Tag: battery technology

Source:  PNNL press release, March 14, 2012. A Pacific Northwest National Laboratory study has examined a new type of silicon-carbon nanocomposite electrode.  The research shows how they function and how they wear down.  The research suggests why this material performs better than silicon alone.  With a capacity five times higher than conventional lithium battery electrodes, […]

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Source: Bob Brewin, NextGov, February, 24, 2012. The Army issued a draft request for proposals today to purchase over a 30-year period $7 billion worth of power generated from alternative energy sources including solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass.  The draft is issued to solicit comments that will be incorporated into a final RFP later in […]

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Source:  Curt Woodward, Xconomy, February 14, 2012. Seattle-based EnerG2 is opening a factory in Albany, Oregon.  The company says it chose the location due to its work with Oregon Freeze Dry. EnerG2 was founded in 2003 and spun out of the University of Washington.  It received a $21.3 million stimulus grant from the federal government. […]

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WCTA Lunch:  Visions of Clean Sustainable Transportation Systems featuring Mark Frohnmayer, CEO of Arcimoto. Frohnmayer founded Arcimoto in 2007 to help catalyze a sustainable transportation system. Arcimoto is currently developing the SRK, an ultra-efficient 3-wheeled electric vehicle for everyday driving.  Mark will speak about the development of a long-range, integrated system approach to next generation […]

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By Tom Ranken, Washington Clean Technology Alliance Hours after the President’s State of the Union Address, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson came to Seattle to talk about the economy, cleantech, and the environment. Since being named President Obama’s cabinet member in charge of environmental protection, EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson leads federal efforts to protect the […]

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Source:  Curt Woodward, Xconomy, January 13, 2012.   Demand Energy Networks, based in Liberty Lake, WA, has raised $5.2 million of a round that could increase to about $7.7 million from a dozen investors, according to the SEC filing. Demand Energy Networks sells a device that can help balance electricity use by storing power in […]

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  Source: Motovolta Newsletter, January 2012. MotoVolta continued to make progress in December 2011 on its proof-of-concept prototype electric motorcycle. The company underwent several new mockup sessions to check fit and clearance on components.  By way of CAD modeling and rapid prototype manufacturing, the company has confidently converged on the most efficient packaging of these […]

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MotoVolta has been developing a one-of-a-kind prototype electric motorcycle to demonstrate and test their technology.  This prototype will feature a liquid-cooled, electric drive system and lithium polymer battery packs featuring patent-pending active battery management technology.  In keeping with a capital efficient business strategy, the company decided decision to implement the technology into an existing motorcycle […]

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