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Batteries and Portable Power
SWPC and SCE Introduce Fuel Cell Microturbine
US Department of Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham joined Siemens Westinghouse Power Corp. (SWPC, Orlando, FL) and Southern California Edison (SCE, Rosemead, CA) for the introduction of the world's first combination of a fuel cell and microturbine. Linked together in a mini-power plant the size of a small house trailer, the advanced generator is being tested […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
German Navy Launches U31 Fuel Cell Submarine
Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft AG (HDW, Kiel, Germany) has christened U31, the first of four 212A class submarines. Destined for the German Navy, U31 is scheduled for commissioning on March 30, 2004. The new class 212 submarine developed by HDW has an air-independent propulsion system using a hydrogen fuel cell. HDW is reported to be the first […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Medis Technologies Reports 2001 Results
Medis Technologies (New York) released its financial report for the period ending December 31, 2001, showing the company sustained net losses of $31,582,000 for the year. From the company's inception in April 1992 through December 31, 2001, it has generated a cumulative net loss of approximately $77,669,000, including approximately $39,757,000 from amortization expense. The company […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Millennium Cell Issues Annual Report
Millennium Cell Inc. (Eatontown, NJ) posted its 2001 annual report. The company incurred operating losses of $20,679,030, $16,347,278 and $1,042,088 in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively, and had a net loss applicable to common stockholders of $19,452,329, $17,819,965 and $1,031,277, respectively. As of December 31, 2001, and 2000, Millennium Cell had an accumulated deficit of […]
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834Power Quality ProtectionJinglai Semiconductors Debuts YCR02 SCR
Yangzhou Jinglai Semiconductors Co. Ltd. (China) introduced its YCR02 silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR), designed for power control, which incorporates a glass passivated chip...
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618ComponentsNo. 11 Radio Intros MZ Series Thermistors
Nanjing No. 11 Radio Fty. (China) announced the MZ Series of PTC thermistors, which withstand up to 900V and are suitable for...
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570Communications PowerKestar Electronic Offers MYL Series Varistors
Guangdong Foshan Kestar Electronic Co. Ltd. (China) announced the MYL Series of lightning-proof varistors, which are coated with fireproof epoxy, making them...
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1.8KMotion ControlIR Presents 200MT40KB Three-Phase Rectifier
International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced the 200MT40KB compact, high-current, three-phase input bridge rectifier with improved forward-voltage drop characteristics for...
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1.6KBatteries and Portable PowerIR Offers UFB120FA20/UFB120FA40 Diodes
International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced two new devices that expand the existing ultra-fast recovery diode family. The UFB120FA20 and...
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Batteries and Portable Power
H Power Intros EPAC-500 Fuel Cell Power Source
H Power Corp. (Clifton, NJ) introduced a pre-commercial version of its new EPAC-500 fuel-cell-based power source, which is being demonstrated in conjunction with H Power's marketing partner, Energy Co-Opportunity Inc. The EPAC-500 utilizes a proton-exchange membrane fuel cell stack, and can be used as either a primary or backup power device in a wide range […]
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Automotive Electronics
Belkin Offers USB Power Sync Travel Kit
Belkin (Compton, CA) introduced its universal serial bus (USB) Power Sync Travel Kit for Palm m500 and m505 (F8P3001) personal digital assistants (PDAs); Compaq iPAQ H3100, H3600 and H3700 Series handhelds (F8Q1001); and Hewlett Packard Jornada 520, 540 and 560 Series handhelds (F8H1001). The Belkin USB Power Sync Travel Kit provides flexible and complete charging […]
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Power Quality Protection
Hydro-Quebec Announces 2001 Financial Results
Hydro-Quebec (Montreal, Canada) reported a net income of $1,108 million, up 2.8 percent over 2000. The company exceeded the target of $1,025 million set in its Strategic Plan 2000-2004. Half of the net income, $554.0 million, will be paid to the Quebec government as a dividend. This is the fifth consecutive dividend paid to the […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Global Thermoelectric Reports Q4, Annual Results
Global Thermoelectric Inc. (Calgary, Canada) announced operational and financial results for the quarter and the year ended December 31, 2001. For the year ended December 31, 2001, the company incurred a net loss, after discontinued operations, of $11.8 million, or $0.45 per share, compared to $0.7 million, or $0.04 per share, for the year ended […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Proton Posts Wider Fourth-Quarter Loss
Proton Energy Systems Inc. (Rocky Hill, CT) posted a wider fourth-quarter loss as it spent more on research and development. Proton reported a loss of $1.95 million, or $0.06 a share, compared with a loss of $522,000, or $0.02 a share, in the period a year earlier. Revenues rose to $1.8 million from $163,000 in […]
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Automotive Electronics
Ballard Power Reports Wider Fourth-Quarter Loss
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC) reported a wider fourth-quarter loss driven by higher spending for research and development of its fuel cell technology. Ballard, which switched its accounting from Canadian to US dollars in the quarter, said its losses were $36.0 million, or $0.37 a share, for the period ended December 31, 2001, up […]
