http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Toshiba Corporation today announced that its SCiB battery has been selected by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to power two new models of electric vehicles (EV), the i-MiEV and MINICAB-MiEV. The SCiB is Toshiba's breakthrough rechargeable lithium-ion battery that combines high levels of safety with a long life, rapid charging and excellent charging and output at very low temperatures, characteristics that make it highly suited to application in EV. http://phys.org/news227442788.html Technology Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:33:26 EST news227442788 Budding US hybrid car maker Fisker Automotive will reopen a shuttered General Motors plant in Delaware to build fuel-efficient, plug-in cars, the White House announced Tuesday. http://phys.org/news175884098.html Technology Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:00:03 EST news175884098 (PhysOrg.com) -- A fleet of 17 buses near Shanghai has been running on ultracapacitors for the past three years, and today that technology is coming to the Washington, DC, for a one-day demonstration. Chinese company Shanghai Aowei Technology Development Company, along with its US partner Sinautec Automobile Technologies, predict that this approach will provide an inexpensive and energy efficient way to power city buses in the near future. http://phys.org/news175355628.html Technology Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:00:01 EST news175355628 Toyota unveiled Tuesday a new lightweight, sporty concept car inspired by an iconic coupe from the 1980s, saying its vision of the future was both mean and green. http://phys.org/news174050888.html Technology Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:28:52 EST news174050888 (PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have a long and unsuccessful history of attempting to convert hydrogen to a metal by squeezing it under incredibly high and steady pressures. http://phys.org/news173975824.html Physics Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:38:07 EST news173975824 (PhysOrg.com) -- Audi has unveiled its new electric car concept, the Audi e-tron at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. http://phys.org/news173683325.html Technology Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:30:01 EST news173683325 Panasonic Corp. has developed a 1.5 kWh battery module from 18650-type (18 mm in diameter x 65 mm in length) lithium-ion battery cells, which are widely used in laptop computers, to provide energy storage solutions for a wide range of environmentally friendly energy technologies. For example, multiple units can be connected in series and/or parallel to store energy generated by home-use photovoltaic (PV) systems and fuel cells, and power electric vehicles (EV). http://phys.org/news173635366.html Technology Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:50:02 EST news173635366 The European Union's consumer czar warned on Monday that iPhones would be taken off the market if national authorities find manufacturing faults lie behind mystery screen explosions. http://phys.org/news173356948.html Electronics Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:43:35 EST news173356948 U.S. power grid chief Jon Wellinghoff is touting the long-term cost savings of electric cars, saying the vehicles could earn $1,500 a year in paybacks for their owners when their batteries are connected to the power grid. http://phys.org/news173111092.html Technology Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:40:01 EST news173111092 It looks a bit like a plastic figure of eight, and its Japanese designers say it could revolutionise the way we get around, in total comfort and without breaking a sweat. http://phys.org/news172992861.html Technology Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:35:57 EST news172992861 (PhysOrg.com) -- Argonne National Laboratory has engaged in battery research and development for more than 40 years. More than 10 years ago the research facility made a strategic decision to expand its research of Lithium-ion batteries, with a particular focus on developing applications for electric cars. http://phys.org/news172945978.html Technology Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:50:02 EST news172945978 (PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers have found that by replacing conventional graphite electrodes with silicon nanotube electrodes, lithium-ion batteries can store 10 times more charge. http://phys.org/news172932021.html Nanotechnology Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:10:01 EST news172932021 (PhysOrg.com) -- The Ultimate High Voltage Concept electric car has been unveiled by Brabus at the Frankfurt Motor show in Germany. The sporty little car is a new model incorporating the Brabus Smart ED (Electric Drive) concept. http://phys.org/news172914106.html Technology Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:20:07 EST news172914106 French industrial group Dassault and US joint venture Dow Kokam on Tuesday announced a preliminary agreement on a partnership to create batteries for electric and hybrid cars. http://phys.org/news172847241.html Technology Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:30:12 EST news172847241 (PhysOrg.com) -- New