The phrase "An army marches on its stomach," often attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, underscores the importance of logistics in the military. And in the 21st century, keeping up the supply of diesel fuel is one of the most challenging ...
A hybrid-electric delivery truck leaving a FedEx distribution center in Charlotte, N.C. The “hydrogen economy” just got a nice push from the Obama administration, which is now partnering with the private sector to facilitate a ...
Tags: hydrogen economy, fuel cells, transportation sector, fuel vehicles
Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Electric Corp has launched a railcar traction inverter system for 1500VDC catenaries that incorporates what is claimed to be the first all-silicon carbide (SiC) power modules made with SiC transistors and SiC diodes. ...
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Michael Lippert, of Saft Energy Storage Systems, explains how the SmartRegion Pellworm project will enable an island off the North Sea coast of Germany to increase self-consumption of its own renewable energy Pellworm Island presents a ...
Tags: Blueprint, SmartRegion Pellworm project, Michael Lippert
The US Department of Energy (DoE) has announced over $7m in funding for projects that bring cost-effective, advanced hydrogen and fuel cell technologies online faster. This investment will be used for four projects in Georgia, Kansas, ...
Tags: Fuel Cell Technologies, Auto Parts
The two-day Commercialization of Research Findings Fair is held in Changsha. Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of NPC Chen Zhili, Vice Minister of Ministry of Science and Technology Cao Jianlin attend the opening ceremony and the ...
Tags: Foton, Changsha, Commercialization
“Next generation benchmark is this car [IS F CCS-R] … for handling and acceleration performance,” Yaguchi-san begins. “This car is every man can drive it. It’s approachable for a wide range.” The IS F ...
Tags: Lexus IS F, Higher Performance
A team of journalists of "2013 National Online Media Tour Guangxi Trip" visits Guangxi Yuchai Group on October 28 during which they have in person observation on its engine production lines including heavy duty engine and assembly ...
Tags: Transportation, auto, truck
Sharing experience for the promotion of green jobs can play a key role in helping countries to advance towards a greener and a more sustainable future. This is the aim of the ILO Solution Forum that’s taking place this week in ...
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At the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Atlanta (21-24 October), RF front-end component maker and foundry services provider TriQuint Semiconductor Inc of Hillsboro, OR, USA has launched the first two members of its cost-effective TriAccess ...
Tags: TriQuint, Gan Amplifiers, Electrical, Electronics
Auto parts manufacturer Johnson Controls has secured a contract to supply Lithium-ion batteries to power plug-in hybrid trucks from the US Department of Energy (DOE). The deal is part of DOE's electrification initiative, under which 120 ...
Tags: Batteries, Hybrid Trucks
Williams F1 and Mercedes-Benz have announced a long-term engine partnership commencing from the 2014 Formula 1 World Championship season. The agreement will see Williams supplied with a Mercedes-Benz power unit – comprising an ...
Tags: Engine, Auto Parts
Automobile equipment manufacturer, Linamar has introduced the new Agilit-e Hybrid Powertrain unit for hybrid all-wheel drive applications. The Agilit-e has twin independent motors that generate an output of 75kW and run on the lithium-ion ...
Currie Technologies has hired Daniel Shiau vice president of R&D and product engineering. Shiau has a background in the bicycle and electric bicycle industries. He worked for Giant Bicycle, most recently in the role of new product ...
Tags: bicycle, electric bicycle, Shiau
Following on from the successful launch of the Green Festival Alliance's practical guide to sustainable power at outdoor events, they will be hosting a seminar at the forthcoming Event Production Show entitled 'Innovations in Power: ...
Tags: Green Festival Alliance, sustainable power, Event Production Show