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Japan Develops Tire Static-Electricity Harvester

published: 2019-08-13 9:30
A research team from Japan’s Kansai University has joined hands with Sumitomo Rubber Industries, the parent company of the tire brand Falken, in developing a special tire static-electricity harvester that can collect the static electricity of rolling tires. The function of the harvester is useful not only for powering small in-car electronic devices such as sensors and radios, but also for preventing static-electric shocks. ...  more

Gogoro Unveils Brand New 2020 Model

published: 2019-08-08 9:30
Gogoro, Taiwan's leading electric motorcycle manufacturer, has officially unveiled its new Gogoro 2 2020 model, which boasts a faster speed, smarter functions, and more practicality than the existing models. ...  more

CIP Picks Teco for Wind Farm's Onshore Substations

published: 2019-08-06 17:56
When it comes to a major investment from a foreign investor, even if Taiwan does not have the relevant technology, a certain proportion of local procurement is still required. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), a development fund that values local participation, has announced today (Aug 5) that it has signed an onshore substation E.P.C. contract with Teco Electric & Machinery Co., ...  more

US Utility Southern Power Will Work With esVolta to Develop Four Energy Storage Projects in California Totaling 86MW/345MWh

published: 2019-08-06 11:26
Southern Power Co. and esVolta LP have entered partnership to develop four utility-scale energy storage projects in California. The total scale of these projects is set at 86MW (345MWh). Southern Power is a wholesale electricity supplier and a subsidiary of Southern Company, a utility provider headquartered in the state of Georgia. esVolta specializes in energy storage solutions based on lithium-ion batteries and designed for grid support services. ...  more