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ISE Corp. Introduces CNG Series Hybrid System for Transit Buses

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California-based ISE Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of ISE Limited, is accepting orders for a new battery-dominant (i.e., series hybrid) CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Hybrid System for transit buses, with production units expected to be available in 2011. Engine Platform. Emissions Reductions.

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ISE Standardizing Energy Storage Systems Controls Interface to Allow Easier Use By Other Manufacturers

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ISE’s Ultra-E 500 ultracapacitor system is capable of up to 1,000,000 charge cycles, lasting significantly longer than conventional alternatives. ISE’s modular cassette design is light weight and scalable, which simplifies and reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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ZF and ISE Plan to Collaborate to Supply Electric Hybrid Drive Systems and Components to North American Vehicle Market

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The combined expertise of the two companies will result in a product portfolio of series and parallel hybrid-electric drive systems and components. Respectively, ISE intends to develop and market an ISE-branded parallel hybrid drive system for the North America commercial vehicle market that incorporates ZF Hybrid Systems & Components.

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Maxwell Technologies Delivers One-Millionth Large Cell Ultracapacitor

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Primary applications for Maxwell’s large cell products, which range from 650 to 3,000 farads, include hybrid-electric transit buses, electric rail vehicles, cranes, lift trucks and other industrial systems. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). In April 2009, Maxwell announced purchase orders with a total value of approximately $13.5

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Partnership to supply electric hybrid drive systems

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ZF Friedrichshafen has teamed up with ISE Corporation, with the intention of developing and supplying parallel electric hybrid drive systems and components for the North American market. To date, ZF has developed a number of parallel hybrid configurations for various applications in the transit bus and truck industries.

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Ballard, Dantherm, Danfoss Invest to Create European Fuel Cell Backup Power Systems Capability

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Ballard also provides power modules to system integrators seeking a plug-and-play approach including, for example, ISE Corporation which integrates Ballard power modules with hybrid electric drives on transit buses. Ballard provides fuel cell stacks to leading fuel cell companies including IdaTech, LLC, Plug Power Inc.,

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NREL and California Partners to Provide up to $13.5M to Support Natural Gas Engine and Vehicle Development; Focus on Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks and Buses

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More than 20 companies submitted proposals, indicating significant industry interest in this program. ISE Corporation , Poway, Calif. Develop a hybrid natural gas transit bus based on the Ford V10 gasoline engine. The following projects have been selected for awards: Emissions Solutions, Inc. McKinney, Texas.