Quantum and Asola Announce Solar Expansion into Korea – Signs JV Agreement With Q&Tech/Yongsan to Build a 30 MW Solar Production Facility

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced that its German solar photovoltaic partner, Asola has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture manufacturing plant in South Korea, to enable production and distribution of high quality, German-designed solar modules in South Korea. The Korean partner Q&Tech / Yongsan... 

Ronn Motor Company Announces Anticipated Launch of H2GO(TM) Hydrogen On-Demand System for Over-the-Road Trucking & Transportation Industries

Ronn Motor Company, Inc. announced today that the Company will target the Over-The-Road Trucking and Transportation Industries with the commercial launch of the H2GO(TM) Hydrogen On-Demand (HOD) fuel injection system. CEO & President Ronn Maxwell stated, “It’s a great pleasure to announce that we will soon commence manufacturing of... 

International Energy Announces Breakthrough Diagnostic Technology for Algae-Derived Biofuels

International Energy, Inc., a developer of leading-edge technologies for the renewable generation of photosynthetic biofuels, today announced that researchers have devised and instituted an important patent-pending technology capable of rapidly determining the accumulation of bio-oil and other high-value compounds in microalgae, an important advancement... 

VIASPACE Reports That Key Fuel Cell Patent in Europe, Licensed by VIASPACE Subsidiary, Has Been Issued to Caltech

VIASPACE Inc., announced today that a key Caltech direct methanol fuel cell patent was granted in Europe, specifically Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands and Sweden. This is patent EP 0 755 576 B1 for an organic fuel cell and methods of operation thereof and methods of manufacture thereof. The patent has been licensed from Caltech... 

Ricardo Creates New Strategic Business Group to Focus on Hybrid Vehicle Development

Ricardo, Inc., a leading independent provider of technology, product innovation and engineering solutions to the world’s automotive, military, transport and new energy industries, today announced the formation of a dedicated global strategic business group to focus the company’s state-of-the-art resources in technology, facilities and engineering... 

Acumentrics Fuel Cell Tops 10,000 Operating Hours

An Acumentrics Corporation fuel cell system has exceeded 10,500 hours of operation to become the longest-running small scale solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system. “This demonstration of durability is an important step in proving the compelling value proposition of the tubular SOFC to customers who are using far less efficient technologies,” said... 

Quantum Unites Business Segments to Increase Efficiencies

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., a leader in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles, today announced that it has completed the consolidation of its two California-based operational facilities into one location based in Lake Forest, California. The Lake... 

Engineering Matters, Inc. Receives R&D 100 Award for Automotive Actuator That Increases Engine Fuel Efficiency by 20 Percent

Engineering Matters, Inc. today announced that its groundbreaking invention to optimize fuel economy, cut gasoline emissions and improve automotive performance, the Fully Flexible Electromagnetic Valve Actuator, was selected by R&D Magazine to receive one of the 2008 R&D 100 Awards. Branded “The Oscars of Invention” by The Chicago... 

Morphic Appoints Hakan Wallin New Chief Financial Officer

Håkan Wallin has been appointed new Chief Financial Officer for the Morphic Group (STO:MORPB) and takes over from Jan Johansson. Håkan Wallin will be part of Group Management and report to President and CEO Jonas Eklind. Håkan Wallin’s last appointment before joining Morphic was as CEO of Libertas Capital Nordic AB, a global investment bank with... 

The Linde Group opens the first hydrogen filling station for fuel cell passenger ships

The technology company The Linde Group has today officially opened the world’s first hydrogen filling station for fuel cell passenger ships in Hamburg. Wolfgang Tiefensee, Minister of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs was in attendance for this “Zemship-related” grand opening, an EU-sponsored project for the development of fuel...