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Bosch Automotive Service Solutions has introduced Power Max, the automotive industry’s first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station with a price point of less than $450. The Power Max will retail for roughly half the cost of current EV charging stations, offering 240V charging, and reducing charging time by half while helping customers reduce their need for fossil fuels. Designed to work with all electric vehicles, Power Max features focus on driver and vehicle safety and convenience, including: No-touch operation, making charging as simple as plugging the vehicle in and walking away; NEMA 3R enclosure for both indoor and outdoor applications; standard safety features including a cord breakaway system and non-live current wire; visible LED indicator, indicating charging state; hardwired on/off switch to completely shut off power to the unit and ensure no power is consumed; and available in 16 Amp or 30 Amp configurations with cord length up to 25 feet. Bosch Electric Vehicle Solutions

Franklin Electric has released its SubDrive SolarPAK, a complete, one-box, system solution that provides the pump components needed to build a solar powered water well system. Designed specifically for pumping clean water using a renewable energy supply, SubDrive SolarPAK includes a solar-powered controller, a submersible pump and motor, and a flow switch, in ratings from 5 to 90 gpm. Using a solar PV array as the input power source, SubDrive SolarPAK is ideal for use in applications where traditional grid power is unavailable, unreliable, or undesirable. SubDrive SolarPAK is available for immediate sale in the North, Central, and South American markets (excluding Brazil). Franklin Electric Solar

SAKOR Technologies offers its complete AccuDyne (tm) AC Dynamometer system for wind power testing applications. The system can be used by multiple engineering groups to test and verify designs, as well as for quality control testing after manufacturing. The AccuDyne dynamometer system can be used to test turbines and their associated blade pitch control motors, generators and wind-sensing devices and motors, and transmissions. The system can also be used for testing water coolant pumps and other ancillary components. The AccuDyne comes packaged with the DynoLab EM test cell control system, making it a complete turnkey system to measure all mechanical and electrical wind power system components and simulate real world conditions in a fully automated test system. Available in sizes ranging from 3kW to 10 MW, AccuDyne dynamometers are appropriate for all wind power rotational testing needs. SAKOR

Seesmart has released a new 15-watt, four-foot, T8, LED tube lamp which produces a measured efficacy of 112 lumens per watt and more than 1,700 lumens of light. The Seesmart LED tube features rotatable end caps that allow easily customized lighting angles by rotating the tube. The lightweight LED tubes also feature a true T8 profile with a specially designed internal power supply that distributes the weight equally at both ends. The power supply is carefully designed for high-efficiency, resulting in a high power factor and a low total harmonic distortion (THD). Seesmart

Cree is now offering LED bulbs at a retail price point that gives consumers a reason to switch to LED lighting. The new bulbs save 84 percent of the energy compared to traditional bulbs. The Cree LED bulbs are backed by a 10-year limited warranty and available exclusively at The Home Depot. With a shape like a traditional light bulb, Cree LED bulbs can be placed in most lighting fixtures in the home. The new Cree LED bulb is designed to last 25,000 hours or 25 times longer than typical incandescent light bulbs. The Cree LED light bulb (60-watt incandescent replacement) delivers 800 lumens and consumes only 9.5 watts and is available in warm white (2700K) and day light (5000K) color temperatures. The Cree LED light bulb (40-watt incandescent replacement) delivers 450 lumens and consumes only 6 watts and is available in 2700K color temperature. Prices are $9.97 for the warm white 40-watt replacement, $12.97 for the 60-watt warm white replacement and $13.97 for the 60-watt day light. Cree - The Biggest Thing Since the Light Bulb

XL Hybrids has expanded its product line to offer hybrid electric powertrain technology for Ford E-Series vans. The E-Series hybrid powertrain is the first commercially available hybrid electric powertrain for the E-Series, the best-selling light duty commercial van on the market. XL Hybrids’ technology will initially be available for the 2013 model year E-Series on the E-150 and E-250 cargo van and passenger wagon models. The company will then release compatibility for older model years, as well. The technology design allows for a seamless integration with the existing Ford driveline without major modifications. The hybrid powertrain was also designed for a fast installation process, allowing XL Hybrids’ certified upfitters to quickly install the hybrid powertrain as a ship-through option. XL Hybrids

Fuji Electric Corporation of America has introduced a new generation of UL-Certified 25kW DC Quick Charging Stations for electric vehicles. The release will be the fourth generation DC Quick Charger which offers the ability to charge a 25 kWh electric vehicle battery in less than 60 minutes. The integration of ChargePoint in the DC Quick Charger offers users the convenience of locating and reserving available stations via ChargePoint mobile phone applications for iPhone and Android, while easily managing the cost of charging. The new model will be available for sale in North America in February 2013. EV Charger

SolarX Energy now offers SolarX Hybrid - a total solar energy solution that couplings thermal (hot water) production output of over 100,000 BTUs per day with electrical power production of up to 1.0 kilowatt per day. The new system combines a parabolic solar thermal collector with peripherally mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels. A tracking device precisely follows the sun's position for maximum solar efficiency and output. In addition to promising cost savings for government, commercial and institutional operations, the unit is a stand-alone energy system for remote areas. The PV panels produce enough energy to power the system's tracking motor, and the excess electric power production can be used or fed back into the grid. SolarX Energy