research by MIT scientists suggests that carbon nanotubes -- tube-shaped molecules of pure carbon -- could be formed into tiny springs capable of storing as much energy, pound for pound, as state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries, and potentially more durably and reliably. http://phys.org/news172758740.html Nanotechnology Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:33:16 EST news172758740 The Fueltank from Callpod is one of those items that can be purchased for anyone for any occasion -- holidays, birthdays or just because you want one. http://phys.org/news172485156.html Electronics Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:40:01 EST news172485156 (PhysOrg.com) -- For the first time, MIT scientists have observed ferromagnetism in an atomic gas, addressing the decades-old question of whether gases could show properties similar to a magnet made of iron or nickel. Specifically, the team observed the ferromagnetic behavior in a gas of lithium atoms cooled to 150 billionth of 1 Kelvin above absolute zero (-273 degrees C or -459 degrees F). http://phys.org/news172415470.html Physics Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:12:07 EST news172415470 The Frankfurt auto show hummed with talk of electric vehicles Wednesday but experts predict cars will roll on a variety of power sources for a while. http://phys.org/news172328096.html Technology Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:40:13 EST news172328096 HP today introduced the world's thinnest full-performance notebook PC as well as a slim, stylish consumer notebook that delivers an optimal balance of mobility, performance and affordability. http://phys.org/news172250779.html Electronics Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:30:02 EST news172250779 (PhysOrg.com) -- Salt and paper battery can be used in many low-power devices, such as medical implants, RFID tags, wireless sensors and smart cards. This battery uses a thin-film which makes it an attractive feature for many portable devices that draws a low current. http://phys.org/news172241467.html Technology Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:52:18 EST news172241467 Spike Narayan watched a Tesla electric sports car rocket from zero to 60 mph (100 kph) in less than four seconds and knew batteries would be the next big thing. http://phys.org/news170672737.html Technology Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:40:06 EST news170672737 Half a dozen new cases of "exploding iPhones" emerged in France on Wednesday, as Apple faced an official inquiry and calls to come clean over possible risks linked to its wildly popular smartphone. http://phys.org/news170503610.html Electronics Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:30:02 EST news170503610 A French security guard said Tuesday he had received a faceful of glass when the screen of his iPhone exploded, the second such reported incident in France. http://phys.org/news170405495.html Electronics Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:10:05 EST news170405495 "Experts" have long been saying the popularity of hybrid vehicles is waning, in parallel to lower gas prices. Say it ain't so? It ain't. http://phys.org/news170361448.html Technology Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:40:04 EST news170361448 US technology giant Apple has assured the EU that recent cases of exploding iPhones and iPods are "isolated incidents", a European Commission spokeswoman said Tuesday. http://phys.org/news169813609.html Electronics Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:40:01 EST news169813609 A French teenager's claim that an Apple iPhone shattered in his face is a first involving the device but similar incidents have occurred with the iPod according to a US television station. http://phys.org/news169393978.html Electronics Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:53:52 EST news169393978 (PhysOrg.com) -- While it may be inherently wasteful to enjoy luxury cars, it can still be fun to look at -- and even drive -- them. And, if you are concerned about the environmental impact of such cars, you can breath a little easier. At least if your idea of luxury includes the Mercedes-Benz Gullwing. Mercedes-Benz recently confirmed that it will be producing an all-electric version of the SLS AMG Supercar. http://phys.org/news168859204.html Technology Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:20:43 EST news168859204 Three Japanese electric car makers teamed up with the country's largest power company Wednesday to study ways to building a grid of battery charging stations for zero-emission vehicles. http://phys.org/news168697774.html Technology Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:20:03 EST news168697774 One of the most common gadget questions I get (especially during the holiday season) is "Which GPS unit should I buy?" http://phys.org/news166984219.html Electronics Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:31:25 EST news166984219 Defying the worst recession in decades, green cars in Japan are gaining ground against conventional gas-guzzlers, offering automakers hope of re-energising a flagging domestic market. http://phys.org/news163348614.html Technology Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:38:39 EST news163348614