Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) introduced its LT1769 switch-mode battery charger IC, packaged in a thermally enhanced 20-lead TSSOP, which improves heat dissipation resulting in lower junction temperature while delivering 2A of current. The company also claims that the device has a charging efficiency of >87 percent without requiring external MOSFETs. The LT1769 is used […]
Shenzhen Zeitgeist Electronics Co. Ltd. (China) announced the 0603, 0805 and 1206 Series of NTC thermistors, which feature high solderability and high...
Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Reno, NV) announced significant advancements in the company's solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) development program. According to Altair President William Long, gas-channeling features have now been incorporated into the all-ceramic solid-state fuel core structure allowing movement of air, fuel and exhaust gases to and from individual cells. Additionally, the density of the electrolyte […]
The Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC, Woodlands, TX) and LACTEC (Instituto de Tecnologia para o Desenvolvimento, Brazil) have signed a cooperative agreement to develop projects in energy and the environment, particularly those promoting fuel cells for power generation and energy storage, in Brazil. The not-for-profit research institutes seek to collaborate on demonstration projects that use […]
A $223.0 million order for hydrogen fuel cells was given to Apollo Energy Systems Inc. (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) by Hydrolec Inc. (Jacksonville, FL) on January 17, 2002. The order calls for shipment of 2,000 Apollo power plants per month to Hydrolec starting in 2002. Each power plant consists of a 10kW Apollo alkaline fuel cell, […]
XFUEL Corp. (La Jolla, CA) introduced a commercially available advanced high-density aluminum-oxygen fuel cell ready to be installed in power stations, telecom applications as well as any industrial, commercial and automotive applications. The XFUEL system can be disposed of in the same manner as beverage cans, and the ph 7 electrolytes can be disposed of […]
Electrofuel Inc. (Toronto, Canada) announced that its revolutionary lithium-ion SuperPolymer technology has broken through the 200Wh/kg specific energy density barrier to reach the 213Wh/kg mark. The cells use standard graphite and lithium-cobalt-oxide electrode materials. Sankar Das Gupta, president and CEO of Electrofuel, stated, "This breakthrough in technology supports the vision of Electrovaya being at the […]
Remco Ltd. (Hong Kong) announced its new RM12-100FT sealed lead-acid (SLA) battery made from high-compression absorbent glass mat technology, which features a...
Ultralife Batteries Inc. (Newark, NY) introduced its new UBP543048 and UBP563450 lithium-ion batteries, which feature a minimum cycle life of 500 and...
Changzhou Huichang Electronic Co. Ltd. (China) introduced its new TG Series of NTC thermistors that incorporate chip elements, which operate with high...
Electrofuel Inc. (Toronto, Canada) announced its financial results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2001. In the first quarter of fiscal 2002, the company reported revenue of $515,000, an increase of 315 percent over $124,000 in the first quarter of 2001. Revenue increased by 35 percent sequentially over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001. […]
Catalytica Energy Systems Inc. (Mountain View, CA) reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2001. Net loss for the fourth quarter was $7,133,000 on revenues of $688,000, compared with a net loss of $7,384,000 on revenues of $1,598,000 in the same period of the prior year. For the year ended […]
Plug Power Inc. (Latham, NY) reported that by order of the Michigan Circuit Court, all claims filed by DCT Inc. (Sterling Heights, MI) against Plug Power have been dismissed. The legal complaint, filed on January 25, 2000, alleged that Plug Power misappropriated business and technical trade secrets, ideas, and strategies relating to fuel cell systems, […]
SatCon Technology Corp. (Cambridge, MA) announced that it has appointed Jeffrey Postlethwait as vice president and general manager of SatCon's Semiconductor Products business unit. Postlethwait joins SatCon from Micro Networks Corp. (Worcester, MA). "We're looking forward to Jeff managing our Semiconductor Products business unit," said David Eisenhaure, SatCon's president and CEO. "He has an extensive […]
Exide Technologies (Princeton, NJ) announced that its common stock will be de-listed from the New York Stock Exchange, with the last full day of trading expected on Thursday, February 14, 2002. On Friday, February 15, the company expects its shares to be quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. The company said that it will notify […]