Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (Altairnano) reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. “In the third quarter we took a major step forward in securing our financial future. In September, we entered into a Share Subscription Agreement with Canon Investment Holdings whereby they will invest $48.9 million into the company in return for […]
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NEMA Announces Global Lighting Forum Initiative for LED Technology
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), a member of the Global Lighting Forum (GLF), has announced an initiative to coordinate and promote LED (light emitting diode) technology on a global level. In order to accelerate the uptake of LED lighting, GLF held the inaugural meeting of its LED Working Group recently in Shenzhen, China. According […]
State and Local Code Officials Deliver Improvement in Building Energy Efficiency
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) announced that more than 500 state and local code officials voted on changes to the nation’s model energy code to achieve energy savings of 30% relative to the 2006 model code. The new 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) meets the 30% savings goal sought by the […]
UL White Paper Examines Safety Issues of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification released the first in a series of white papers that review evolving battery technology. This paper explores many of the issues and opportunities associated with the new technology as well as current and recommended safety standards to address changes in the technology and use. […]
U.S. Fuel Cell Council, National Hydrogen Association Merge
The U.S. Fuel Cell Council (USFCC) and the National Hydrogen Association (NHA) announced that they are joining forces to accelerate the commercialization of fuel cell and hydrogen energy technologies. The newly formed Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) will bring a strong, unified voice to the drive for clean energy. The merger of the […]
Horizon Develops New Hydrogen Fuel Generator Technology
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies Pte Ltd. announced the successful development of a new proprietary hydrogen fuel generator technology targeting portable, military and aerospace markets. According to the company, pushing the limits further on price and performance, the innovation gives fuel cells an edge over today’s battery-based power systems. Following three years of research on hydrogen […]
Advanced Energy Announces Record Revenues and Inverter Sales for the Third Quarter 2010
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. Total sales for the third quarter were $141.0 million, another record for the company, with earnings of $0.40 per diluted share from continuing operations. The financials highlighted in this release exclude results from the Aera® mass flow controller business, which […]
NIST Ships First Programmable AC-DC 10V Standard
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have begun shipping a new 10V standard to users around the world. The programmable system measures both direct current (dc) and alternating current (ac) voltages. The new 10V system builds on a number of previous NIST inventions, from the initial 1V standard in 1984 through the 2006 […]
IEEE 1901TM Broadband Power Line Standard for 500 Mbps Communications Approved
The IEEE announced the ratification of the IEEE 1901TM Broadband over Power Line (BPL) standard. Sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society, this globally recognized BPL standard will be a key enabling technology for a wide range of applications including smart energy, transportation and Local Area Networks (LANs) in both the home and the enterprise. Networking […]
Maxwell Technologies Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. reported revenue of $31.5 million for its third quarter ended September 30, 2010, up 21% over the $26.1 million recorded in the same period in 2009. BOOSTCAP® ultracapacitor revenue increased by 78%, to $18.6 million in Q310, compared with $10.5 million for the same period last year. Sales of high voltage capacitor […]
