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3D printing method advances electrically small antenna design

While most electronic components benefit from decreased size, antennas—whether in a cell phone or on an aircraft—suffer limitations in gain, efficiency, system range, and bandwidth when their size is reduced below a quarter-wavelength.

Balqon Receives $15.9 Million Order from China

Balqon Corporatin reports receiving an order for 300 electric drive systems.

Supercapacitors for pulse applications more affordable

Cellergy develops and manufactures Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitors (EDLC) also called supercapacitors for use in battery-operated devices as well as battery-less devices (for energy harvesting systems).

End user needs and case studies aired at Printed Electronics Europe

On April 5 the annual IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe event in Dusseldorf, Germany, will open to a range of end users discussing their needs and experiences with printed electronics - providing that vital "reality check" for those involved in the industry or for those wishing to explore their opportunities in this sector.

Fast charging batteries retain capacity

Braun's group have developed a three-dimensional nanostructure for battery cathodes that allows for dramatically faster charging and discharging without sacrificing energy storage capacity.

Ascent Solar signs distributor agreement with Sunload Mobile Solutions

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. a developer of flexible thin-film solar modules, announced today that Sunload Mobile Solutions will act as an Authorized Distributor of Ascent Solar's lightweight, flexible, high-power thin-film CIGS modules for Electronic Integrated (EIPV) applications in Europe. This agreement with Sunload will give Ascent Solar access to multiple opportunities within Europe's rapidly expanding off-grid battery charging and portable power markets.

Ford to surpass Honda?

Ford may be about to overtake Honda to become number two on-road electric vehicle manufacturer in the world by numbers produced. It has recently has re-opened its Michigan Assembly Plant that has been re-vamped for the production of the new electric version of its Ford Focus model.

First Solar to build solar module factory in Mesa, Arizona

New factory will create 600 jobs, annual production of more than 250MW

Self-powered chips that can diagnose diseases

A major milestone in microfluidics could soon lead to stand-alone, self-powered chips that can diagnose diseases within minutes.

Nanotechnology to the rescue

Nanotechnology works hand in hand with the development of flexible electronics, the following examples give an idea of the ways collaborative interdisciplinary efforts can provide solutions to challenges and barriers in further developing of novel electronic devices.

ABSL Power Solutions acquired by EnerSys

As lithium batteries become increasingly dominant in the market, EnerSys has recently announced the acquisition of ABSL from CIP Industries L.P. Inc in a bid to seek continuing growth in power supply sector.

Siemens cuts the charging time for electric cars by 50%

Siemens is launching a charging point Charge CP700A on the European market which can charge electric cars with a normal battery capacity within an hour.

PARC PV and battery electrode advance

Palo Alto Research Center PARC, developed laser printing, object-oriented programming, and personal workstations with graphical user interfaces. Now it is building a cleantech portfolio.

New transparent conductive films from Cambrios

IDTechEx recently attended the UV.EB West conference in San Jose, which explored opportunities for this industry in printed electronics.

1 City, 100 million sensors

In the PlanIT Valley project from the Living PlanIT team there will be 100 million sensors deployed over 17 km2 - an area equivalent to Manhattan Island, New York City - to seamlessly embed and connect an entire city with Wireless Sensor Networks.

Joint venture between BYD and Daimler receives business license

The electric vehicle developed by the joint venture will capitalize on BYD's excellence in battery technology and e-drive systems as well as Daimler's know-how in electric vehicle architecture and safety.

Researchers develop high-capacity, temperature-tolerant li-ion battery

The Journal of the American Chemical Society recently published a study investigating advanced lithium ion battery applications for commercial electric vehicles.

Investment of 200m plus into a network of tech & innovation centres

The Centre for Process Innovation confirmed in Government's announcement of its first elite technology innovation centre.

Brooklyn Bridge Park's solar-powered charging station to power ev's

Beautiful Earth Group's charging station is first of its kind in New York City

Tesla launches Oz goes electric tour

Electric Roadster to travel 3,000 km, the longest EV roadtrip undertaken in Australia.