Matsushita Electronic Components Co. Ltd. (Japan) announced new aluminum-electrolytic chip capacitors for automotive electrical equipment, which feature an improved vibration-resistance structure. The...
Exide Technologies (Princeton, NJ) announced its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 ended on September 30, 2001. The company reported a consolidated net loss, excluding non-recurring charges, of $15.9 million, or $0.59 per diluted share. This compares to consolidated net earnings, on a pro-forma basis, for the acquisition of GNB Technologies Inc. in […]
STMicroelectronics (Geneva, Switzerland) and Delphi Automotive Systems (ST, Troy, MI) announced their intention to cooperate on the design and development of new smart power IC products for automotive applications. The companies signed a joint agreement to build on their previous relationship and strengthen ST's commitment to the automotive market. The ICs from the joint development […]
IRC Inc.'s (Corpus Christi, TX) Advanced Film Division introduced a surface-mount chip version of its platinum film resistive temperature sensors for automotive,...
Hydrogenics Corp. (Mississauga, ON) unveiled their HyUPS backup power product at the Tower Summit 2001 telecommunications show and conference in Las Vegas, NV, on October 29-30, 2001. The HyUPS fuel cell power generator is a stationary power product co-developed by Hydrogenics and General Motors Corp. (Detroit, MI) to meet critical backup power needs across multiple […]
Shenzhen Shengtai Ind. Co. Ltd. (China) announced its new STB-015 (10W to 15W), STB-020 (20W), STB-035 (35W) and STB-050 (50W) switching power supplies, which provide over-voltage protection and short-circuit protection, and exhibit high efficiency, high stability and reliability. Applications include portable DVD players, network hubs, automotive stereo systems, telecom devices, computer equipment and medical instrumentation. […]
Ford Motor Co. (Dearborn, MI) announced production of its Th!nk neighbor electric vehicles (NEV) at its TruMack Assembly Detroit Chassis Plant (DCP) in Detroit. The automaker will introduce the zero-emission Th!nk neighbor at Ford dealerships in selected markets nationwide, with the first shipment headed to California. A new production line for manufacturing the Th!nk neighbor […]
Delphi Automotive Systems (Troy, MI) and Electricore Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) have been selected to receive a cost-sharing research award from the US Department of Energy (DOE) for approximately $1.85 million to develop a low-cost, commercially viable automotive nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor for clean and more fuel efficient vehicles. The NOx sensor will monitor emissions of […]
Diodes Inc. (Westlake Village, CA) reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2001. Revenues for the third quarter were $22.7 million, a sequential increase of eight percent from the second quarter of 2001, but a 29.8 percent decrease as compared to $32.3 million for the third quarter of 2000. Third-quarter results include […]
Motorola Inc. (Schaumberg, IL) and Elitetron Electronic Co. Ltd. (EEC, Taipei, Taiwan) announced an agreement that EEC will distribute Motorola Energy Systems Group's (Lawrenceville, GA) lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer technology energy solutions. "It is a pleasure to work with EEC whose professional and expert staff strive to meet customer needs through their solid skills in […]
Pulse Engineering (San Diego, CA) introduced its new series of low-profile, highly efficient 30W planar transformers, which are a size and weight reduction of up to 60 percent in dc power supplies or in discrete power supply systems, according to the company. Primary applications for the new transformer series include telecom power systems, industrial control […]
Toyota Motor Corp. (Tokyo, Japan) presented its new Estima Hybrid four-wheel-drive minivan and Crown Royal luxury sedan at the 35th Tokyo Motor...
Solectria Corp. (Wilmington, MA) announced that its electric drive system has been selected by eMotion Mobility LLC (Atlanta, GA) to power an electric car for an innovative station car program known as eMotion. Solectria's ac induction drive motor will be incorporated into an electric version of the two-seat MCC smart GmbH City Coupe, which eMotion […]
C&D Technologies Inc. (Blue Bell, PA) announced that its third-quarter earnings will be sharply lower than expected because of shortfalls at units that make batteries for industrial vehicles and power-supply products. The company said it expects to earn between $0.14 and $0.16 per share, excluding charges related to a merger that was not completed. The […]
Millennium Cell Inc. (Eatontown, NJ) announced an adjusted net loss of $3.5 million, or $0.13 per share (adjusted for non-cash charges), for the quarter ended September 30, 2001. This compares to an adjusted net loss of $3.1 million, or $0.11 per share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2001. The adjusted net loss for […]