Bollore said the overheating problems associated with lithium-ion batteries in laptops and mobile phones will prevent major automakers from using them to power vehicles (see ReVolt plans for zinc-air battery to trump Li-ion with $13M in funding).
Electric Fuel Corporation (NASD AQ:EFCX), New York, has received approval from the United States Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for funding at least half of the $2 million budget associated with Phase III of Electric Fuel's Zinc-Air Electric Transit Bus Program, with the remainder of the budget shared by the partners in the program.
Zinc-air fuel cells for backup power can last ten years or more with little or no maintenance, while lead acid batteries need to be replaced every several years on average, particularly if the battery is exposed to temperature extremes.
Recognized by the Guardian and Cleantech Group for potential and likelihood to achieve high growth and high market impact STAEFA, Switzerland -- ReVolt Technology, Ltd, a technology company, which has developed a rechargeable zinc-air battery, today announced it has been named a Global Cleantech 100 company by Guardian News and Media and Cleantech Group[TM], LLC, providers of leading research, events and advisory services for the cleantech ecosystem.
Arotech Corporation operates two business divisions: Electric Fuel Batteries -- developing and manufacturing zinc-air batteries for military and homeland security applications and developing electric vehicle batteries for zero emission public transportation; and Arotech Defense -- consisting of IES Interactive which provides advanced high-tech multimedia training systems for law enforcement and paramilitary organizations MDT Armor which provides vehicle armoring for the military industrial and private sectors and Arcon Security.
