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BSC Computer becomes a promoter of the EnOcean Alliance

BSC Computer GmbH has been announced as a promoter of the EnOcean Alliance.

DLR develops an electric nose wheel for commercial aircraft

Aircraft will soon be able to save fuel while significantly reducing airport noise thanks to a fuel cell-powered electric nose wheel. After three years of development at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR), the system is now ready for preliminary testing with the DLR A320 ATRA (Advanced Testing and Research Aircraft), a modified Airbus A320.

Stretchable electronics technology with standard endocardial balloon

Stretchable balloon electronics get to the heart of cardiac medicine

Using the power of self-healing to create longer lasting,safer battery

As an integral functional aspect of electric vehicles and multiple other electronic devices, lithium-ion batteries have sparked a fresh research field in which innovative production, materials and performance aspects are being explored in order to advance this increasing popular component. Researchers from the University of Illinois have investigated the possibility of self-healing li-ion batteries as reported below by the university's Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology.

Ultra low power digital memory for energy harvesting

University of Illinois engineers have developed a form of ultra-low-power digital memory that is faster and uses 100 times less energy than similar available memory.

SoloPower's $197 million U.S. DOE loan to build thin film PV factory

SoloPower receives offer of conditional commitment for a $197 million loan guarantee from U.S. DOE to build thin film photovoltaic module factory.

University sets new record for kesterite-based solar cells

University of Luxembourg sets new European record for kesterite-based solar cells.

Catching up with Vision Motor Cars

Two years ago, VMC founders introduced their all electric pickup truck called the Everest. Once poised to begin production the Spring of 2010 from their Williamsburg, Kentucky plant utilizing what everyone thought was going to be strong government support for electric vehicles, VMC had to make a change in plans.

Solar plane contract for Newcastle University

The Newcastle team has secured a major contract with the UK's QinetiQ to help create the US-based Boeing 'SolarEagle'.

Electric vehicle battle moves beyond cars

By a big margin, Toyota is number one in hybrid car sales and indeed in sales of electric vehicles overall thanks to such things as sales of its electric forklifts, where it is in the top three in most countries.

Enecsys solar PV micro-inverter scoops technology award

Enecsys Limited has won the award for Excellence in the Field of Environmental Technology at the CleanEquity Awards Ceremony.

Enecsys announces the cost-saving, solar PV Duo

Enecsys Limited, a solar photovoltaic micro-inverter company, announces the Enecsys Duo micro-inverter.

Hitachi receives order for B-CHOP for Seoul metro line 9 in Korea

Hitachi receives order for "B-CHOP" energy storage for traction power supply system for Seoul metro line 9 in Korea

Versatile ultra-low power biomedical signal processor

The efforts of a Holst Centre and NXP collaboration were presented last month in the form of the CoolBioTM. This low power biomedical signal processor is designed to efficiently monitor essential body parameters during the patients' daily lives at home.

Lithium water marine traction batteries

Batteries made of lithium and seawater (or just plain tap water) could supply traction power to marine vehicles soon.

Power transmission through submarine hulls

Doctoral student Tristan Lawry at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has developed and demonstrated an innovative new system that uses ultrasound to simultaneously transmit large quantities of data and power wirelessly through thick metal walls, like the hulls of ships and submarines.

Marine electric vehicle market: new report

Those making electric vehicles or their components seek to expand their business. To do this, they need to look beyond the oversupplied on-road sector.

Printed electronics - Europe is different

Printed electronics is one of the most important new enabling technologies.

Towards paper batteries

These thin, scalable devices aim to provide a fast recharge, long cycle life replacement for batteries in certain applications, and can be built into the roof or door panels to save space and weight in electric vehicles or into building structures for networked, massive energy storage on the grid.

Over 500 units of Mitsubishi i-MiEV to be provided to Estonian Gov.

The first case of Provision of EV under Green Investment Scheme