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Silicon nanowire based circuits that are inspired by the brain

Institute of Microelectronics and Stanford University to develop silicon nanowire based circuits inspired by the brain

ACG's bodywork investigated as a storage battery for future cars

Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG), part of the Composites Division of Umeco plc, is engaged in a €3.4 million project with scientists to develop a new composite material which could revolutionise car design and manufacturing.

NeuralWISP: Energy-harvesting wireless neural interface with 1-m Range

Neural interfaces have made considerable technology-driven advances recently, cochlear implants are an early example of clinically relevant implantable devices. Modern electronics is enabling previously impossible brain research experiments and major progress has been made toward neurally controlled prosthetics.

New world record with efficient CIGS solar cell

The new record-breaking solar cells from ZSW are made of extremely thin layers of copper, indium, gallium and diselenide (CIGS for short).

THINK enters France in unique EV distribution partnership with MOBIVIA

Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, has announced its entry into the French market through a partnership with MOBIVIA Group

Energy harvesting car structure

Advanced Composites Group Ltd, part of the Composites Division of Umeco plc, is engaged in a €3.4 million project with scientists to develop a new composite material which could revolutionise car design and manufacturing.

Research team develops ultra high-power energy storage devices

A team of researchers from the U.S. and France report the development of a micro-supercapacitor with remarkable properties. These micro-supercapacitors have the potential to power nomad electronics, wireless sensor networks, biomedical implants, active radiofrequency identification (RFID) tags and embedded microsensors, among other devices.

Recent advances in lithium ion battery chemistry

Progress is now rapid in improving lithium rechargeable batteries known as lithium ion. Some are counterintuitive and a big surprise.

PV-Nano: Development of a novel thin film photovoltaic cell technology

EnSol AS has patented a novel, prototype thin film photovoltaic cell design based on nanocrystal technology.

Fuel cells in electric vehicles now

The Fuel Cell Burgman takes the next step towards offering cleaner, more efficient motorcycles in a practical and accessible form with the potential to significantly reduce emissions around the world.

Hyundai i-flow concept car with TE and PV harvesting

The Hyundai i-flow Concept is a test bed for new energy harvesting ideas, ranging from flexible solar panel roofing to a thermo-electric generator.

Infinite Power Solutions raises $20 million in funding

Infinite Power Solutions, Inc has successfully completed its series C round of financing—raising $20 million. The new capital will be used to expand the company's manufacturing capacity, accelerate the build out of its global sales channels and further support advanced research and development of its eco-friendly, THINERGY® solid-state rechargeable energy storage devices.

New grouping and support for China's EVs

China's 16 centrally-managed State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) has recently formed an association to assist development of electric cars.

Nanoribbons for graphene transistors

Scientists from Empa and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research report how they have managed for the first time to grow graphene ribbons that are just a few nanometres wide using a simple surface-based chemical method.

Wind harvesting to power parking garages

HOK Architects has demonstrated that even parking garages can be environmentally progressive.

Progress towards fast charging

Most of the pure electric on-road vehicles becoming available in the next few years will have only 100 miles range.

Printed oxide diodes and memory

Researchers at Taiwan's National Chiao Tung University have made a discovery that opens this door, allowing them to build electronic components like diodes on many different substrates.

Low carbon vehicle technology project

Project set to ensure Britain's place at the heart of the next industrial revolution - in low carbon transportation.

ECS researchers develop intelligent medical sensors

ECS researchers are developing intelligent medical sensors which can be worn by patients to monitor their symptoms and which will alert GPs if medical intervention is needed.

Development of an energy harvesting film for textiles

Researchers at the University of Southampton's School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) are developing technology that may enable people to power MP3 players and other devices through their clothes and the carpets they walk on.