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Lightyear, the company introducing the solar-powered EV the Lightyear 0, has acquired €81 million in investment to aid production and development costs. At the same time, the company may face competition to introduce the world’s first production solar EV, and their match doesn’t have an unobtainium price tag.

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JULY 20, 2010

Cyclone Power Technologies, Inc. The resulting heat (measured in BTUs) was sufficient to power Cyclone’s 100hp Mark V engine ( earlier post ), further demonstrating the flexibility of Cyclone’s compact steam engine to generate power from virtually any fuel source. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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TVS Motor partners Tata Power to develop EV charging infrastructure . TVS Motor has announced that it has partnered with Tata Power for the implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) across the country.

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APRIL 11, 2013

PNNL’s thermochemical conversion device is installed in front of a concentrating solar power dish. A new concentrating solar power system developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) can reduce the fuel consumption of a modified natural-gas combined-cycle (NGCC) power plant by about 20%. Photo: PNNL.

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AUGUST 23, 2010

A research team at Heriot-Watt University (UK) is developing the first Direct Urea Powered Fuel Cells targeting applications in water treatment/purification and renewable energy where urea is a problem contaminant. Tags: Brief.

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JULY 14, 2010

Cyclone Power Technologies has completed internal testing of its initial waste heat power generator ( earlier post ) and has shipped the beta unit to its customer, Bent Glass Design. Tags: Brief. The final system is expected to be cash positive in 12 months and provide a full payback to Bent Glass within three years.

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Waste Power Powered Power Grid 186

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MARCH 31, 2010

Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. has successfully completed its biomass-to-power engine system for Robotic Technology Inc. RTI) under its Statement of Work, and has delivered the renewable power system to the University of Maryland to be coupled with RTI’s autonomous robotic platform in a series hybrid power system.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

At the core of the hybrid system is Williams Hybrid Power’s (WHP) flywheel energy storage unit. WHP’s patented Magnetically Loaded Composite (MLC) flywheel technology, originally developed for Formula One, captures and stores a vehicle’s kinetic energy in a high-momentum composite flywheel. Tags: Brief.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Cyclone Power Technologies received a new design work order for its heat-regenerative external combustion engine from Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS). Pursuant to the work order, Cyclone will be developing preliminary designs, specifications and test parameters on a compact 10 hp (7.5 to power US Navy torpedoes.).

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JUNE 14, 2010

signed a memorandum of understanding with New Mexico-based Hyperion Power Generation, Inc. Alternate Energy Holdings is the US’ only independent nuclear power plant developer seeking to build new power plants in multiple non-nuclear states. Tags: Brief. Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc.

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China Power Powered Market 268

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. has signed a Settlement Agreement (SA) with 11 federal and state agencies and three non-governmental stakeholders for its utility-scale wave power project at Reedsport, Oregon. The SA supports the phased development by OPT of a 10-PowerBuoy 1.5 Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Working in collaboration with industry partners, researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University ( PolyU ) have successfully developed a solar-powered air-conditioning system for vehicles and completed a series of testing on the road. Tags: Brief. System components. Click to enlarge.

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Solar Power Powered Vehicles 210

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OCTOBER 21, 2009

Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. RTI) have entered into a Teaming Agreement to advance the development and commercialization of Cyclone’s vegetative biomass-to-power engine system as it can be applied to advanced robotic platforms. Tags: Brief. and Robotic Technology Inc. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

will market energy-efficient coal-fired power plants in Asia, leveraging a bilateral emissions offset mechanism between Japan and other countries that enables Japan to receive carbon reduction credits in return for providing low-carbon technologies and equipment. Marubeni’s technology is designed to increase power plant efficiency.

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Asia Coal Vietnam Power 210

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Ocean Power Technologies (Australasia) Pty Ltd (OPTA), a subsidiary of Ocean Power Technologies, Inc., million (US$61 million) grant from the Federal Government of Australia to build a 19 MW wave power project off the coast of Victoria, Australia. Tags: Brief.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed the smallest and lightest motor controller unit yet for electric power steering in automobiles. This prototype motor controller unit also features a unique control algorithm developed to provide enhanced steering sensation and stability. Tags: Brief. Quick Specs. Rated torque.

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Mitsubishi Motor Motors Motoring 225

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OCTOBER 30, 2010

The Toro Company was selected by ATK, an aerospace and defense company, to help design and build two fuel cell powered utility vehicles with advanced hydrogen storage technology. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). The group will also provide technical expertise on end-use applications.

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Power Powered Fuel New York 210

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MAY 12, 2010

Delta-Q supplies power conversion and power management products for electric drive vehicles with more than 500,000 units in use on vehicles such as golf cars, aerial work platforms, industrial floor cleaning machines, and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. Tags: Brief. The $17-million (US$16.7 The $17-million (US$16.7

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Conversion Neighborhood Companies Power 199

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AUGUST 22, 2010

A team of researchers from the US and France report the development of micro-supercapacitors with powers per volume that are comparable to electrolytic capacitors, capacitances that are four orders of magnitude higher, and energies per volume that are an order of magnitude higher. Tags: Brief.

