1. Japanese Researchers Develop Low Cost Hydrogen Absorption Material

The new compound operates at 300 C and takes around an hour to absorb and release hydrogen, but the researchers believe that they can clear both hurdles by using a different catalyst.

29/04/2007 | 408 Hits | Print | Email

2. Japanese Companies May Have Edge in Advanced Battery Development

The WSJ calls race for electric car battery a technology war and the key to winning is to find the chemical recipe that makes lithium-ion technology safe, durable and reliable

17/04/2007 | 433 Hits | Print | Email

3. Japan's 'Mileage Maniacs' Hack Hybrids, Beat Toyota Engineers

Ther are about 100 'mileage maniacs' or hybrid owners who compete against each other to squeeze as much as 115 miles per gallon out of their cars.

06/04/2007 | 400 Hits | Print | Email

4. Japan Groups Draw Up Lithium-ion Battery Safety Guidelines

Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association and the Battery Association of Japan plan to draw up safety guidelines for battery packs and notebook computers by the end of March.

17/03/2007 | 364 Hits | Print | Email

5. Johnson Controls-Saft JV Hire Former Ford Exec Wright as CEO

Johnson Controls joined with Saft, Paris, to launch a joint venture in January 2006 for the development of nickel metal hydride and lithium-ion batteries for the hybrid automotive industry.

06/03/2007 | 423 Hits | Print | Email

6. Johnson Controls Executive Promotes Hybrid Battery Technology at White House

A Johnson Controls executive met with President George W. Bush and administration officials at the White House today as part of a discussion about alternative fuel vehicles.

24/02/2007 | 400 Hits | Print | Email

7. Just When All Us Car Journalists Thought the Electric Car Was Dead....

Now the whole idea of electric vehicles is under scrutiny again and I wouldn't be surprised to see other automakers dusting off shelved projects, though there is still one major challenge, writes Tony Whitney.

10/02/2007 | 364 Hits | Print | Email