Evercel Inc. (Danbury, CT) reported that the first-quarter 2000 results reflected continued investment in development, marketing and administration activities as the company approaches commercialization. It also announced the completion of a follow-on public offering of 1,250,000 shares of its common stock, which raised $14.1 million of net proceeds. "In the year since we became an […]
Ford Motor Co. (San Diego, CA) announced that it is moving its THINK Group (a unit developing a full line of EVs) to Southern California to be closer to its customers and technology partners. Along with developing its line of battery-electric EVs, the new San Diego headquarters will include engineering and research on fuel cell […]
TH!NK Group (San Diego, CA), the EV enterprise founded by the Ford Motor Co., has announced the relocation of its headquarters from the corporate campus in Dearborn, MI, to San Diego, CA. Ford's newest brand will develop and market a line of zero-emission battery EVs. The new San Diego headquarters will include engineering and research […]
Evercel Inc. (Danbury, CT) has announced a public offering of 1,250,000 shares of its common stock on May 9, 2000, at $12.50 per share for gross proceeds of $15,625,000.
Two events organized by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (Greenfield, MA) will allow individuals the opportunity to view hybrid-electric and solar-assisted vehicles. The Heavy-Duty Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Conference (New York, NY), May 11-12, 2000, and the 12th Annual American Tour de Sol (held from New York, NY, to Washington, DC), May 12-18, 2000.
International Rectifier (El Segundo, CA) have announced the production of their first TempSENSE HEXFET power MOSFET, which can provide cost-effective temperature sensing for automotive system protection by using an on-chip temperature sensing diode. The IRLBD59N04E is a 40V, 20 mohms, N-channel MOSFET. Temperature sensing is provided by two anti-parallel, electrically isolated, poly-silicon diodes. The diode's […]
Bolder Technologies Corp. (Golden, CO) has announced their net revenues of $254,797 for the first quarter, ending March 31, 2000. This figure showed an increase from 1999's results of $81,444. According to Bolder, much of the increase is attributed to the marketing of the SecureStart Portable Jump Starter and the commercialization of Thin-Metal Film technology. […]
Alabama Power (Birmingham, AL) has opened a state-of-the-art facility to service, maintain and promote zero-emission EVs. This EV service center is a first for Southern Company and one of the first in the country. It includes maintenance, service and support for the company's expanding EV fleet, educational tools for schools to teach and demonstrate EV […]
Ballard Power Systems (Vancouver, BC) issued its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000. All amounts reported are in Canadian dollars. Revenues for the first three months of 2000 were $4.0 million compared to $6.5 million in the same period in 1999. Ballard's cash position was $835.6 million at the end of […]
Bolder Technologies Corp. (Golden, CO) announced it has become a full operating member of the MIT/Industry Consortium on Advanced Automotive Electrical/Electronic Components and Systems. A primary goal of the consortium is the coordination and conversion of power systems in automobiles from 12V to 36V as early as 2003. "The auto industry is committed to higher […]
Solectria Corp. (Wilmington, MA) signed a one-year, $1.3 million contact to provide electric and hybrid-electric bus drive systems to Advanced Vehicle Systems (Chattanooga, TN). Advanced Vehicle is a leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid-electric buses. The agreement covers motors, motor controllers and other electric vehicle components for nearly 90 buses. With the agreement in place, […]
IMPCO Technologies'(Irvine, CA) Advanced Technology Center has been awarded a patent for its new and innovative In-Tank Fuel Pressure Regulator Technology for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and natural gas vehicles. The In-Tank Regulator utilizes the company's TriShield ultra-lightweight, advanced composite, fuel-storage tanks for a significant reduction in fuel-system cost while at the same time increasing […]
Lockheed Martin Control Systems (Romulus, MI) has announced its 21st Century Truck Initiative, a partnership with Vice President Al Gore to develop technology that will dramatically reduce fuel use and emissions in trucks and buses. Lockheed Martin Control Systems will apply its commercially proven hybrid technology to developing medium and heavy trucks and buses that […]
Toyota (New York, NY) will release its five-passenger Toyota Prius gas/electric hybrid sedan in the US this summer, with a price of $19,995. The car is the world's first mass-produced gasoline/electric hybrid vehicle; a breakthrough in the combination of an efficient, powerful, gasoline-fueled, internal combustion engine. Prius' primary power is provided by an all-aluminum, 1.5-liter […]
Micrel Inc. (Rock Taven, NY) has acquired Electronic Technology Corp. (Huxley, Iowa), a privately held developer of power management and mixed signal products. Due to ETC's product portfolio of power supply supervisor products and custom ICs for the automotive market, Micrel expects the acquisition will strengthen its market value as a supplier of mixed signal […]