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APRIL 11, 2010

is developing a battery-electric scooter powered by a Toshiba Li-ion battery, with the release likely to come in December. The prototype is comparable in power and size to a 50 cc scooter. Tags: Brief. The Nikkei reports that Honda Motor Co. Details are expected on Tuesday. The electric motorbike will get about 30km [18.6

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Li-ion Honda Power Powered 210

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JULY 15, 2010

Eaton Corporation has selected Compact Power Inc. On 13 July, Ford announced that it had also selected Compact Power as the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the 2011 Ford Focus Electric for the US market. Dimitri Kazarinoff, vice president and general manager for Eaton’s Hybrid Power Systems Division. Earlier post. )

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

A new report by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) shows strong growth in new geothermal power projects continuing through 2009. When added to the 3,100 MW of existing capacity, 10 gigawatts of geothermal power appears to be feasible. Geothermal projects under development. MW of power to the US geothermal energy output.

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Industrial Industry Power Powered 240

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Horizon’s fuel cells also powered Thailand’s first ever hydrogen participation (King Mongtut Institute of Technology) to 3 rd place for the Asia region. Horizon currently develops complete PEM (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane) fuel cell power solutions delivering 0.3 Tags: Brief. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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MARCH 10, 2010

to develop lithium-ion battery systems for electric vehicles (EVs) for the Navistar Modec Electric Vehicle Alliance, a joint venture between Navistar and Modec. According to the agreement, A123 will develop battery systems for Navistar’s EV and it is expected that these A123 battery systems will be manufactured in A123’s Livonia, Mich.

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Power Powered Batteries Battery 210

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MAY 11, 2010

Eaton Corporation has selected A123 Systems to supply battery systems for production of a hybrid power system to be installed on a Ford F550-based Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). A123 Systems has been developing the battery system for much of 2010 with Eaton. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Eaton Corporation Plug-in Plug 210

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AUGUST 13, 2010

Together with several partners, researchers from Siemens Corporate Technology (CT) and experts for large electrical drives at Siemens Industry Drive Technologies are investigating the use of silicon carbide (SiC) as a diode material in power electronics in place of pure silicon. Tags: Brief. million (US$2.2

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Power Powered 2020 Electric 210

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APRIL 28, 2010

Williams F1 has acquired a majority shareholding in Williams Hybrid Power (WHP), increasing its existing 40% stake in the company to 78%. In 2009 WHP re-focused its development efforts to road vehicle applications of the technology and has recently partnered with Porsche AG to run the system in the manufacturer’s new Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid.

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Hybrid Power Powered Porsche 186

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MAY 7, 2010

Under the terms of the agreement, Clean Air Power will convert two 9 liter engines using its patented Dual-Fuel combustion technology with the purpose of demonstrating the efficiency and cost saving capabilities that its technology offers end users. In January, Volvo Powertrain signed a Letter of Intent with Clean Air Power Ltd.

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Clean Cleaning Fuel Power 207

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JUNE 9, 2010

US-based Porous Power Technologies, LLC and Japan-based Chisso Corporation are teaming to produce new variants of highly porous, laminable separator membranes for use in automotive Li-ion batteries. —Tim Feaver, CEO of Porous Power. In April, Porous Power signed a $1.41 Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Lithium Ion Li-ion Power Powered 218

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Energy Density vs. Power Density for the 18650HP1 Click to enlarge. Li-ion start-up Imara Corporation ( earlier post ) announced that its first 18650 high-power lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide cells are now available. The company says it is also developing large format cells for the automotive and grid storage markets.

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Lithium Ion Corporation Power Powered 210

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MAY 19, 2010

million with the US Department of Energy (DOE), will launch a research project to develop a new solar power tower technology with innovative fluids featuring a receiver and storage system to enable electricity production even when solar energy is not available. Tags: Brief. Abengoa Solar , through a contract totalling US$10.6

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Solar Power Powered Spain 186

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JULY 13, 2010

The awards in this tranche focus on power electronics, grid-scale energy storage, and building efficiency; of the 43, three are categorized specifically for the automotive market—power electronics projects led by HRL Laboratories, LLC; Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc.; and Case Western Reserve University. .;

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Power Powered Arkansas Grid 225

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota, in partnership with Cummins Power Generation, Inc., has begun a project to demonstrate the production of heat and power from high-moisture biomass. Tags: Brief.

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North Dakota Power Powered Waste 186

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MAY 12, 2010

Cummins has successfully demonstrated a tubular solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) in a hybrid-configured auxiliary power unit (APU) configured to power a Class 7/8 truck’s hotel loads while running on commercial ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel. Average net power produced over test period: 1,100W DC or 820W AC. Earlier post.).

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Power Powered Fuel DC 210

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AUGUST 3, 2010

Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. licensee Great Wall Alternative Power Systems Ltd. The parties will also formulate plans in the coming months for the prototyping of Cyclone’s Mark V engine for electric power generation from biofuel combustion. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). Robert Devine, Managing Director of GWAPS.

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. has completed a License Agreement with Great Wall Alternative Power Systems Ltd. to advance the development and production of Cyclone’s Schoell Cycle heat-regenerative external combustion engines for the China market. Tags: Brief.

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China Engine Market Power 170

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APRIL 11, 2010

The goal of the Solar Impulse Project is to develop a solar airplane that can take off and fly, day and night, powered by solar energy alone around the world. Tags: Aviation Batteries Electric (Battery). Click to enlarge. The Solar Impulse HB-SIA prototype electric aircraft made its first flight on 7 April.

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