Friendly Technologies

30-Year Perovskite Solar Cells, New Approach to Testing

Researchers have developed the first perovskite solar cell with a commercially viable lifetime, marking a major milestone for an emerging class of renewable energy technology. The team projects their device can perform above industry standards for around 30 years, far more than the 20 years used as a threshold for viability for solar cells.

Development of Ground-Breaking Graphene-Aluminium Composite

Tirupati Graphite plc announces that Tirupati Graphene and Mintech Research Centre its graphene and technology development unit, has developed a ground-breaking graphene-aluminium composite which exhibits significantly higher conductivity and strength properties over aluminium and comparable to copper.

First full electric mobility company in Nairobi

The first ever full electric mobility service in East Africa. The launch signals the first time electric rides are available in East Africa for commercial use.

BMW increases electric vehicle production

The BMW Group is to invest more than €300 million in its Leipzig plant. Comprehensive construction work to extend and update the body and paint shops, assembly and logistics is already under way, laying the foundation for continued growth and the production of future models in Leipzig.

Contract for new Norwegian all-electric, battery powered ferry

Corvus Energy has been chosen by Norwegian Electric System to supply a lithium ion based energy storage system for a new all-electric ferry being built by Fjellstrand for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1. Corvus' Orca Energy ESS solution will supply electrical power to the ferry's NES all-electric power and propulsion system.

Siemens pioneer position delivering green solutions in shipbuilding

Scandinavia is the first region in the world to rely increasingly on battery-powered and thus environmentally-friendly technologies in the shipbuilding industry.

New research reveals German drivers prefer plug-in hybrids

Drivers now consider plug-in hybrid vehicles to be more attractive and practical than conventional hybrids, a survey commissioned by GKN Driveline has revealed.

Finland's first battery-powered ferry

Siemens has been commissioned to provide the complete electro-technical solution for Finland's first battery-powered car ferry.

Electrical component hitches a ride with mechanical support

A new composite material that can simultaneously withstand mechanical loads and store electrical energy has been created by scientists in the UK and Belgium.

Mazda to lease electric vehicles in Japan

Mazda Motor Corporation is independently developing an electric vehicle (EV) with plans to commence leasing in Japan in spring 2012.

Highlights from the Printed Electronics Conference

London, September 2004