Evida Power, Ltd., a designer and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery packs for electric vehicles (EVs), announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with HaloIPT, a global specialist in Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) systems for the wireless charging of electric vehicles. The agreement is part of Evida’s commitment to lead the growing EV market […]
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FCI Acquiring Majority Stake in Anytek
FCI, a manufacturer of connectors for the Data, Communications, Consumer, Automotive and Industrial markets has acquired a majority stake in Anytek Technology Corp., a Taiwanese manufacturer of terminal blocks. The alliance between the two companies is the outcome of a partnership that started in 2009. Saint Yeh, founder and GM of the company, will remain […]
Bike to Work – or Anywhere – for Fuel Savings
I realized over the weekend that I missed National Bike to Work Day on Friday (and Bike to Work Week all last week), so I didn’t get a chance to remind all of you blog readers to bike to work if you can! Even if you missed the national event, do some searching to see […]
Landis+Gyr to be Acquired by Toshiba for US$2.3 Billion
Landis+Gyr announced that Toshiba Corp. has entered into a definitive sale agreement with the shareholders of Landis+Gyr, under which Toshiba will acquire Landis+Gyr, a company specializing in energy management solutions for utilities, for US$2.3 billion in cash, to build what the company’s describe as the world’s Smart Grid leader. The acquisition is designed to create […]
ZMDI Reports Financial Results, Robust Revenue Growth
According to Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden (ZMDI), strong demand for energy-efficient products and solutions led to significant growth in revenues and earnings in fiscal-year 2010. Revenues rose year-over-year by 28% while earnings (EBIT) improved by approximately €5 million. Based on the excellent business performance in 2010, each of the approximately 280 employees received a bonus totaling […]
SynQor Presses Ahead With Lawsuit Against Vicor and Cisco After Settlement With Ericsson
SynQor, Inc. announced that, contrary to the implication in a press release issued by Vicor Corp., SynQor has not withdrawn any of its infringement claims against Vicor or Cisco Systems, Inc.. Litigation against the remaining defendants Vicor and Cisco for patent infringement will continue following SynQor’s settlement with Ericsson Inc. in the Eastern District of […]
The Green Grid Collaborates with Data Center Leaders to Complete Energy Efficiency Measurement Recommendations
The Green Grid Association, a voice for advancing resource efficiency in data centers and business computing ecosystems, together with The Data Center Metrics Coordination Taskforce, delivered its latest recommendations for energy efficiency measurement and reporting. “We are looking forward to working with our colleagues on the next steps for the industry, including identifying a roadmap […]
New Power Switches vs. Mature Materials at PCIM Europe
The Wednesday afternoon panel discussion at this year’s PCIM Europe event was organized by Bodo’s Power Systems and designed to focus on the ability of devices such as capacitors and thermal management systems to support the advanced capabilities of new power switches made with SiC and GaN. Panelists represented Cree, CPS Technologies, Infineon, International Rectifier, […]
Johnson Controls Moves to Dissolve Advanced Battery Joint Venture With Saft
Johnson Controls, Inc. took legal action in the Delaware Chancery Court to dissolve the Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS) joint venture. The joint venture was formed in 2006 to develop and manufacture lithium-ion motive battery solutions. “Johnson Controls and Saft have a fundamental disagreement about the future direction and appropriate scope of the joint venture,” said Alex […]
GreenWave Reality Announces Partnership With NXP to Deliver Connected Lighting Solution
GreenWave Reality, a developer of home energy management and automation systems, announced that it has partnered with NXP Semiconductors to provide a breakthrough, intelligent lighting control and management solution that can be utilized by manufacturers of energy-efficient compact fluorescent (CFL) and solid state (SSL) lighting. This connected lighting platform, combined with NXP’s GreenChip™ smart lighting […]