Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Electric Vehicle",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Belt drive puts AEV into Top Gear from
Brammer UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Brammer had just ten days working with Lynch Motor Company to turn a G-Wiz automatic electric vehicle into a Mustang-beater for a forthcoming TV show".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Students challenge electric car design competition from
Technology Innovation Centre: "Resulting competition car will form the basis of Westfield's forthcoming single-make Electric Race Car series".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Sakor Technologies
concerning its HybriDyne Series
- take a look at Testers combine motor and engine disciplines
which says: "Comprehensive test solution for calibrating the performance, efficiency and durability of all aspects of hybrid drivetrain systems".
Take a look also at the news release from University of Warwick, Materials expertise aids local companies,
as well as Project targets cost of automotive batteries from Ricardo,
and Hybrid vehicles prove popular in the UK from Frost and Sullivan.
See also:
Business unit targets military vehicles
(September 2007)
A new Ricardo business unit will focus on the defence and specialist vehicle design and construction sectors
Devices give visual and audio indication
(August 2007)
The combined SCL sounder and LED does away with the customer having to purchase and fit two separate components
Relay distribution deal covers UK and Ireland
(June 2007)
Song Chuan focuses on plug-in and PCB relays, and is the fourth largest manufacturer of these products in the world
Batteries power underwater vehicle
(April 2007)
A new Li-ion battery system will provide the Redermor experimental underwater vehicle with up to five hours of autonomous power for its electric thrusters and onboard electronics
Electric vehicle builders are set new targets
(April 2007)
Greenpower Formula 24 starts on 29th April 2007 at Goodwood motor racing circuit with new shorter races
Schools throw down electric vehicle gauntlet
(April 2007)
Secondary schools throughout the UK have challenged the top motorsport engineering companies to see if they can beat them at what they do best - electric car racing
Chargers remove need for indoor charger room
(March 2007)
Regulated (RP) chargers can be used on all three of CMP's battery technologies - Classic flooded, low maintenance Liberator battery solutions and maintenance-free Sonnenschein gel batteries
Automotive plastics add range to electric vehicle
(January 2007)
GE Plastics played the role of a strategic partner in enabling the design and development of the Chevrolet Volt, by contributing the key materials technology to reduce part weight up to 50%
New brand unites clutches and brakes
(November 2006)
Deltran, the Danaher Motion brand name most recognised for its genuine wrap spring and electromagnetic friction clutch/brake products, has been paired with Thomson
Electric vehicle is smart alternative
(July 2006)
Cenex has given the thumbs up to the first electric vehicle version of the iconic Smart Fourtwo, launched at the British International Motor Show by Daimler Chrysler UK
Hybrid provides step change in CO2 emissions
(June 2006)
The Efficient-C collaborative research project has successfully met the UK Department for Transport's Ultra Low Carbon Car Challenge
A history of AEG and electric motors
(February 2006)
From its beginnings in 1883, AEG grew to be a major electrical manufacturer the progress of which has followed the growth of the electric motor; this article charts the rise of both
Underwater batteries keep exploration on the Move
(February 2006)
A custom-made lithium-ion battery system will power Move, an unmanned, autonomous deep sea exploration vehicle on missions lasting up to nine months
Joint venture to supply electric vehicle batteries
(January 2006)
Johnson Controls and Saft Batteries launch joint venture to supply advanced-technology batteries for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles
Inverter modules are sealed for reliability
(December 2005)
Two new inverter modules combine IR's latest IGBT and soft recovery rectifier technology with the company's proprietary plastic package sealing method for environmental protection
Drive belts to take a pounding in record attempt
(April 2005)
Transdev designed the main drive of the e=motion world electric vehicle land speed challenger around Breco ATP15 Gen III belts and precision ATP pulleys
Electric speed record attempt set for Nevada
(April 2005)
A high-speed electric car, powered by ABB motors and drives, will attempt to break the land speed record for an electrically powered vehicle on 5th May in Nevada, USA
Electric vehicle drives for record in Tunisia
(June 2004)
A British team is aiming to break the world electric land speed record with help from electrical engineering giant ABB
Charging system goes up a level
(March 2004)
Chloride Motive Power has made what it reckons is an exciting new breakthrough in charger room systems
Torque tools get a grip on record attempt
(February 2004)
In the next few months the Tunisian Chott-el-Jerid salt flats will enter the history books as the location for the latest world land speed record attempt
Batteries set to power record attempt
(December 2003)
The same technology that drives wheelchairs and electric scooters could soon be a crucial element in the attempt to break the world electric land speed record
Inverter powers up land speed record attempt
(August 2003)
ABB has found a novel way to put its drives and motors to the ultimate test by providing the main drive system for the British challenger to the world electric land speed record
Brushless 'pancake' motors at Drives and Controls
(May 2003)
PML is exhibiting an exciting new range of electric motors and drives at Drives and Controls
Software grants provide competitive edge
(April 2003)
Algor offers finite element analysis and mechanical event simulation software grants to organisations participating in engineering competitions
Lithium-ion cells boost aircraft endurance
(November 2002)
A switch to Saft high-energy rechargeable lithium-ion batteries will enable a revolutionary self-launching sailplane to reach an altitude of 3000m in powered flight
Amphenol acquires Radsok
(October 2002)
The Industrial Operations Division of Amphenol has completed the acquisition of the Radsok Business Unit of K and K Stamping, based in Detroit, MI
Minitram provides green tourism
(August 2002)
Hawker Traction's Evolution batteries have been specified for the revolutionary Minitram passenger transit system
Models aid electric vehicle design
(June 2002)
Ansoft has released two software models for fuel-cell and lead-acid batteries within Simplorer
Former Honda President addresses auto conference
(June 2001)
Automotive manufacturers need to understand the fundamental nature of the latest technologies required for vehicle development, says Nobuhiko Kawamoto, former president of Honda Motor Company
Saft lithium-ion batteries take to the waves
(March 2001)
A new design of water scooter is made possible by high-power, lightweight rechargeable lithium-ion batteries from Saft
Newage Drives to increase sales at international v
(April 2000)
Off-highway driveline products are to be Highlighted by Newage Transmissions at a leading European industrial vehicle exhibition