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ISE Standardizing Energy Storage Systems Controls Interface to Allow Easier Use By Other Manufacturers

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ISE’s Ultra-E 500 ultracapacitor system is capable of up to 1,000,000 charge cycles, lasting significantly longer than conventional alternatives. ISE’s modular cassette design is light weight and scalable, which simplifies and reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs. Click to enlarge.

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Maxwell Technologies Delivers One-Millionth Large Cell Ultracapacitor

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The company announced its first automotive design-in, for voltage stabilization and idle-stop-start functionality in micro hybrid autos, with Tier 1 automotive supplier Continental AG in September 2009, and initial series production for a major European automaker is set to begin this year. Earlier post.).

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Maxwell and ISE Forming Strategic Alliance on Ultracapacitor-Based Energy Storage Systems for Hybrid Buses and Trucks

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Maxwell Technologies and ISE Corporation (ISE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining formation of a strategic alliance to develop and market high-voltage energy storage systems for fuel-efficient, low-emission, hybrid buses and trucks.

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Long Beach Transit Puts 25 New Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Buses in Service

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The New Flyer of America buses use the ISE Corporation ThunderVolt hybrid drive system, as do the earlier 62 hybrids in the LBT fleet. The addition of these newly designed hybrid buses brings Long Beach Transit’s 40-foot hybrid fleet total to 87 buses, for a nearly 50% hybrid 40-foot fleet. Earlier post.)

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ISE Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

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ISE Limited’s principal operating subsidiary, ISE Corporation (a California corporation) has filed a voluntary petition to reorganize its business under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The filing was made in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California.

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Ballard, Dantherm, Danfoss Invest to Create European Fuel Cell Backup Power Systems Capability

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Ballard also provides power modules to system integrators seeking a plug-and-play approach including, for example, ISE Corporation which integrates Ballard power modules with hybrid electric drives on transit buses. Ballard provides fuel cell stacks to leading fuel cell companies including IdaTech, LLC, Plug Power Inc.,

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ISE Corp. Introduces CNG Series Hybrid System for Transit Buses

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California-based ISE Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of ISE Limited, is accepting orders for a new battery-dominant (i.e., ISE currently delivers gasoline, diesel and fuel cell series hybrid systems for the transit industry.

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