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China's largest EV manufacturer cuts prices and jobs

China is expected to become the leading power in EV development and commercialization, yet the country's biggest EV manufacturer BYD is slashing purchase prices and staff. Typically this is the type of behavior that precedes an administration announcement, nevertheless the Chinese media report this is more of a refinement rather than an admission of deep-set problems.

Showcase of world's first self-powered CO2 sensor at ISH 2011

EnOcean Alliance member Gas Sensing Solutions announces first commercially available wireless CO2 sensor for sustainable buildings.

Physicists pave the way for powerful next-generation electronics

UQ research has discovered how to create a whole new array of plastics with metallic or even superconducting properties.

Progress with energy harvesting buoy

Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) is a renewable energy company specializing in offshore wave power technology. OPT's PowerBuoy system extracts the natural energy in ocean waves and converts it to useable power.

Aerotech introduces the ACT linear motor actuator

The ACT is a high performance, cost-effective linear-servomotor-driven actuator that is faster and more accurate than a ball screw or belt-drive without the costly, time-consuming maintenance ball screw or belt-drives require.

The Geneva Motor Show reveals the all-electric Phantom

Luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce will reveal an all-electric version of their iconic Phantom at the Geneva Motor Show next week. This one-off 102EX Phantom Experimental Electric is not designed for commercialisation but to explore alternative technologies and gather opinions through a series of worldwide trials.

Students design vibration harvesting all terrain vehicle

Adherent to the `Go Green' theme of BAJA 2011, the vehicle was designed with the innovative `Energy Harvesting' aspect that converts unwanted vibrations in the vehicle into useful energy supplied to electrical systems.

Taking the heat: silver-diamond composite offers unique capabilities

Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) are developing a solid composite material to help cool small, powerful microelectronics used in defense systems. The material, composed of silver and diamond, promises an exceptional degree of thermal conductivity compared to materials currently used for this application.

Flexible electronics is the winner

There is a new form of electronics that will hit that figure in half the time because, unlike the silicon chip, it subsumes electrics such as lighting, batteries, solar cells and heaters, not just electronics. It is usually achieved by printing and its most vital characteristic is physical flexibility.

Scaling small energy harvesters for the grid

There are now other forms of energy harvesters developed initially at the micro level which are now being scaled to produce enough energy to replace or supplement grid power.

Alternative fuel cell developers acquire a boost from the Carbon Trust

The two major concerns that have been plaguing EV motoring are being tackled by UK alternative fuel cell developer Acal Energy, thanks to a £1m ($1.6192) investment from the Carbon Trust.

Ascent Solar advancement of loan guarantee for 150MW Plant

Ascent Solar 150MW manufacturing facility project advances to due diligence review phase with U.S. Department of Energy

$10 million in financing for thermoelectric modules

Phononic Devices, Inc, a start-up located in Raleigh, North Carolina USA, has announced it has closed on a $10 million Series B financing led by existing investors Venrock and Oak Investment Partners.

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle trials in India

Last month sea trials of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle using a lithium polymer battery began in south-east India off the Chennai coast.

Electric vehicles lead Mitsubishi's lineup

Mitsubishi Motors Corp., maker of the i-MiEV electric car, plans to introduce eight hybrid and battery-powered models by 2015 as demand for fuel-efficient automobiles grows.

KAIST paves the way to commercialize flexible display screens

KAIST paves the way to commercialize flexible display screens and solar power cells.

Aquarius solar and wind power system for ships

Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. is continuing the development of the Aquarius Solar and Wind Marine Power System for ships and ocean going vessels.

Lithium polymer traction batteries, good or bad?

A large and increasing number of traction battery manufacturers are now offering what they call lithium polymer (LiPo) versions. Lithium polymer batteries are being eagerly adopted in a rapidly widening variety of applications. That includes in both pure electric and hybrid vehicles whether on land, in water or in the air. Battery manufacturers in Canada, the USA, Russia, China, Korea, Taiwan and elsewhere are involved.

Nitto Denko Asia Technical Centre expanding its Singapore base

Nitto Denko Asia Technical Centre (NAT) will be expanding its Singapore base to include a prototyping centre in Singapore.

Microhybrids sweep the board

Faced with increasingly onerous pollution legislation, manufacturers of on-road vehicles are finding that making their vehicles switch off if stationary for more than a few seconds is something of a quick win.