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UTRC and ANGP unveil first low-pressure conformable natural gas tank design

Green Car Congress

The tank, which is the first of its kind, was showcased in the bed of ANGP’s ANG-powered Ford F-150 pickup. ANGP holds an exclusive license to UTRC’s design for a conformable, non-metal composite tank containing activated carbon adsorbents at pressures up to 1,000 psi.

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Altech-Eco receives ARB certification for dedicated 2014 F-250/350 6.2L CNG conversion system

Green Car Congress

Altech-Eco Corporation has obtained Executive Order (E.O.) V8 F-250/350 pickups with Ford-supplied CNG gaseous prepped engine. Altech-Eco’s integrated systems are designed in collaboration with a Ford approved QCM (Qualified Calibration Modifier) for real-fleet applications. and 2014 F-150 3.7L and 2014 F-150 3.7L

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IXYS releases new 600A 650V IGBT module based on XPT IGBT technology

Green Car Congress

IXYS Corporation announced a new high power phase-leg in the SimBus-F outline with a total Current - Voltage capability of 600 Ampere and 650 Volt. For these applications IXYS offers also the wide range of devices needed for such designs, such as the standard rectifier modules, drivers ICs and MCUs.

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Solvay Specialty Polymers launches new wear-resistant Veradel polyethersulfone; improved powertrain efficiency

Green Car Congress

The new Veradel grade is a tough, high-performance resin designed to meet growing global demand for advanced polymers that can improve automotive powertrain efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Solvay Specialty Polymers introduced Veradel 3300 SL 30 polyethersulfone (PESU).

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ANGP commercializes 1st ANSI NGV2-certified on-board low pressure ANG technology storage system for LDVs

Green Car Congress

The first system was successfully installed on ANGP’s 2014 Ford F-150 pick-up truck equipped with Ford’s CNG/LPG-ready 3.7 Worthington Industries and Ingevity Corporation worked closely to achieve the seamless closure of the ANGP ANG cylinder around the monoliths; and.

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NGK Spark Plug & HAKUTO-R to test solid-state lithium battery technology on the moon in 2021

Green Car Congress

announced that NGK Spark Plug has agreed to participate as a corporate partner of the world’s first commercial lunar exploration program “ HAKUTO – R ”. NGK Spark Plug and HAKUTO-R have also agreed to transport a trial design of NGK Spark Plug’s solid-state battery technology to the moon in 2021.

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Detroit 3’s EV rising pains mood bulky Q2 income

Baua Electric

. “While the path to sustainable profitability may not look quite the same as we’ve previously thought, we’re confident in our ability to deliver through more efficient product design, cost efficiencies and growth in software and services, which will continue to accelerate,” Lawler stated on a decision with analysts.

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