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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Printed electronics - Europe is different

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

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

The first case of Provision of EV under Green Investment Scheme

Nissan reveals EV sport concept

It looks like a sports car, handles like a sports car and performs like one too. But ESFLOW is different from almost every other sports car ever built: it's electric.

Valence Tech lithium phosphate batteries to power Courb C-ZEN

A revolutionary design for a passenger vehicle, the C-ZEN can be legally driven in many European countries and is targeted at urban commuters, particularly the younger generation of drivers.

Sonata hybrid deliveries delayed through March

Deliveries to dealerships of Hyundai's 2011 Sonata Hybrid are likely to remain delayed through March.

Stretchable solar cells for super skin

Ultrasensitive electronic skin developed by Stanford researcher Zhenan Bao is getting even better. It can now be powered by a new, stretchable solar cell she's developed in her lab, opening up more applications in clothing, robots, prosthetic limbs and more.