Boston-Power Adds $55 Million in Growth Capital

Boston-Power, Inc., the rapidly growing provider of next-generation Lithium-ion batteries, announced $55 million in new funding. Boston-Power will use the new growth capital to scale manufacturing, sales, marketing, and research and development to meet strong global demand for Sonata Lithium-ion batteries. Initially targeting notebook computers, Sonata... 

Sigma Signs Definitive Agreement for Acquisition of Zensys

Sigma Designs, a leader in digital media processor SoC’s for consumer electronics, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Zensys Holdings Corporation, a wireless start-up company. Zensys, headquartered in Fremont, California, is an innovative developer of single-chip RF solutions called Z-Wave® that has already been designed... 

Duracell Introduces New Emergency Power Products to Help Bring Consumers Peace of Mind at Home or on the Road

When an emergency strikes, nothing is more welcoming than a calm voice and a reliable power supply. Duracell® is providing a bit of both with the introduction of Duracell® Powerpack 450 with Voice. It’s a solution that consumers need, according to a recent survey that shows the majority of Americans are not equipped for power emergencies either... 

Beware of Vampires at All Times Not Just at Halloween

They’re called vampire electronics, they suck energy even when turned off and can drive up the energy bills of unwary consumers. Although this eerie-sounding term can result in chilling home energy bills, the solution is not that scary. To keep energy bills down and consumption in check, the key is to identify the electronic culprits and drive... 

Wire-Free Power Energizes Mobile Consumer Electronic Devices in the UK

WildCharge Inc., a company that revolutionizes the charging and powering of mobile devices with its patented, environmentally-friendly, wire-free electric power technology, announced the availability of its charging pads and adapters for the popular BlackBerry Pearl and Curve smartphones in the UK beginning October 1st 2008. The company plans to offer... 

QuantumSphere Files Key Patent On Revolutionary Technology to Increase Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Battery Life

QuantumSphere, Inc., a leading developer of advanced catalyst materials, electrode devices, and related technologies and systems for portable power and clean-energy applications, today announced that it has filed a key patent for technology it has developed that extends the capacity of rechargeable lithium ion batteries up to five times. Next-generation... 

Planar Energy Devices Acquires Revolutionary Cell & Separator Technology Enabling Highly Safe Lithium Ion Batteries

In a licensing agreement with Policell Technologies Inc. of Metuchen, N.J., Orlando, Florida-based Planar Energy Devices Inc. (Planar) has acquired technology and manufacturing rights for a new generation of safe large format lithium ion batteries based on a breakthrough bondable nano-composite separator technology. This new cell and separator technology...