Philips has introduced hue, the world's first Web-enabled LED home lighting system available direct to the consumer. Offered exclusively through Apple stores beginning on , the hue starter kit includes three LED bulbs that fit into any standard light fixture, a bridge that connects to existing wireless routers. Philips hue sets up in minutes and, with a quick download of the hue application, the system can be controlled from any iOS or Android device. From the app, consumers can remotely control their home lighting for added security, personalize their lighting experience with custom settings, or program timers to help manage daily schedules, all through the convenience of their smart device. Philips will make the hue interface and software development kit (SDK) available to anyone who wants to create additional functionality or applications that interact with the system. The applications will then be tested by the Philips connected lighting team to ensure they are viable. Philips hue

DECK Monitoring offers SolarAnywhere(R) SystemCheck (TM) which integrates the DECK software platform with site-specific satellite irradiance and predictive modeling data with simulation models to provide a detailed predicted power calculator. This calculator accounts for make and model of system hardware (such as panels and inverters) along with panel tilt, azimuth angle, and panel tracking motion. The end result is a performance baseline that is automatically generated within the DECK Admin Panel web page, allowing users to easily chart actual generation against modeled performance. SolarAnywhere irradiance data is calculated from NOAA GOES satellite imagery. DECK Monitoring

AeroVironment now offers a easy-to-Install and moveable home electric vehicle charging station: the EVSE-RS Plug-In which easily and securely plugs into a dedicated 240 volt outlet, eliminating the need to hardwire the charging station into the home. In addition to easing the installation process, the EVSE-RS Plug-In charger slides in and out of a wall-mounted bracket; this easy mounting method allows EV drivers to take their charging station with them when they move and allows them to charge at other frequently visited residences, such as relatives’ homes or vacation homes equipped with a dedicated 240 volt outlet. The station comes with an installation kit and mounting template and retails for $1,099.00. The system is available for purchase through Amazon.com or by contacting AeroVironment at 888-833-2148. AeroVironment Plug-In Charging Station

Honeywell has introduced a new black laminate film designed to help make black solar panels cooler and more efficient. All-black solar panels are increasingly being used on homes because they blend with rooftops more easily. PowerShield (tm) Cool Black is a backsheet that helps reduce solar panel operating temperature by using a proprietary technology that reflects solar radiation. When panels operate at lower temperatures, their electrical components are able to operate more effectively and generate more power. Independent industry and university laboratory tests have shown that, during periods of peak power demand, solar panels using PowerShield Cool Black are as much as 7 degrees Celsius (12.6 degrees F) cooler, which can increase their power output by 2 to 3 percent. In turn, this increased power output can reduce a panel's cost-per-watt generated by 2 to 3 percent. Honeywell's PowerShield backing system.

LUXADD has introduced the Express T5 Retrofit Kit Series. LUXADD allows for easy retrofitting of older, less efficient fluorescent lighting systems to T5. Retrofit Kit for T12 & T8 pays for itself with labor and energy savings within one year - and then continues to reduce lighting energy bills for building by up to 73 percent every year and a/c energy up to 15 percent. LUXADD offers the only linear fluorescent lighting conversion adapter specifically designed for the US and Canadian market. It is designed for all residential and commercial applications. LUXADD is the only U.S. manufacturer of the new Express T5 Retrofit Kit Series to meet new Federal law mandating replacement of standard T12. LUXADD

Vela Solaris has launched an online – cloud – version of its well-established simulation software Polysun. Based on the Polysun computational core, this tool provides a solution for the design and sale of solar PV, solar hot water and heat pump systems. As a unique feature, Polysun offers the opportunity to simulate hybrid systems as a combination of the three above-mentioned technologies, e.g. solar PV with heat pumps. The basic version can be used free of charge. Additional premium features such as customized result presentation and extensive product catalogues are available for a monthly fee. Polysun Online

Envision Solar International, a sustainable infrastructure product designer and developer, has successfully completed the engineering and manufacturing of its first run of pre-cast concrete columns for its Solar Tree (r) arrays. The first such pre-cast columns are now on their way to product deployments in Michigan, Colorado, and California. A significant improvement from prior methods, this new pre-cast column technology is part of Envision Solar's Drag & Drop Infrastructure(TM) product line that offers much faster, more efficient deployment of the Solar Tree (r) structures. Envision Solar

Balqon Corporation, a developer of electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices, introduces low cost high capacity lithium batteries as an alternative to the current industrial deep cycle lead acid batteries. The new HIQAP™ batteries are available in 12, 24 and 48 Volt configurations with an amp hour capacity ranging between 700 Ah to 1000 Ah. HIQAP™ battery packs include Balqon proprietary Battery Management System (BMS) and related power electronics components for direct replacement of current lead acid battery packs. HIQAP (tm) lithium battery packs are designed to support large daily loads requiring deep depth of discharge and high energy transfer efficiency for solar, micro-grids, off-grid storage and telecom applications. Balqon Store

Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies has announced in-store availability and retail sales of its micro-fuel cell products. In a reaction with oxygen from ambient air, the MINIPAK's fuel cell converts hydrogen from a cartridge to electricity and trace amounts of water. The electricity generated is supplied to users via a standard 5V USB socket. At $99 retail, the MINIPAK is the world's lowest-cost fuel cell power product, and the only one to use a refillable metal hydride fuel cartridge, the HYDROSTIK. It uses no toxic fuels or materials, and is IATA approved for air-cabin use. HYDROSTIKS can be refilled with HYDROFILL personal hydrogen station. HYDROFILL's cost is $249. HYDROFILL can produce on-demand renewable hydrogen, using standard solar panels, wind turbines, or grid electricity. Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies

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