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MicroGen Systems Develop Energy Harvesting Sensors in Association with Cornell University

MicroGen Systems, an Ithaca based company and Cornell Nanoscale Facility of Cornell University, have joined to build battery-free sensors that can function using energy harvested from any type of motion such as shakes, jiggles, rolls and spins and can function in clothing dryers or car tires.

12 Aug 2011

Researchers to Develop Zinc-Based Rechargeable Batteries for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Researchers from the University of Leicester are in the process of developing a new zinc-based rechargeable battery for use in hybrid and electric vehicles (EV).

18 Jun 2011

Lithium-ion (LFP) Batteries Cause Less Environmental Damage

A recent research undertaken at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and published in the current issue of Environmental Science and Technology, a scientific journal, provides details on the three major types of batteries that are currently in use, their efficiency and the quantity of environmental impact during their manufacturing process.

28 Apr 2011

Fraunhofer Institutes to Showcase Redox Flow Battery at Hannover Messe

The growing need for power has necessitated the introduction of innovative solutions for storing the solar and wind generated power during night or low wind conditions respectively.

7 Apr 2011

Three-Dimensional Batteries to Replace Conventional Lithium-ion Batteries

A recent research report presented during the 241st National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) indicates that soon we will have three-dimensional batteries to power electric cars that are available with the dealers.

4 Apr 2011

GoSolarUSA Expects Delivery of Volt Solar Charger

GoSolarUSA (GSLO) is expecting the first delivery of the Volt Solar Chargers to turn up soon in the U.S.

30 Mar 2011

Inaugural GreenTech Minerals Conference to Take Place in March

Industrial Minerals Events’ inaugural GreenTech Minerals Conference will take place on 15-16 March 2011 in Rio de Janeiro. It is the only event specialised in the green minerals technology and covering a variety of topics including, but not limited to, wind and solar power, biofuels, batteries and electric vehicles.

16 Feb 2011

GoSolarUSA Signs Letter of Intent with Xiamen Solar

GoSolarUSA reported that it has inked a letter of intent with the China-based Xiamen Solar Electronics for an exclusive distribution deal in North America. GoSolarUSA is especially interested in the Volt Technology of Xiamen.

14 Dec 2010

China Renewable Energy Market - Threat or Opportunity?

A recent survey of US green industry leaders was conducted by law firm Cooley LLP. The subject of the survey was to gather and analyse the varied perspectives and opinions on the Chinese presence in the international market.

16 Nov 2010

USPTO Extends Green Technology Fast Track Program

David Kappos, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) said that the deadline for filing petitions under the Green Technology Pilot Program has been extended from December 8, 2010 to December 31, 2011.

11 Nov 2010