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New spectroscopic technique could accelerate push for better batteries

A new technique could help scientists better understand and improve the materials required for high-performance lithium-ion batteries that power EVs and other applications.

Scientists to gain from inside view of fuel cells

The new Nano X-ray Computed Tomography tools will become part of a nationally unique fuel cell testing and characterization facility.

New 8 million dollar battery laboratory

A new $8 million battery lab has opened at the University of Michigan that will help Ford develop batteries that are smaller, lighter and less expensive to produce.

French printed electronics companies gather in Paris for third year

For the third consecutive year, all French companies involved in printed electronics gathered in Paris on March 27th for the Rencontres Electronique Imprimée. The event was organised by LAGOA Communication, in collaboration with Afelim (French Printed Electronics Association).

New print facility potential for real world printable electronics

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has recently completed the installation of its Integrated Smart Systems facility: a £2m development with the ability to deliver interactive electronic functionality in a traditional pressroom environment.

Valence Technology files voluntary chapter 11 business reorganization

Valence Technology has filed a voluntary petition for a chapter 11 business reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas.

New test facility to develop mass produced OLED lighting technology

The best way to inexpensively mass-produce OLED panels with large surface areas and uniform light-emitting surfaces with as few imperfections as possible is to manufacture panels using a process known simply as "wet coating".

IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2012 Award Winners

The annual printed electronics award winners were announced at the IDTechEx Awards Dinner in Berlin, Germany on April 3rd. The awards recognize outstanding progress in the development and commercialization of printed electronics, an industry that produces a huge amount of technical innovation which will be used in many products.

BMW and Peugeot Citroën Electrification - progression

One year after the two partners signed a memorandum of understanding, the joint venture formed by the BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën to develop and manufacture hybrid and drive technology is now up and running. The launch of the joint venture //''BMW Peugeot Citroën Electrification''// creates the necessary conditions for swift implementation of their common goals.

Optomec expands Aerosol Jet advanced app lab & product dev facilities

Optomec,the world leader in high performance additive manufacturing systems, recently announced the opening of its new and expanded Advanced Applications Lab and Product Development Facility in St. Paul, MN.

A*STAR's experimental power grid centre

The Experimental Power Grid Centre (EPGC), one of the largest experimental power grid facilities in the world was officially opened in Singapore last month, by Mr. S. Iswaran, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade & Industry.

Wireless power transmission for consumer electronics and EVs

Over the next decade, the most vibrant Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) markets will be the contactless charging of portable and mobile equipment, in particular consumer electronics and electric vehicles.

Wireless power transmission for consumer electronics and EVs

Over the next decade, the most vibrant Wireless Power Transmission WPT markets will be the contactless charging of portable and mobile equipment, in particular consumer electronics and electric vehicles. This is the focus of a new IDTechEx report, {{Wireless Power Transmission for Consumer Electronics and Electric Vehicles 2012-2021 | http://www.idtechex.com/research/reports/wireless-power-transmission-for-consumer-electronics-and-electric-vehicles-2012-2022-000281.asp}}.

Desert Sunlight Solar Farm, a 550-megawatt (MW) solar power project

Secretary Salazar approves 550 megawatt solar project in Riverside County, California

Antarctica's ice puts electric vehicles to test

The punishment your car endures on a cold winter commute pales in comparison to the veritable torture that researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are inflicting on two electric utility research vehicles — all in the name of science.

Universal Display's state-of-the-art chemistry laboratory in Hong Kong

Universal Display Corporation, recently announced that the company has established a new facility in Hong Kong to build on and expand the company's footprint in Asia.

Boston Logan Airport Electrifies

Chicago International Airport switched to largely pure electric ground support equipment six years ago, preempting environmental regulations requiring airports to clean up their act. Now Boston Logan is taking an altogether more comprehensive view including powering its electric vehicles from photovoltaics on its buildings and introducing experimental new designs of electric vehicle from the other side of the world.

The Green Revolution harvesting energy from workouts

The Green Revolution is a patent-pending invention that converts human effort generated during aerobic activity into clean, renewable energy.

First Solar to build solar module factory in Mesa, Arizona

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

Scaling small energy harvesters for the grid

There are now other forms of energy harvesters developed initially at the micro level which are now being scaled to produce enough energy to replace or supplement grid power.