Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Electric Vehicles",
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 Simulator speeds power system analysis from
Opal-RT Technologies, which we summarised at the time by saying "eMEGAsim is designed to meet the real-time simulation and testing needs of engineers and researchers across the power generation industry".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Project targets cost of automotive batteries from
Ricardo: "Ricardo and QinetiQ aim to slash the cost of Lithium-Ion batteries for hybrid vehicles while protecting or further improving vehicle performance".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Frost and Sullivan
- take a look at Hybrid vehicles prove popular in the UK
which says: "Report reveals that the growth in the hybrid electric vehicle market has significantly exceeded all the hybrid sales forecasts".
Take a look also at the news release from Electron Energy Corporation, Company receives magnet grant,
as well as Electric vans make deliveries in the US from Saft Batteries,
and Battery company makes Bulgarian acquisition from EnerSys.
See also:
Batteries safe hospital Eur 8.5 million
(July 2007)
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in Houston, Texas is slashing its operational costs after switching to Swisslog's Telelift Transcar laser-guided AGV system powered by Saft batteries
Company makes vehicle battery choice
(July 2007)
The fast charging and deep cycling capability of the Saft STM modules enables the TransCar AGVs to take advantage of an 'opportunity charging' regime
Engineering body awards silver medals
(June 2007)
Royal Academy of Engineering President Lord Browne of Madingley presented four silver medals at the Academy Awards Dinner in London on Tuesday 5th June
System allows rapid prototyping of fuel cells
(February 2007)
Opal-RT's new solution incorporates software capabilities with hardware level optimisations and multi-processor capability to accurately simulate hybrid fuel cell vehicle power trains in real-time
Ni-Cd batteries power automated vehicles
(February 2007)
Swisslog has switched to Saft STM rechargeable nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery modules for its new generation Telelift TransCar LTC2 AGVs (automated guided vehicles)
Torque transducers put motors on trial
(November 2006)
The University of Texas is working on a new test bed that will radically improve evaluation of motors for demanding applications
Students hit the grid for battery-powered final
(October 2006)
Cenex, the UK's national centre of excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies, is sponsoring this year's Greenpower F24 National Final championship
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
Aerial lift manufacturer comes to the UK
(June 2006)
Aerial lift manufacturer UpRight Powered Access is transferring production to the UK, creating 400 jobs
Veteran torque wrench in speed record attempts
(June 2006)
Norbar Torque Tools is delighted to be involved with the attempt to capture two British land speed records
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
Controller powers up smaller electric vehicles
(December 2005)
The Model 1234 is a mid-power range AC induction motor controller designed for smaller industrial vehicles and larger pallet movers
Advice on safe maintenance of batteries
(September 2005)
This article poses some questions to Nigel Harris, export product manager at Chloride Motive Power, to get some sound advice on how to safely get the best from a traction battery
Software promises faster driveline simulations
(December 2004)
SimDriveline is a new package for modelling and simulating the mechanics of automotive and aerospace driveline and drivetrain systems
Chargers cater for multiple battery technologies
(September 2004)
Chloride Motive Power has launched two new ranges of single-phase battery chargers for small electric vehicles such as cleaning machines and pallet trucks
Safely operating electric vehicles in ATEX areas
(May 2004)
ATEX-approved batteries can be the key to operating electric vehicles in explosive atmospheres
News on the Motors for electric vehicles from Lafert Electric Motors
(April 2004)
The novel Oxygen Lepton electric scooter is powered by a defluxable permanent magnet motor designed by Lafert Servo Motors as a derivative of its catalogue range of brushless servomotors
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
Bearings help cut friction in record attempt
(October 2003)
NSK has provided sponsorship and a set of specially adapted low friction, high-load bearings for the final drive system of E-motion, the UK's electric land speed record attempt car
Automotive bent to European supercapacitor market
(March 2003)
An excited buzz is surrounding supercapacitors that offer storage capability millions of times greater than that of traditional capacitors
Power connector keeps 60A safe from fingers
(July 2002)
The genderless SBO60 power connector has recessed contacts and a ribbed nose housing, providing finger proofing in environments where human contact is a consideration
3D subassembly capabilities speed scooter design
(April 2002)
Nova Cruz Products burned rubber in the personal transportation market with its recently unveiled Voloci, a whisper-quiet electric motorbike designed lightning fast in SolidWorks 3D CAD software
New life for lead-acid batteries
(February 2002)
Lead-acid battery technology is gaining the upper hand in the race to equip the next generation of automobiles with energy saving power trains
Ni-MH cells ideally suited for cordless powertools
(November 2001)
Saft has extended its Super High Power 'VH' series of rechargeable NiMH cylindrical cells with the addition of the new VH Cs HP designed for fast charge and high discharge rates
Compact new IGBT modules save space in 250V area
(March 2001)
Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its Compact Standard Series of IGBT modules with the addition of three new 250V devices aimed at high-power switching and motor control applications
Power meter offers dedicated motor measurements
(November 2000)
The PZ4000 digital power meter from Yokogawa is now available with a plug-in module specifically designed to test the efficiency of electric motors