AER Energy Resources Inc. (Atlanta, GA) announced operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000. The company's first-quarter net loss for 2000 was $1.26 million, or $0.05 per share, versus a net loss of $1.14 million, or $0.05 per share, for the same period in 1999. Revenues of $0.11 million and $0.48 million […]
The US Fuel Cell Council (USFCC; Washington) released the second edition of the Fuel Cell Glossary, a comprehensive glossary of fuel cell terms. The glossary is designed to help standardize discussion and evaluation of fuel cells and their components. "This glossary provides a standard set of definitions so that when we are talking about bipolar […]
Valence Technology Inc. (Henderson, NV) announced that battery veteran Michael W. Mahan has joined its organization as vice-president of marketing and sales. Mahan is replacing William J. Battison who is leaving the company. Prior to Valence, Mahan served as vice-president of sales and marketing for PolyStor Corp. He also served as vice-president with Rosslare America […]
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 […]
NiSource Inc. (Merrillville, IN) announced plans to install the first full-scale test unit of its residential fuel cell energy package in a new housing development in Chesterson, IN. The home's energy-generating system will be a fuel-cell-based package developed by EnergyUSA through its joint venture with the Institute of Gas Technology called MOSAIC Energy LLC. Plans […]
Ballard Power Systems (Vancouver, BC) has announced that its subsidiary, Ballard Generation Systems, shipped its second 250kW stationary fuel cell power generator for field testing through its associated company, Alstom Ballard, Bewag AG's Treptow heating plant in Berlin, Germany. This power generator, which uses Ballard fuel cells, will be tested by a consortium of European […]
Consolidated Power Battery Corp. (Stafford, TX) has appointed David G. Wallace as CEO and president, effective February 21, 2000. Former Chief Officer Leo L. Azure, Jr. has resigned, but will continue to act as a member of the board of directors.
Fantom Technologies Inc. (Toronto, Ontario) has had a breakthrough in its collaborative battery research with Omachron Technologies Inc. The two companies have identified a new physical concept, capable of extending battery output by 40 percent and allowing batteries to be recharged in only minutes instead of hours. The concept has also reduced electricity use by […]
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 […]
The Enable Fuel Cell Corp. (Middleton, WI), a wholly owned subsidiary of DCH Technology Inc. (Valencia, CA), has acquired the exclusive rights and associated technology of a hydrogen PEM fuel cell that lends itself to high-volume manufacturing and assembly, and the use of a packaged solid fuel cell. Rights to the design by Ulf Bossel, […]
Hyundai Electronic Industries Co. Ltd. (Seoul, Korea) has developed a new microcontroller unit for battery rechargers and will kick-off production. The company has set production at one million units per month. Microcontroller units are used to recharge lithium-ion batteries. Hyundai Electronic Industries has claimed it can be used in double slow-style battery rechargers. The domestic […]
Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (ECD, Troy, MI) has announced the initial stages of a battery project with ECD's Ovonic Battery Company Inc. and Rare Earth High-Tech Co. Ltd. (Inner Mongolia, China). Government approvals have been received and terms of letters of credit have been finalized in connection with the joint venture. The total value of […]
Ultralife Batteries Inc. (Newark, NY) has received its second contract to provide primary (disposable) lithium-manganese dioxide pouch batteries for the US Army Land Warrior Program. The contract, valued at $200,000, will begin in April and will continue through August 2000. The Land Warrior has been described as a soldier's sixth sense, featuring wearable communications, mapping […]
Valence Technology Inc. (Henderson, NV) has received a small initial purchase order for its advanced rechargeable lithium-polymer batteries. Valence Model 25C will go into a special wireless data transmission device now being designed for high data rate mobile Internet connectivity. The Model 25C is a slimmed-down version of the battery that Valence is currently providing […]
Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas, TX) recently announced that designers are now able to increase battery life and performance on single- or dual-cell batteries by using their new TPS6100x family of low-power dc/dc converters. These devices are designed for applications in which battery life is vital, such as personal digital assistants and portable medical instruments. The […]