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Electric cars clock up 500k miles on Electric Highway

The Electric Highway, Ecotricity's national network of electricity pumps for electric cars, and the biggest network in Britain, has grown rapidly in reach over the last year and by the end of this year there will be an Electric Highway pump at every motorway services in Britain.

UCLA develops low-cost, high-mobility semiconductors for OLED displays

A device created by UCLA researchers could lead to a significant leap in the quality of images on smartphones, computer displays, TVs and inkjet printers.

Heraeus and Toagosei in partnership for touch screens and sensors

The application of Clevios™ invisible touch technology providing clear patterning has resulted in the signing of a license agreement between Toagosei, Japan and Heraeus Precious Metals, Electronic Materials Division, Germany.

Flexible supercapacitor could be woven into clothes to power devices

Scientists have taken a large step toward making a fiber-like energy storage device that can be woven into clothing and power wearable medical monitors, communications equipment or other small electronics.

GM starts work on new performance and racing center

General Motors has began construction of a state-of-the-art facility for race engine design and development, as well as an electric motor laboratory and gear center.

Major New EV Market?

Personal Helicopters, Volocopters and Fixed Wing Electric Aircraft is a field under continuous development. This article will present some of the latest developments, presenting which are the pioneer companies developing the technologies of future air electric personal mobility.

The British Government takes green cars up a gear

The British Government is going to invest £500 million into electric cars. The funding, brought forward by the Lib Dems, will boost the ultra-low emissions vehicle industry and help drivers afford and feel more confident using electric cars.

Getting more electricity out of solar cells

When sunlight shines on today's solar cells, much of the incoming energy is given off as waste heat rather than electrical current. In a few materials, however, extra energy produces extra electrons — behavior that could significantly increase solar-cell efficiency.

Device could boost image quality for phones, computers and TVs

A device created by UCLA researchers could lead to a significant leap in the quality of images on smartphones, computer displays, TVs and inkjet printers.

Organic Photovoltaics 2013-2023: Technologies, markets, players

IDTechEx's report Organic Photovoltaics 2013-2023: Technologies, Markets, Players analyses the latest developments in this field. This report gives an overview of the greater photovoltaic business landscape, assesses the organic photovoltaic technology at material and component level, and delivers detailed market forecasts.

Discovery creates a better chance for clean energy research

Physicists have discovered a new thermoelectric material offering high performance at temperatures ranging from room temperature up to 300 degrees Celsius, or about 573 degrees Fahrenheit.

New two-dimensional self assembling material

Researchers have found a two-dimensional material whose properties are very similar to graphene, but with some distinct advantages.

First self-driving Autopilot cars test on public roads

Volvo Car Group's groundbreaking project 'Drive Me' - featuring 100 self-driving Volvos on public roads in everyday driving conditions - is moving forward rapidly.

New two-dimensional material could produce solar cells, supercapacitor

Researchers around the world have been working to harness the unusual properties of graphene, a two-dimensional sheet of carbon atoms.

Printed electronics companies at FineTech Japan

IDTechEx recently visited Japan for the FineTech expo in Tokyo. This article summarises the latest findings and updates from Japanese companies in the field of printed electronics. Here, IDTechEx will discuss trends in metal mesh, in-mould, barriers and OLED materials and production.

Mesoporous carbons for more kick

A porous carbon electrode developed by researchers presents a platform to significantly improve a battery's kick and decrease charging times.

Basis for electronics that stretch at the molecular level

Nanoengineers are asking what might be possible if semiconductor materials were flexible and stretchable without sacrificing electronic function?

Arevo Labs

The profile summarizes the activity of materials' supply company, Arevo Labs. This company supplies high performance thermoplastic filaments to the 3D printing market.

Leapfrog 3D Printers

Founded in March 2012, Leapfrog have had "triple digit expansion" to become a leading supplier of 3D printers for use in education and the engineering industry. Known for large build volumes, Leapfrog sell two families of 3D printers (Creatr and Xeed) both of which use thermoplastic extrusion technology. Ricoh have recently become a distributor.

Concept Laser

This profile summarises the activities, strengths and weaknesses, of the 3D printer manufacturer Concept Laser, part of the Hofmann Group.