Johnson Controls Inc. (Milwaukee, WI) recently announced that Hermann Schonau has been named manager of Inspira battery technology. Inspira is an enabling technology for 42V architectures. Schonau will work directly with European automotive OEMs and electronic system integrators to introduce Inspira technology in 12V, 42V and higher-voltage HEVs and fuel cell applications. Prior to joining […]
Evercel Inc. (Danbury, CT) and Zapworld.Com (ZAP, Sebastopol, CA) have recently signed an agreement to jointly produce a line of premium products using ZAP's technology combined with Evercel's performance nickel-zinc batteries. Under the terms of the agreement, ZAP will install Evercel's nickel-zinc battery in a high-end version of ZAP's Lectra electric motorcycle. The Lectra will […]
The California Fuel Cell Partnership recently announced the addition of new partners to its team. The partnership, which formally began in April 1999, includes auto manufacturers DaimlerChrysler, Ford, Honda and Volkswagen; energy partners ARCO, Shell and Texaco; fuel cell company Ballard Power Systems; and the State of California. Joining those partners is the US Department […]
AC Propulsion's (San Dimas, CA) Tzero recently out-accelerated a Ferrari F355, a new Corvette and a Porsche Carrera 4 in a series of impromptu 1/8-mile drag races held at the Moffett Field in Mountain View, CA. The tzero features a 200hp, copper-rotor, ac induction motor with 183ft. lb. torque from 0rpm to 5000rpm, and 200hp […]
Zapworld.Com (ZAP, Sebastopol, CA) recently announced that buyers of ZAP EVs in the Denver-metro area are now eligible for rebates ranging from $50 for a Zappy folding scooter, to $200 for a motorcycle or bicycle, and up to $500 for a GEM neighborhood EV. The rebates, available for several makes and models of alternative fuel […]
General Motors Corp. (Detroit, MI) announced it has stopped production of its EV1 electric car, citing waning interest from its customers. General Motors Vice Chairman Harry J. Pearce said that the company is shifting its attention from all-electric cars to vehicles powered by hybrid-fuel-electric systems and fuel cells. The company will still lease EV1s in […]
The Pennsylvania State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently announced nearly $1.2 million in grants to nine organizations in six counties to purchase and promote the use of alternative-fuel vehicles, and to develop new alternative-fuel technology. The grant program was established to help improve Pennsylvania's air quality and reduce consumption of imported oil through the […]
DaimlerChrysler AG (Germany) recently announced that its NECAR 4 will be in operation on the apron of Munich Airport from January 31 to February 19, 2000. This is the first industrial application of the NECAR 4 test vehicle and is the outcome of a cooperative agreement between DaimlerChrysler and the airport operator Flugafen Munchen GmbH. […]
General Semiconductor Inc. (Melville, NY) recently announced that Andrew M. Caggia, CFO, has resigned and that Robert J. Gange, vice president and controller, would serve as acting CFO until a replacement can be named. "Andy made many valuable contributions to General Semiconductor, most notably playing a key role in establishing us as a stand-alone, publicly […]
ON Semiconductor LLC (Phoenix, AZ) recently announced that its board of directors has elected Steve Hanson to the position of CEO effective immediately. Hanson will continue to serve as president of the company. "Steve's appointment is a direct result of his vision, leadership and dedication, which enabled the creation of this company," said Curtis Crawford, […]
STMicroelectronics Inc. (Dallas, TX) recently reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 1999. Net revenues increased 30.5 percent to $1,478.2 million in the 1999 fourth quarter, up from $1,132.7 million in the year-ago period. This represents a sequential net-revenue increase of 16 percent in comparison to the 1999 third quarter. […]
Ford Motor Co. (Detroit, MI) recently announced an independent new brand, Th!nk Group, under which it plans to sell a variety of environmentally friendly products, including electric cars and bikes. The Th!nk Group will have two organizations, Th!nk Technologies and Th!nk Mobility. Th!nk Mobility is a limited liability corporation that will offer a line of […]
Unique Mobility Inc. (Golden, CO) recently announced that it has received an order from a tier-one automotive supplier for an additional 50 fuel cell compressor drive motors developed by the company last year. According to Unique, nearly all fuel cell developers use an air-transfer system to facilitate the chemical reaction inside the fuel cell that […]
Zapworld.Com (ZAP, Sebastopol, CA) recently announced it has signed an agreement with electric scooter maker Kang Yang Industrial Company Ltd. (Taiwan) for the exclusive rights to distribute its electric scooters in North America. ZAP plans to offer the new scooter under its ElectriCycle brand. "We have been test-marketing electric scooters in the US for a […]
Intertech Corp. (Portland, ME) announced the Commercializing Fuel Cell Vehicles 2000 conference to be held April 12-14, 2000, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Berlin, Germany. The conference will focus on fuel cells, vehicle and component manufacturing, fuel storage and processing, technology development, environmental policy, and new business investment.