Major car makers are preparing to launch the first models in a new generation of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in 2010, the development of which has been aided by a mix of consumer demand for fuel efficient cars and government incentives, says analyst Pike Research.
09/07/2009
As the global market for electrified vehicles grows over the next several years, lithium ion batteries in a variety of chemistries will be the technology of choice for auto manufacturers, according to Pike Research.
06/12/2009
More than one in three car buyers (39 percent) in Eastern Australia are interested in an electric vehicle (EV) for their next car purchase, according to research by Better Place Australia.
20/08/2009
The report indicated the U.S. will represent just over half of the world market of installed charging stations by 2015.
20/04/2010
The MathWorks has announced the availability of the Simscape language, a new capability that enables textual authoring of physical modeling components, domains, and libraries in the Simulink environment.
13/10/2008
The CSIRO-invented UltraBattery is set for accelerated development with the US Government awarding US$32.5 million ($39.5 million) to US manufacturer East Penn to produce the battery.
18/08/2009
The two companies have signed a three year MOU to explore new technologies that are needed to make smart charging work.
28/04/2010
The electromagnetic compatibility courses will be conducted in Melbourne and Sydney.
16/02/2010
Combine some well-engineered mechanical systems, aerodynamics and electronics with university enthusiasm and the open road, and you have a UNSW solar story of success.
24/06/2010