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• AnalogicTech Announces New High Efficiency Charge Pumps for White LEDs
  Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc., a developer of innovative power management solutions, announced today a new generation of high efficiency charge pumps for white LED applications.
  Author: Paul Grider - Date: July 21, 2004



• EverStart Batteries renews commitment to professional tournament fishing through FLW Outdoors
  EverStart Batteries announced this week the renewal of its long-term sponsorship of FLW Outdoors, the world’s leading marketer of competitive fishing. EverStart Batteries is the title sponsor of the EverStart Series, considered the pathway to the world’s most lucrative bass-tournament series, the Wal-Mart FLW Tour.
  Author: Shane Delmore - Date: July 21, 2004



• Powered by Ultralifes rugged, custom-engineered 14-volt, six ampere-hour lithium ion batteries
  Ultralife Batteries, Inc., in cooperation with one of its distributors, has received an order valued at approximately $1.5 million to supply custom lithium ion batteries and chargers to Cubic Defense Applications, the defense segment of Cubic Corporation.
  Author: Craig Jones - Date: July 20, 2004



• Sealed Lead Acid Battery on Aerospatiale ATR-42 series aircraft
  FAA issued an STC for installation of the Hawker 40 Amp-hour and 18 Amp-hour Sealed Lead Acid Battery on Aerospatiale ATR-42 series aircraft.
  Author: Mark Barnett - Date: July 20, 2004



• Hawker Batteries power Althorp's new Minitram
  Hawker Traction's Evolution batteries have been specified for the revolutionary Minitram passenger transit system, the first of which has gone into service at Althorp, the family seat of the Earl Spencers and now the most-visited stately home in the UK.
  Author: Adalie Schnider - Date: January 14, 2004



• No-smell, no-noise boast, and no porkie for Litter Hog
  A battery-powered litter vac which is quieter than petrol-driven machines, is more environmentally friendly, easier to maintain - and doesn’t give off harmful fumes - has been launched by Walter-Broadley Machines.
  Author: Adalie Schnider - Date: January 14, 2004



• Nokia to begin shipping new ultra-thin Lithium Polymer Batteries
  Nokia today announced that it will begin shipping its first ultra-thin (7.8 millimeter) Lithium Polymer (Li-Polymer) battery, compatible with the world's most popular mobile phones including the Nokia 5100, Nokia 6100 and Nokia 7100 Series digital phones and Nokia 640, Nokia 650 (NMT 450) and Nokia RinGo (ETACS) analog phones. Availability will begin in October 1999 in the Americas and Europe, followed by Asia in Q1 2000.
  Author: Adalie Schnider - Date: January 14, 2004



• Patent issued for the LEAD-DOG helmet light
  After 3 years and 8 months, the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued Helmetlight, Inc. a patent for the original design of their removable helmet mounted spot light, taillight, and brake light known as the LEAD-DOG Helmet Light.
  Author: Adalie Schnider - Date: January 14, 2004



• Alcatel to sell its SAFT batteries subsidiary to Doughty Hanson
  Alcatel has signed an agreement with Doughty Hanson to divest SAFT, a subsidiary of Alcatel specialized in batteries, for 390 million euros. Doughty Hanson is a European, independent private equity firm, focused on acquiring and growing industrial companies.
  Author: Sandra Ade - Date: January 14, 2004



• American Power Conversion delivers battery management system for cable TV, outside plant powering
  American Power Conversion (APC) today announced a Battery Management System that will individually monitor and automatically charge single battery jars. This product provides precise, as needed, individual battery charging, thereby eliminating the need for equalize charging of the entire string, reducing the negative effects of higher float voltage charging and increasing battery life.
  Author: Adalie Schnider - Date: January 14, 2004



• East Penn Manufacturing introduces new design for industrial Deka Powr Mate™ Batteries
  East Penn recently redesigned the Deka Powr Mate™ battery, which uses four heavy-duty deep cycle gel golf car type batteries in series to provide a 24-volt unit. This unit is also equipped with an on-board, capacity-matched charger. This new design features improved secure-fit hold-downs, a protective hinged cover (standard with all Powr Mate batteries), and an integrated connector and charger with an LED display. East Penn’s unique design also allows battery replacement without removing the unit from the equipment. These Power Mate batteries are now available in two popular sizes to fit virtually any pallet jack application where dependable light to medium use is required.
  Author: Adalie Schnider - Date: September 18, 2005



• MM-1 From KORG re-defines metronomes
  Korg, the industry leader in metronome and tuner technology, introduces the world's smallest metronome. The new MetroGnome(tm) (MM-1) is an extremely compact metronome that clips comfortably on the ear. Lightweight and unobtrusive, the MM-1 is powered by a 3V Lithium battery, eliminating the need for cables.
  Author: Sandra Ade - Date: January 13, 2004



• New range of SLA batteries offers 25% higher capacity
  A new range of high-capacity, sealed, lead-acid batteries is now available from Stortech Electronics. Offering high discharge rates and charge capacities up to 25% higher than conventional batteries, the products are ideal for a wide range of applications such as stairlifts, portable air-conditioning units, instrumentation equipment, UPS systems and golf carts.
  Author: Sandra Ade - Date: January 13, 2004



• Metallic Power's new zinc/air fuel cell generates more than electricity
  Metallic Power has partnered with the Toro Company, Textron Inc., the US Department of Transportation, the South Coast Air Quality Management District and CALSTART (a non-profit clean-transportation consortium), to develop several new zinc/air fuel cell systems.
  Author: Adalie Schnider - Date: January 9, 2004



• Panasonic launches new industrial alkaline and specialty products
  Panasonic Industrial Company has formed a special group to focus on the vast U.S. industrial battery distribution market.
  Author: Adalie Schnider - Date: January 9, 2004