Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : Energy Conversion Devices -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Allen Bucholski who wrote (6440)	9/3/2001 10:05:43 AM
From: WALT REISCH	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8393

Ford Paves Way for Hybrid Explorer By Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune September 03, 2001 03:18 Sep. 3--CHICAGO--Ford says its hybrid gas/electric Escape SUV that goes on sale in 2003 will be followed by a hybrid gas/electric Explorer at an unnamed date. The Escape HEV will feature an electric drivetrain powered by nickel-metal-hydride batteries combined with a fuel-efficient 4-cylinder gas engine. Escape HEV will deliver 40 m.p.g. in the city city and 31 m.p.g. on the highway, Ford said. The reason for the higher city mileage is that batteries will start the vehicle and get it up to cruising speed, when the gas engine will take over. The Explorer HEV will be equipped with a V-6 that can turn itself off at stoplights and restart as soon as the driver lifts off the brake pedal, with technology similar to that in the Honda Insight. The technology that allows this start/stop feature is known as an integrated starter-generator (ISG). Run by a 42-volt battery, the ISG system also assists the engine at startup and in hard acceleration, providing short bursts of added electric power. The Escape and Explorer HEVs will recharge their batteries while the vehicles are driven by regenerative braking, in which the energy created in braking is captured and directed back into the batteries. Ford scientists also are experimenting with a black gooey substance that can change viscosity on command. Ford's goo, known as magnetorhelogical material, can behave as a free-flowing liquid or a paste-like solid, switching properties when a magnetic field is applied. Ford is trying to use the substance to subdue the clicking that occurs when air conditioning clutches engage and disengage. When the clutch disengages, the material turns to a fluid to let the clutch slip out of contact. This soft engaging and disengaging of the clutch also makes power surges from the engine less noticeable, a condition typically felt in vehicles with small-displacement engines. ----- To see more of the Chicago Tribune, or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to chicago.tribune.com (c) 2001, Chicago Tribune. Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. F,

To: Allen Bucholski who wrote (6440)	9/3/2001 9:19:12 PM
From: Futurist	Respond to of 8393

Just back in town. News on 42-V conference in Chi. Just a reminder-There are only two weeks left to register for our international 42-Volt programs in Chicago on September 17-18 and September 19-20. Go to these links now for complete program information: For the Conference: intertechusa.com For the Workshop: intertechusa.com Who's attending? Participants include executives from: 3M, Advanced Energy Conversion LLC, AFL-Automotive, Allanson International, Ametek-Prestolite, Anshan DeKang Magnetics, Banc of America, Bose, Carbone Lorraine, Caterpillar, Cogent Power, Delco Remy, Delphi Automotive, Delphi-Delco Electronics, Denka, DRI, Eaton, Elasis, Fairchild Semiconductor, Ford, Freundenberg-NOK, Globe Motors, Hawker, Hitachi, Infineon, International Rectifier, ITW Paktron, Johnson Controls, Lear, Magnequench, Maxwell Technologies, Midtronics, MIT, Mitsubishi Electric, Modine, Moltech, Ness Capacitor, New York Transit, Oshkosh Truck, Ovonic Battery, Power System Business Group, PowerCache, Renault, SAE, SatCon Technology, Sci-Worx, Shindengen, Siemens Automotive, SKF, TDK, Toyota, TT electronics, Tyco, VAC, Vishay Siliconix, and Yazaki. The 42-Volt Automotive Systems CONFERENCE (September 17-18) will give you strategic assessment of the key market, technical, regulatory and business opportunities associated with the move from 14- to 42-volts. Expert speakers will drill down to address the issues with specific components, ranging from on-shaft starter generators to power semiconductors to lighting systems. You'll benefit from the combined insights of acknowledged experts like Norman Traub (SAE); Thomas Keim (MIT); John Miller (FORD); Peter Miller (RICARDO); Arwed Uecker (CARBONE LORRAINE) and 14 others who will share their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities that transitioning to 42-volt systems will bring. The 14/42-Volt Transition Design WORKSHOP (September 19-20) will give you a nuts-and-bolts overview of the 14/42 transition in terms of component design, standards, timing, implementation, materials and costs. You'll learn the specifics of what's involved in designing 42-volt drive and auxiliary motors, starters, alternators, inverters, DC/DC converters and power controllers from two seasoned instructors who will answer your specific questions and provide solutions to individual problems. You'll also receive a 300-page illustrated workbook to use in the course, and to refer to for years to come. And please note: all Intertech workshops are backed by a no-risk guarantee. If you are not fully satisfied, we will refund your fee or offer credit to attend a future course. The opportunities for those who transition effectively to dual or higher voltage architectures are tantalizing. Call Barbara Wilkie to register today (tel 207-781-9623). I look forward to seeing you in Chicago! P.C. Kinzer 42-Volt Program Manager INTERTECH CONFERENCES Tel: USA+207-781-9604 Fax: USA+207-781-2150 P.S. Mention Key Code "EC" when registering, and receive $25 off your registration fee!