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University of Birmingham Researchers Test Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Canal Boat

The University of Birmingham has been testing a hydrogen powered prototype canal boat for inland waterways for around three years. Empa has designed the hydrogen tank for this boat.

3 Sep 2011

Dow Kokam Signs Deal with ORNL to Develop Advanced Lithium Ion Batteries

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Dow Kokam have entered into a $5.5 million deal to augment the capabilities of Dow Kokam for the development and commercialization of sophisticated lithium ion batteries.

26 Aug 2011

T3 Motion Displayed Eco-Friendly Electric Vehicles at the New York Stock Exchange

T3 Motion, a producer of eco-friendly electric vehicles, declared that the New York Stock Exchange has hosted “T3 Day" to showcase the vehicles manufactured by the company at Experience Square over the street located outside the stock exchange.

17 Aug 2011

MicroGen Systems Develop Energy Harvesting Sensors in Association with Cornell University

MicroGen Systems, an Ithaca based company and Cornell Nanoscale Facility of Cornell University, have joined to build battery-free sensors that can function using energy harvested from any type of motion such as shakes, jiggles, rolls and spins and can function in clothing dryers or car tires.

12 Aug 2011

Researchers to Develop Zinc-Based Rechargeable Batteries for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Researchers from the University of Leicester are in the process of developing a new zinc-based rechargeable battery for use in hybrid and electric vehicles (EV).

18 Jun 2011

Lithium-ion (LFP) Batteries Cause Less Environmental Damage

A recent research undertaken at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and published in the current issue of Environmental Science and Technology, a scientific journal, provides details on the three major types of batteries that are currently in use, their efficiency and the quantity of environmental impact during their manufacturing process.

28 Apr 2011

Fraunhofer Institutes to Showcase Redox Flow Battery at Hannover Messe

The growing need for power has necessitated the introduction of innovative solutions for storing the solar and wind generated power during night or low wind conditions respectively.

7 Apr 2011

Three-Dimensional Batteries to Replace Conventional Lithium-ion Batteries

A recent research report presented during the 241st National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) indicates that soon we will have three-dimensional batteries to power electric cars that are available with the dealers.

4 Apr 2011

GoSolarUSA Expects Delivery of Volt Solar Charger

GoSolarUSA (GSLO) is expecting the first delivery of the Volt Solar Chargers to turn up soon in the U.S.

30 Mar 2011

Inaugural GreenTech Minerals Conference to Take Place in March

Industrial Minerals Events’ inaugural GreenTech Minerals Conference will take place on 15-16 March 2011 in Rio de Janeiro. It is the only event specialised in the green minerals technology and covering a variety of topics including, but not limited to, wind and solar power, biofuels, batteries and electric vehicles.

16 Feb 2011