STMicroelectronics Inc. (STM, Geneva, Switzerland) introduced a pair of high thermal stability, micro-power, shunt-voltage references, the TS824-1.2 and TS824-2.5, which are designed for use in power supplies, battery-powered equipment, computers, instrumentation, portable equipment, data acquisition systems and power management circuits. The TS824-1.2 and TS824-2.5 are low-power, shunt-voltage references featuring a low temperature coefficient of 50ppm/C […]
The Reserve Power Group of EnerSys Inc. (Reading, PA) introduced a new front-terminal, valve-regulated, lead-acid battery with extended operational life at high...
Ultralife Batteries Inc. (Newark, NY) announced fourth-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2002. Consolidated revenues reached $8.6 million, a 38 percent increase compared to the $6.2 million reported for the same quarter a year ago. For the full year, revenues reached a record of $32.5 million, an increase of 35 percent over the […]
MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. (Albany, NY), a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Inc. (Albany, NY), demonstrated a breakthrough in micro fuel cell design...
H Power Corp. (Belleville, NJ) has signed a representation agreement with Direct Global Power Inc. (DGP, Schenectady, NY) stating that DGP will be responsible for developing sales opportunities for H Power's EPAC-500 and HCORE-500 power systems. "We are pleased to be working with DGP," said Paul McNeill, vice president of business development, marketing and sales […]
Proton Energy Systems Inc. (Rocky Hill, CT) reported that revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002, were $1,317,000, compared to revenues of $555,000 for the same period last year. Net loss attributable to common shareholders for the second quarter of 2002 was $3,080,000, or $0.09 per share, compared to $1,171,000, or $0.04 per […]
Absopulse Electronics Ltd. (Carp, ON) recently released the BCH 1500-AEQ, a two-step battery charger that utilizes advanced, high-frequency, conversion topology to generate...
Hypercell Power Sources Technology Co. Ltd. (China) announced its new HLP063048 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a capacity of 750mAh and a...
TDI Batteries Inc. (Romeoville, IL), a division of Tyco Electronics Corp. (Harrisburg. PA), has opened its first battery pack and cell testing facility in Shanghai, China. The facility will operate as TDI Batteries' global center for research and development; qualification; and safety testing of battery packs, cells, PCBs and other power components. The 6,000ft² facility […]
Electric Fuel Corp. (New York) announced that it has completed its acquisition of a majority interest in MDT Protective Ind. Ltd. (Israel), which specializes in using lightweight materials and advanced engineering processes to armor vehicles. According to Electric Fuel, the company fulfilled a major step in its strategic plan of expanding into the defense and […]
Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Reno, NV) announced that it has purchased an approximately 90,000ft² building currently housing its corporate offices, laboratories and nanomaterials production facility from BHP Minerals International Inc. (BHP, Australia) for $3.0 million. Under the terms of the agreement, the first payment is due in 42 months; interest will begin to accrue in 36 […]
Fuel Cell Technologies Corp. (Kingston, ON) announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2002. Revenues during the second quarter 2002 continued to reflect the impact of delays in government-related projects. Even though revenues, second-quarter 2002 over second-quarter 2001, show a 30 percent increase, the year-to-date, six-month comparison shows 2002 revenue is only 79 percent […]
HERA Hydrogen Storage Systems Inc. (HERA, Longueuil, Quebec), a leading company in the business of hydrogen storage development, recently completed its move to a new location at 577 Le Breton Street in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, which provides HERA with the space to expand its production capacity as well as room to accommodate the growth of […]
Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Corp. (DMFCC, Pasadena, CA) announced that Rick Cooper has joined the company as Interim President and Chief Operating Officer. Previously CEO of the US division of Xcellsis GmbH, the joint venture of Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC), DaimlerChrysler Corp. (Auburn Hills, MI) and Ford Motor Co. (Dearborn, MI), Cooper has […]
Hydrogenics Corp. (Mississauga, ON) announced that it has entered into a development agreement with Deere and Company (Delaware) to provide HyPM power module technology together with integrated components and services for a premium power application of PEM fuel cells. "We are very excited and proud to be sharing our fuel cell expertise with a company […]