DaimlerChrysler Corp. (Auburn Hills, MI) demonstrated fuel cell vehicles powered by four different fuels. The vehicles were gathered together for the first time at DaimlerChrysler's facility at the California Fuel Cell Partnership. The vehicles shown were the Chrysler Town and Country Natrium, which is fueled with sodium boro-hydride; the NECAR 4, which operates on liquid […]
Unique Mobility Inc. (Golden, CO) reported a net loss for the first quarter ended June 30, 1999, of $345,751, or $0.02 per share, compared to a net loss of $942,252, or $0.06 per share, for the same period last year. Revenues for the quarter increased to $5,764,411 from $2,852,781 for the same period a year […]
Cooper Electronic Technologies (Boynton Beach, FL) announced that Electro Sonic Inc. (Canada) is the newest member of sales associates representing Cooper throughout North America. "Electro Sonic is one of the largest electronic component distributors in Canada with an enviable reputation for the highest level of customer service, coupled with innovative warehouse management and shipping programs […]
American Superconductor Corp. (Westborough, MA) reported revenues of $2.27 million for the first quarter ended June 30, 1999, compared to $2.38 million for the same period last year. Net loss for the quarter was $4.99 million, or $0.32 per share, compared with a net loss of $3.96 million, or $0.27 per share, for the same […]
International Rectifier (El Segundo, CA) reported net income of $3.3 million, or $0.06 per share, on revenues of $147.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1999, compared to net income of $0.4 million, or $0.01 per share, on revenues of $133.8 million for the same period a year ago. After non-recurring items, the company […]
Global Thermoelectric Inc. (Calgary, Canada) announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Dana Corp. (Toledo, OH) whereby the two companies will work together to enhance the performance and reduce the cost of certain elements of Global's proprietary fuel cell systems. The MOU states that Dana and Global may enter into manufacturing […]
Canadian Electric Vehicles Ltd. (Canada) announced the introduction of its new industrial work truck designed for use at airports, container ports and other industrial sites. The Might-E truck is an electric powered mid-size work truck with a thousand pound load capacity.The truck utilizes standard automotive suspension and braking systems and has a field adjustable top […]
Several firms, coming from different directions, are combining forces on projects aimed at coming up with breakthroughs in new technology to advance fuel-cell implementation. In separate projects, the firms are investigating fuel processors and hydrogen storage systems that will provide power for fuel cells in both stationary and transportation applications.Catalytica Advanced Technologies Inc. (Mountain View, […]
Toyota Motor Sales USA (Torrance, CA) announced that a group of Japanese environmental enthusiasts arrived in New York City aboard the historic Staten Island Ferry in mid-July, having successfully completed a 4,200-mile, cross-continent trip in the world's first mass produced hybrid-electric car, the Toyota Prius. Their arrival marked the first time that a hybrid car […]
Representatives from five public and private organizations have joined forces to launch the nation's first fuel-cell-powered telecommunications site. The demonstration project is aimed at significantly advancing the adoption of alternative energy technologies. The natural-gas-powered fuel cell system, developed by Nuvera Fuel Cells Inc. (Cambridge, MA), with support from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, was unveiled at […]
Toyota Motor Co. (Japan) announced that it will begin offering the electric version of its RAV4 sport-utility vehicle to retail customers in...
Ebus Inc. (Downey, CA) was recently awarded a contract for 18 electric buses from the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power. The buses are needed for Los Angeles to meet its transportation commitments to host the 1999 National League of Cities Convention in December 1999 and the August 2000 Democratic National Convention. The contract […]
Zapworld.Com (ZAP, Sebastopol, CA) announced they have reached an agreement with Electric Motorbike Inc. (EMB, Sebastopol, CA) to distribute their Lectra electric motorcycle. The Lectra, capable of speeds of over 50 mph, is claimed to be the world's only production electric motorcycle. EMB President Scott Cronk said Zap was chosen because the company "has sold […]
Unique Mobility Inc. (Golden, CO) announced that it has received a US DOE grant to design and build an advanced electric traction system capable of propelling mid-sized hybrid-electric and fuel cell-electric passenger vehicles. Two Detroit automakers, as yet unidentified, have indicated high interest in the project and have agreed to evaluate early prototypes. The two-year […]
American Honda Motor Co. Inc. (Torrance, CA) announced it will be marketing its VV two-seater hybrid electric vehicle in the US as the "Insight". The automaker stated that the hybrid vehicle will be able to achieve close to 80mpg on the highway. Honda will offer the Insight in December 1999, with rival Toyota expected to […]