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Spray on polymers could power colour changing billboards

The new spray-on polymer could lead to the development of e-readers that display in all colours of the rainbow and if combined with solar technology, the new treatment could be used to power portable electronics.

Zinc air for traction batteries and fuel cells

Many companies are now developing zinc air batteries and fuel cells and some actually have them in production. Most hope to make traction batteries this way sooner or later.

E-paper's 'electrofluidics' can hold an image without electrical power

A recent paper describes the new technology created by a collaboration between the University of Cincinnati and start-up company Gamma Dynamics LLC.

Solar power for electric vehicles

Most of the companies developing photovoltaics have been obsessed with reaching grid parity meaning competitiveness with conventional grid electricity generation which is often highly subsidised. More recently, it has been realised that the market for disposable photovoltaics on consumer goods is at least as large and even the potential on electric vehicles by land, water and air, could be an enticing billion square meters a year, comparable to that for buildings.

Nissan Leaf will sell out

IDTechEx forecasts that nearly 2.2 million electric cars will be sold globally as early as 2012 if we include golf cars and hybrids.

Electronic devices to harvest their own wasted energy

Dr. Long Que, assistant professor of electrical engineering at Louisiana Tech University, has reported success in designing and fabricating a device that allows microscale electronic devices to harvest their own wasted energy.

Inaugural 'Deep Orange' car unveiled at motorsports event

With an electric motor, the inaugural "Deep Orange" car — the first concept car created by graduate students at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research — didn't make a lot of noise. But it certainly made an impression. A range-extended electric vehicle expected to achieve the equivalent of 100 miles per gallon of gas, the first Deep Orange car was unveiled at "Motorsports on Main" — a kick-off event for the Petit Le Mans race week at Road Atlanta — alongside race cars, transporters and special exhibits.

Organic Thermoelectrics for Electric Vehicles

University of Arizona UA physicists have discovered a new way of harvesting waste heat and turning it into electrical power.

Body heat could charge mobile phones

Called the Nokia E-Cu, the mobile phone is charged by sources of heat therefore eradicating the need for a charger.

1st pilot production line for organic LEDs to be installed in Germany

Osram developing light of the future at research facility.

Ascent Solar achieves IEC 61646 certification

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. a developer of state of the art flexible thin-film solar modules, announced that it has become the first manufacturer of thin-film flexible monolithically integrated CIGS modules to receive full IEC 61646 certification upon completion of environmental testing.

Allison Transmission achieves strong city bus and hybrid bus sales

Nearly 14,000 Allison transmissions sold; hybrid sales exceed 1,300 in one year; Allison's global presence in new and developing markets grows as efficiency-driven operators choose Allison for their transit systems.

Waste heat into power using tiny generators

A joint team of Ukrainian and American scientists has proposed a novel "pyroelectric" method to power tiny devices using waste heat.

Nobel Prize winner for graphene

the 2010 Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to Professor André Geim and Professor Konstantin Novoselov, at the University of Manchester, for their ground breaking work on graphene.

Tyre pressure monitoring systems & energy harvesting

Although the first tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) appeared in the mid-80's as a feature of top-range luxury vehicles, it is only in recent years that they have seen widespread adoption worldwide. Most drivers in the USA must recognize the symbol below, a warning light incorporated in dashboards of all new vehicles after 2007 (although phase in started in 2005), that informs drivers on whether tire pressure is getting dangerously low.

Sakti3 Third generation batteries backed

Earlier this year, the University of Michigan traction battery spinoff Sakti3, inc. announced $7 million in second round of venture funding led by capital firm Beringea, in addition to Khosla. Now G.M. Ventures has invested $3.2 Million in the company. Vloet/University of Michigan Professor Ann Marie Sastry of the University of Michigan is chief executive of Sakti3.

Spanish company Izaro works on electric powered GTe supercar

Future electric charge of sport: GTte Izar

3M invests in Printechnologics GmbH

3M, through its New Ventures business, invests in Printechnologics, a German printed electronics specialist, aimed at joint efforts for providing innovative solutions for electronic features on paper or foil.

Energy harvesting power management system completes two year test

TPL Inc has announced that the patented EnerPak™ energy harvesting power management systems have successfully completed two years of field-testing.

Konarka appoints organic electronics veteran to Board of Directors

Dr. David Fyfe's career in chemical Industry spans 40 years with extensive experience in commercialization of printed electronics polymer based technology