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ThursdaySep 11, 2008 4:15 am

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) to Showcase Lithium-Powered Vehicles at Two Events this Weekend

This morning, before the bell, Hybrid Technologies announced that they will be participating in two events this weekend to display their emission-free vehicles. The company will be debuting the latest ground-floor design of its head-turning LiVTM RYDER at an "Everything Electrical" event hosted by Williams-Supply. The event will take place at the Salem Civic Center in Virginia tomorrow, September 12, from 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Hybrid Technologies also announced that it will be supporting the crowd-pleasing NASA Launchfest, which will be held this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The event will take place at the NASA Goddard…

WednesdaySep 10, 2008 4:49 pm

Alternative Energy ZAP (ZAAP) Unveils New Battery Charger to Be Used for iPhones, BlackBerries and Other Mobile Devices

ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) has unveiled its mobile R03 Micro Lithium Backup Charger. The R03 charger has a USB port and three other connectors, making it compatible with 80 percent of the mobile phone market, a company news release states. This includes the iPhone, Motorola, Samsung, Nokia and LG phones. The R03 is small enough to fit into a pant's pockets or a purse and sells for about $19.99. Technical specifications include such features as 1050 MHA lithium with a USB output of 5 volts. “[I]f you run out of power it could literally mean you are out of business.,” say…

WednesdaySep 10, 2008 4:48 pm

FDA Meeting on Oxycyte Clinical Trial Scheduled For Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. (OXBO.OB)

Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. (OTCBB: OXBO) announced that it has a meeting scheduled for October with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about any remaining issues with a planned trial for its Oxycyte drug. Oxycyte is a perfluorocarbon oxygen carrier. Its proposed use is to help with traumatic brain injury. Oxygen Bio and the FDA, the U.S. medical standards agency, have tentatively set Oct. 20 as the meeting date. “At that meeting, we will be extensively prepared to resolve any remaining issues and concerns the FDA may have,” said company Chairman and CEO Chris J. Stern. “We view this as a…

WednesdaySep 10, 2008 4:47 pm

Adobe Systems, Inc. (ADBE) Moves Improved Flash Technology To TV With New Agreement

Adobe Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) and OpenTV Corp. (OPTV) have announced a strengthening of their partnership with the addition of Adobe’s Flash Lite software to OpenTV’s middleware. The move allows web technologies such as HTML and Adobe Flash to be easily combined for faster services and to readily generate time-sensitive applications such as advertising and other enhanced TV applications. The integrated product that results is expected to first be available in the Japanese market in the second half of 2009. OpenTV technology enhances digital television online and offline, while Adobe’s relatively new AIR software has allowed a greater openness of…

WednesdaySep 10, 2008 4:45 pm

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (QTWW) Affiliate Successful in Raising $65M for “Green” Car Development

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) operates as a fully integrated alternative energy company engaged in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles. The company’s affiliate, a privately owned “green” car company founded by QTWW in 2007, recently completed its Series C financing round on September 4, 2008. "We are extremely pleased to have closed our C financing round at this time, particularly in light of the current market conditions," Henrik Fisker, CEO of Fisker Automotive Inc. stated in the press release. "This shows investors, once again, that Fisker Automotive…

WednesdaySep 10, 2008 4:44 pm

Capstone Turbine Corp. (CPST) Inks Supply Agreement with Barber-Nichols

Capstone Turbine Corp. (Nasdaq: CPST) leads the industry in the production of low-emission microturbine systems, and was the first company to market commercially viable microturbine energy products. The company is a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Combined Heat and Power Partnership, committed to improving measures the nation takes to reduce emissions and greenhouse gases. Moving forward with this mission, Capstone today announced the signing of a supply agreement with Barber-Nichols Inc., in which Barber-Nichols will have the right to incorporate Capstone’s air bearing components for non-competing applications. Capstone will be Barber-Nichols’ exclusive supplier for air bearing technology, and…

WednesdaySep 10, 2008 4:40 pm

Airline Stocks Lose Altitude

Despite a decrease in oil prices, Airline stocks fell today behind an Energy Department Report showing a greater-than-average drop in crude inventories. Analyst predictions had inventories falling by just under four million barrels. Instead, the Energy Information Administration reported crude inventories down by 5.9 million barrels. American, United, and US Air were among the stocks declining the furthest. Let us hear your thoughts below:

WednesdaySep 10, 2008 4:39 pm

Video Gaming Companies Fare Well on Wednesday

Several game publishers and video console manufacturers experienced gains today as investors anticipated favorable numbers in researcher NPD Group's monthly retail sales report for the sector. The report is due out on Thursday. Michael Pachter, an analyst for Wedbush Morgan conveyed his expectation of $600 million in reported video game sales for the month of August. This would reflect a gain of over twenty percent compared to August, 2007. Let us hear your thoughts below:

WednesdaySep 10, 2008 4:38 pm

Most National Banks Lose Ground

The percieved instability of Lehman Brothers Holdings, the fourth largest investment bank in the US, has contributed to drops in share price for the majority of national banks this mid-week. These included Washington Mutual, Inc. and Wachovia Corp., falling 22 and 6 percent respectively. Financial securities remain on shaky ground, despite a healthy surge in material and energy stocks today. Let us hear your thoughts below:

WednesdaySep 10, 2008 11:22 am

Guard ID Systems Gets $11 Million To Expand Operations from Intersections, Inc. (INTX) and Others

Guard ID Systems, Inc., the privately held company famous for developing ID Vault and advertised as the world’s first integrated system to protect online consumers against identity theft and fraud, has now received $11 million in new financing to expand operations. The money is expected to be used in research and development to enhance and expand their security products, in addition to intensifying sales and marketing efforts. The leading players in the arrangement are: Prism VentureWorks, an early-stage venture capital firm Intersections, Inc. (Nasdaq:INTX), a leading provider of consumer and business identity risk management services Trinity Ventures, an early-stage technology…

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