April 24, 2012
...AND CHEAPER...:
Philips Reduces Dependence on Rare Earths for LEDs (ESTHER TANQUINTIC-MISA, April 24, 2012, IB Times)
Royal Philips Electronics has started working on a technology that will significantly reduce its dependence on rare earth minerals for creating its light-emitting diode (LED) lighting products. [...]Royal Philips Electronics isn't the only one working on developing such kind of technology. Automakers Honda and Toyota have earlier announced developing alternative technologies that would transform their hybrid and electric vehicles less dependent on rare earths.In December 2011, German parts supplier Continental AG announced the invention of an electric motor operating without permanent magnets. Auto company Renault has reportedly started adopting in two of its electric vehicles the new motor invention. German wind turbine manufacturer Enercon has also begun utilizing an electrical system to generate the necessary magnetic field required by its generators.
Posted by Orrin Judd at April 24, 2012 6:09 AM
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