a fuel cell propulsion...
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, […]
Rayovac Corp. (Madison, WI) announced that it has developed a new rechargeable battery that will take only 15 minutes to recharge. The technology will cut recharging time from one hour for its most powerful rechargeable batteries, designed for high-drain devices like digital cameras. Rayovac calls the new technology I-C3 for "In-Cell Charge Control" because the […]
Microsemi Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced the new RangeMAX LX1688 integrated circuit, designed specifically to control power for multiple cold-cathode fluorescent lamps found in desktop LCD monitors, multiple-lamp panels and low ambient light displays. The LX1688 allows designers to use multiple controllers to drive multiple lamps with synchronized outputs. Product designers can employ either analog or […]
Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. (South Portland, ME) announced that it has filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that would be available for one or more follow-on public offerings of its Class A common stock. Up to a total of 24,150,000 shares may be offered, including 14,175,000 newly issued shares by […]
Matsushita Electronic Components Co. Ltd. (Japan) announced the new E12 Series of thick-film chip resistors, which offer a resistance range of 10...
ZAP (Sebastopol, CA) announced that in a form filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the company has filed for Chapter 11 voluntary bankruptcy protection in federal court in Northern California. The company said it expects to continue filling orders and honoring warranties during the bankruptcy restructuring. ZAP blamed both falling orders and the […]
BAE Systems Controls (Johnson City, NY) will develop a prototype hybrid-electric truck for FedEx Express as part of a project to select the delivery company's next standard configuration for delivery trucks. The prototype, to be delivered in September 2002, will be designed to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. BAE is applying its HybriDrive propulsion […]
Alpha Technologies Group Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) announced a net loss from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2002 ended...