While big generator capability is pretty well known in the industry, a short-term power supply source in the UPS business is quietly becoming popular for broadcast stations. The temporary energy ...

Energy storage developments got a boost as Beacon Power Corp. in June announced that its first flywheel energy storage plant in Stephentown, N.Y., achieved its full 20-MW capacity, and AES Energy ...

A Porsche 911 that features a hybrid drive developed specifically for racing is to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. In the 911 GT3 R Hybrid the front wheels will be driven by two ...

This big flywheel was mounted horizontally in the middle of the bus, and the spinning gyro effects made handling interesting, though it did give a nice, level ride. The wheel was spun to 3000 rpm ...

• Next-generation flywheels will be capable of megawatt-level energy storage. • Beacon Power’s hubless flywheel will require a breakthrough in magnet design. The ability to store electricity for later ...