(Matthew Chin and Wileen Wong Kromhout &ndash Source: UCLA) We’ve all worried about the charge on our smartphone or laptop running down when we have no access to an electrical outlet. But new technology developed by researchers at the UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles) Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science could […]
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American Superconductor Announces Workforce Reduction
American Superconductor Corp. announced that it has reduced its global workforce by approximately 30 percent and its annualized expenses by approximately $30 million since March 31, 2011. These reductions were made to better align costs with the company’s revenue expectations, which have been affected by business and contractual issues with AMSC’s largest customer, Sinovel Wind […]
Ioxus Partners with WPG Americas for North American Distribution of Ultracapacitors
Ioxus, Inc. a manufacturer of ultracapacitor technology for transportation, alternative energy, medical, industrial and consumer product markets, announced the addition of WPG Americas to its North American distribution channel. WPG Americas serves industries such as semiconductors and passive, electro-mechanical and display products, significantly broadening Ioxus’ potential customer base in the region. By providing technical and […]
The Tinker’s Toolbox – Parviz Ghaffaripour of Akros Silicon on Power Electronics
Hosted by Alix Paultre, the Tinker’s Toolbox is the Advantage Design Group’s web-based interview show where we talk about the latest technology, components, and design issues for the electronic design engineering community. In today’s podcast we talk to Akros Silicon’s President and CEO, Parviz Ghaffaripour about power electronics today and the challenges to the design engineer. […]
Leviton Selected by Toyota as a Provider of Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions
Leviton announced that it has been named by Toyota as an approved Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) solutions provider. As an approved vendor, Leviton will provide EVSE to both consumers and dealerships for Toyota’s Prius Plug-In Hybrid and RAV4 EV models coming to market in 2012. The custom Toyota electric vehicle charger, built off of […]
Ford and SunPower Corp. to Provide Rooftop Solar System
Ford and SunPower Corp. have teamed up to offer customers a rooftop solar system that will allow Focus Electric owners to “Drive Green for Life” by providing customers with enough clean, renewable energy to offset the electricity used to charge the vehicle. “Under the ’Drive Green for Life’ program, Focus Electric owners can reduce their […]
GE Unveiling WattStation Wall Mount Electric Vehicle Charging Station for EVs at Home and Business
General Eelctric (GE) is unveiling what it describes as its fast, easy-to-use, compact electric vehicle (EV) charging solution called GE WattStation Wall Mount. “The GE WattStation Wall Mount meets EV-charging needs with both modern design and simplicity – delivering a hassle-free experience,” said Chris Bowler, General Manager of Marketing for GE Energy Industrial Solutions. “Easily […]
AnalogicTech Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results
Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. Net revenue for the second quarter of 2011 was $24.1 million, compared to net revenue of $23.1 million for the second quarter of 2010, and $20.5 million for the first quarter of 2011. In accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting […]
SMA Solar Technology AG Closes Acquisition of dtw Sp.z oo
SMA Solar Technology AG has closed its acquisition of dtw Sp.z o.o., a Polish manufacturer of core components for inverter production. Within the SMA Group, dtw will operate as an independent subsidiary and global competence center for electromagnetic components. In acquiring one of its long-time suppliers, SMA is securing its position as a technology leader […]
Powervation to Discuss Digital Adaptive Control Techniques at Darnell’s Power Forum
Powervation Inc., the provider of digital power management ICs and software that maximize power system efficiency and reduce system cost, will discuss digital adaptive control techniques at the upcoming Darnell’s Power Forum in September. Based around a study of computer memory applications, the Powervation paper demonstrates how adaptive digital control can be used to greatly […]