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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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Long Beach Transit Puts 25 New Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Buses in Service

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Long Beach (California) Transit (LBT) has put 25 new gasoline-electric hybrid buses into service. The addition of these newly designed hybrid buses brings Long Beach Transit’s 40-foot hybrid fleet total to 87 buses, for a nearly 50% hybrid 40-foot fleet. The series hybrid drive uses a Ford ULEV 6.8-liter

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Maxwell and ISE Forming Strategic Alliance on Ultracapacitor-Based Energy Storage Systems for Hybrid Buses and Trucks

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Maxwell Technologies and ISE Corporation (ISE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining formation of a strategic alliance to develop and market high-voltage energy storage systems for fuel-efficient, low-emission, hybrid buses and trucks.

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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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ISE Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

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ISE Limited’s principal operating subsidiary, ISE Corporation (a California corporation) has filed a voluntary petition to reorganize its business under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. ISE was unsuccessful in raising such additional capital or completing a strategic transaction.

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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