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AMP and Momentum Dynamics Deploy Wireless Charger

AMP Electric Vehicles, a manufacturer of electric drive systems for medium-duty class 3-6 commercial truck platforms, and Momentum Dynamics Corporation (Momentum), a leader in wireless high-power electronics, jointly announced the formation of a joint venture to supply fully electric vehicles and wireless charging pads for the existing Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) pilot project to begin in the first quarter of 2013.

Multifunctional graphene nanocomposite foams for space applications

Materials combined with a small amount of nanoparticles offer new possibilities in the synthesizing of multifunctional materials.

Self-assembled monolayers create P-N junctions in graphene films

The electronic properties of graphene films are directly affected by the characteristics of the substrates on which they are grown or to which they are transferred.

Peel and stick solar cells

Researchers have succeeded in developing the world's first peel-and-stick thin-film solar cells.

U.S. Rare Earths receives drill permit for North Fork, Idaho property

U.S. Rare Earths receives drill permit for North Fork, Idaho property which has significant showings of Heavy Rare Earth Elements, in particular for the five Rare Earths identified by DOE.

PST sensors at the heart of new temperature tag

A consortium led by Thin Film Electronics ASA has announced the concept prototype of an integrated printed electronics tag which records, stores and later displays critical temperature information.

Flexible, light solar cells could provide new opportunities

MIT researchers have produced a new kind of photovoltaic cell based on sheets of flexible graphene coated with a layer of nanowires.

Solar startup

Last year's bankruptcy of Solyndra, a maker of thin-film solar panels that received a $535 million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy, is casting a huge shadow over the market for solar power.

MicroGen Systems

MicroGen is developing products based on its proprietary piezoelectric vibrational energy harvester technology. These MEMS devices are micro-power sources that can either be used to extend battery lifetime or in some cases eliminate the need for batteries altogether.

GE Demonstrates Battery Dominant Fuel Cell Bus

Researchers at GE Global Research have achieved a first step in reducing the cost of clean fuel, zero emission buses, with a vehicle powered by GE's new Durathon battery in tandem with a lithium battery and a hydrogen fuel cell.

First integrated printed electronic system with rewritable memory

Thin Film Electronics ASA has announced the first proof-of-concept prototype of an integrated printed electronic tag based on rewritable memory.

Zigbee Alliance debuts battery-free option with new green power

The ZigBee® Alliance, a global ecosystem of companies creating wireless solutions for use in energy management, commercial and consumer applications, has announced the most eco-friendly way to power ZigBee products via its new Green Power feature.

IBM announces major breakthrough with silicon nanophotonics

IBM has announced a major advance in the ability to use light instead of electrical signals to transmit information for future computing.

Hasbro and Thinfilm enter into commercial agreement

Thin Film Electronics ASA has announced that Hasbro, Inc and Thinfilm have entered into a commercial agreement for supply of components, including a limited exclusive consulting relationship.

Battery runs on plant dye

Rose madder - a natural plant dye once prized throughout the Old World to make fiery red textiles - has found a second life as the basis for a new "green" battery.

Deal struck to save Cardiff solar technology company and 42 jobs

The assets and business of G24 Innovations Limited, the Cardiff-based solar technology company, have been sold in a deal that will secure all 42 jobs at the firm, administrator Wilkins Kennedy LLP, the Top-20 accountancy firm, has announced.

Solliance Day: strong program, more participants

On Friday 14 December 2012 more than 130 visitors from industry, research institutes and government experienced the strong progress of Solliance.

First electric Monster Truck

Team BIGFOOT, creators of The Original Monster Truck, recently completed the first test of their newest creation, BIGFOOT #20, the world's first battery-powered monster truck.

New lighting technology

Scientists have developed a flicker-free, shatterproof alternative for large-scale lighting.