Renewables
World's most energy-efficent processor from ARM targets low-cost MCU, sensor and control markets
ARM today announced the ARM Cortex-M0+ processor, the world’s most energy-efficient microprocessor. The Cortex-M0+ processor has been optimized to deliver ultra low-power, low-cost MCUs for intelligent sensors and smart control systems in a broad range of applications including home appliances, white goods, medical monitoring, metering, lighting and power and motor control devices.
Wind Turbine Generator Safety Compliance in the United States and Canada
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is expecting to achieve 20% wind energy or 300 GW of wind generating capacity by 20301. Unlike many traditional energy sources, the challenge to achieve this goal is not related to availability of raw materials but rather increasing the manufacturing capacity of wind energy generation equipment.
New Apex VO unit cuts housing electricity bills and carbon footprint
Up to 20% energy savings can be achieved by housing associations using the new Voltage Optimisation (VO) unit from Apex Energy UK. The easy-to-install Apex VO unit has been introduced to help reduce energy consumption levels as well as the costs and carbon emissions associated with residential property stock.
Perpetuum PMG RAIL Vibration Energy Harvesters for rail vehicles are the enabling technology for a new generation of train monitoring
Perpetuum has extended its range of Vibration Energy Harvesters to enable a new generation of train monitoring. The products can cover a wide range of power outputs and are designed to meet the different requirements of both passenger trains and freight wagons.
Ford's First-Ever All-Electric Passenger Car Takes To The Road
The fuel-free Focus has a target range of 100 miles, can be charged in just three to four hours when connected to an appropriate charging facility and is powered by a 23kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
Plugless Power Apollo Launch Programme
Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) announced recently that it will participate in the 2012 Apollo Launch Program hosted by Evatran, the developer of Plugless Power wireless electric vehicle recharging systems. The Apollo Program aims to encourage electric vehicle adoption across the United States through the launch of a convenient recharging alternative to the repetitive plug-in, unplug process.
Making hydrogen powered travel a reality in the UK
A ground breaking project to ensure the UK is well positioned for the commercial roll-out of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles has been launched in the UK.
Lowering the cost of EV batteries - U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu
According to the recent Reuters article below, the US government is undeterred by lower than expected sales of plug-in hybrids and are focusing on lowering the cost of batteries.
Electric vehicles forecasts, trends and opportunities - Free webinar
Only Dr Peter Harrop and his team at IDTechEx have tracked the whole electric vehicle market for twelve years, from cars to bikes, boats and aircraft. All are of interest to component manufacturers and those many organisations expanding their vehicle businesses. After all, beyond cars is a bigger market and it is more profitable.
The Dilemma of Fast Charging of Electric Vehicles
People like to see a lifebelt by the local river even though they may never use it. They certainly do not want to pay for one though. It is like that with the fast charging of cars. We all want to charge our electric car in the blink of an eye. Indeed, we may be happy to pay through the nose for that electricity when we are far away if the only alternative is to walk home or at least be late for an appointment. Many companies now offer fast charg...