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Transmission engineering and control specialist Vocis will give its novel twin speed electric vehicle (EV) transmission its first public demonstration at LCV2011 (the Low Carbon Vehicle show) on September 7-8, at Rockingham Motor Speedway. Technical specialists from the company will be on hand to provide an insight into the technology and the efficiency, performance and range benefits it offers for the next generation of EVs.

EcoVelocity, the UK’s first eco motoring festival held at Battersea Power Station last week, delivered the UK’s largest ever eco test drive event, with almost 7,000 consumer drives of electric, low and ultra low carbon vehicles on the bespoke test track.

Broadcom Corporation today announced that Wael William Diab, senior technical director in the office of the CTO at Broadcom, was named the winner of the 2011 Innovator Award for Green Tech. Diab was recognized for his leadership in developing Broadcom's Energy Efficient Networking (EEN) solutions at the 53rd Annual David Packard Medal of Achievement and Innovator Awards. Learn more about Broadcom's EEN portfolio.

This week, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has stepped-up its engagement with UK and international investors, setting out prime growth opportunities offered by the shift to a low carbon economy.

Scientists at BAE Systems, have successfully demonstrated the most radical method of storing electricity since the invention of batteries over 200 years ago. The technological breakthrough, called ‘structural batteries’ may lead to a redesign of all electrical technology and could provide a crucial advantage to soldiers on the frontline.

Meidensha Corporation and Sumitomo Electric Industries are developing a new electric double-layer capacitor (EDLC) which they plan to commercialise for pure electric and hybrid vehicles in 2015.

Cutting the weight of new cars and trucks by up to 750 pounds by the end of the decade is a key component of Ford's strategy to improve fuel efficiency. In order to help achieve that goal, Ford Motor Company is partnering with Dow Automotive Systems, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, to research the use of advanced carbon fiber composites in high-volume and electric vehicles.

Power Plaza’s electric vehicle, Yebbujana won in ‘Korea electric vehicle race’ and their 503.2km driving is listed on Guinness Korea Records as longest drive range.

Seoul Semiconductor announced the release of another AC-powered LED solution in the Acrich2 family. The Acrich2 Linear Module exhibits efficacies, light output levels, and power factors comparable to DC LED solutions while eliminating the AC to DC power supply. The solution is on exhibit at the Strategies in Light conference this week in Santa Clara, California.

Designed for outdoor applications such as streetlights, the GP‐LS200P series efficiently regulates voltage and power consumption. With these drivers, outdoor lighting can benefit from the advantages of LED lighting including lower power consumption, natural‐looking light with no perceptible flickering, and extremely long product lives.