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... 

A123Systems IPO Taps into Multi-Billion-Dollar Electric Vehicle Opportunity

With gas prices at $3.70 per gallon and attention from Beijing to Belgium focused on carbon emissions, light electric vehicles (EVs) – from mass-market hybrids like the Toyota Prius to pure electric vehicles like the Tesla Roadster – are a hot topic with the auto and finance industries alike. Earlier this month, lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery manufacturer... 

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... 

PowerGenix Supplies Batteries to North American Light Electric Vehicle Market

PowerGenix, manufacturer of nontoxic, safe, high performance rechargeable nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries, today announced that it has entered into a supply agreement with PowerEagle, the leading manufacturer of electric bicycles in China. Under the agreement, PowerGenix will supply its NiZn cells for pack fabrication into the entire product line offered... 

Saft, Conergy and Tenesol Launch SOLION, Europe’s Largest Photovoltaic Energy Storage Development Project

Saft, Conergy and Tenesol have announced the launch of SOLION, a Franco-German project dedicated to the development of a new concept in energy conversion and storage for grid connected photovoltaic (PV) systems. The objective of the SOLION partnership is to develop an integrated energy kit able to be produced on an industrial scale for decentralised... 

Electro Energy Receives $100,000 Order for U.S. Produced 18650 Lithium-Ion Batteries

Electro Energy Inc., a leading provider of advanced battery technologies and associated systems, announced today that Lyntronics, Inc., a New York based battery packager, has placed multiple orders for both Electro Energy’s 2.2 ampere hour USA18650AXC and 2.4 ampere hour USA18650BXC type rechargeable Lithium-Ion cells valued at over $100,000.... 

The A2B Electric Bike Offers Urban Freedom for People Who Want to Get Out of Their Cars

Ultra Motor today announced the availability of its new A2BTM electric bike. Developed and manufactured by an international team of expert designers and engineers, the A2B is a state-of-the-art electric bike built specifically for urban transport across the American city landscape. Increasing challenges are making urban transportation more costly and... 

Ener1 Announces Headquarter Transition to New York

Ener1, Inc., maker of advanced battery technology to power the next generation of hybrid, electric and plug-in vehicles, today announced that it has officially moved its world headquarters to New York City. The Company’s New York office address is 1540 Broadway, Suite 25C, New York, NY 10036. Ener1 moved to its new offices in New York in May in... 

Johnson Controls-Saft Awarded $8.2 Million Development Contract

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, has awarded Johnson Controls-Saft a contract valued at $8.2 million. The contract will focus on the development of lithium-ion battery systems for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and over the course of two years will seek to validate the...