Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (Worcester, MA) introduced its next-generation, omnipolar A3212, an ultra-sensitive, pole-independent, Hall-effect switch with a latched digital output. The A3212...
Solectria Corp. (Woburn, MA) announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AutoDistributors Inc. (Fulton, CA). The two parties have agreed to work together to assemble the Solectria Force four-door electric sedan at a qualified assembly facility through an approved dealership network, Voltage Vehicles. "We are excited to announce this new relationship with […]
Lithium Technology Corp. (LTC, Plymouth Meeting, PA) announced that it has signed a letter of intent to merge with GAIA (Nordhausen, Germany)....
AVX Corp.'s (Myrtle Beach, SC) Advanced Product Group introduced a new series of miniature ceramic chip components that combine capacitor and inductor...
Advanced Automotive Batteries (AAB, Oregon House, CA) announced the release of a 2001 industry report, "Battery Life Key to Growth of Hybrid-Electric Vehicles – But Which Battery?", which is an in-depth analysis of the various designs for pure electric vehicles, hybrid-electric vehicles and vehicles with upgraded 42V electrical systems – as well as their associated […]
Midtronics (Willowbrook, IL) announced the addition of Roger Warren to the company's board of directors. Warren is the retired CEO of Bolder Technologies Corp. (Golden, CO) and the former president of the Micropower and International divisions of Rayovac Corp. (Madison, WI). "Roger Warren's industry expertise will enhance our understanding of markets and applications for new […]
Solectria Corp. (Woburn, MA) announced that the company has relocated to a much larger building in the neighboring community of Woburn, MA. The 75,000sqft facility offers more room for manufacturing, engineering, research and the corporate headquarters. "The rapidly growing demand for our products and services required us to find a bigger place to house our […]
Siemens AG (Munich, Germany) announced that the company has given up its voting right majority on Infineon Technologies AG (Munich, Germany) shares. "I welcome this step, which was always planned. We are pleased that Siemens found a way to deconsolidate Infineon in a way that is friendly to Infineon's shareholders," commented Ulrich Schumacher, CEO and […]
Winbond Electronics Corp. America (WECA, San Jose, CA) announced that it has earned QS-9000 certification, a key requirement to becoming a supplier to US automotive companies, and an upcoming requirement of the European automotive industry. In order to achieve QS-9000 status, WECA adapted its existing quality, development and business systems to the requirements of QS-9000. […]
eMotion Mobility (Atlanta, GA) announced plans to build a production plant near Savannah early next year that would specialize in electric-powered vehicles. The company hopes the move will help reduce Atlanta's metro-traffic congestion. The vehicles, which run at speeds of up to 70mph, would be available for rental by late 2002. eMotion Mobility is partnering […]
UTC Fuel Cells, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (UTC, Hartford, CT), announced that a PC25 fuel cell power plant has begun providing power for Ford Motor Co.'s (Dearborn, MI) North American Premier Automotive Group headquarters in Irvine, CA. The PC25 power plant, which produces 200kW of electricity and 900,000Btus of heat, provides 25 percent […]
Philips Semiconductors (Eindhoven, the Netherlands) announced its new ultra-low power, cost-optimized, high-performance family of smart card controller ICs, the SmartMX. The new ICs are suitable for use in single- and multi-application markets such as mobile communications, secure network access and transportation. The new SmartMX products are manufactured using 0.18µm, five metal-layer technology and will support […]
Ningbo Shenle Vanstar Electric Co. Ltd. (China) introduced the new MK-36-23 rocker switches for automotive applications, which feature rubber insulation and a...
Millennium Cell Inc. (Eatontown, NJ) announced that an agreement has been signed with European automaker PSA Peugeot Citroën (Paris, France) to provide prototype hydrogen-on-demand fuel systems for evaluation and integration into electric-powered vehicles. The initial stage of the agreement calls for PSA Peugeot Citroën to purchase the fuel systems, with delivery early in 2002. Following […]
Panasonic (Secaucus, NJ) introduced its new hybrid-electric bike in the US. The new bike was developed specifically for the US market in...