Well, it's New Years Day 2010, time for a sum up of the RCH industry. 2009 was an incredible year for RCH. First, (and most importantly IMHO), I presented a paper on RCH at EVS-24 in Norway in May. Personal triumph, global non-starter. Looking around EVS-24, I saw lots of EVs, H2 vehicles, etc, but on the highway outside the convention, not a single one.

Second - ProTerra introduces their Rapid Charged Electric bus. Huge news. Nanobus now actually exists. I think they've shipped at least one, but I'll be visiting them in March to see for sure.

Third - Ebus introduces their RCH, with less fanfare than ProTerra (apparently the CEO of Proterra used to work for Ebus?). All in all, fantastic news all around. I especially like the Ebus battery pack. I'll be going there in March as well.

Fourth - I've started a new company OPBRID S.L. in Spain that will specialize on RCH systems. Hooray - red tape in Spain is pretty amazing, took over a year to get the company started. Also, I've got a nice office on Calle Recogidas 15, fifth floor, Granada if you would like to visit. No elevator, so be prepared for some stair climbing!

Fifth - Some interest from European bus companies, but still nothing concrete. I've been talking it up at UITP in Vienna, and Busworld in Kortrijk.

Sixth- While AltairNano is still struggling somewhat, Toshiba has been forging ahead with their SCiB Lithium Titanate batteries with big investments. 

Seven: At EVS24 AeroVironment introduces their fast charger - 250kW. Nice. Also, it looks like Aker-Wade has their own version. Now, for a European fast charger?