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2012 Zero S electric motorcycle gets 100 miles+ on a single charge. When we first took the Zero S electric motorcycle for a spin our verdict was that while great fun to ride, impending advances in battery technology will mean that this - and other electric bikes - will only to get better from here ... and they are. Zero Motorcycles has announced a complete overhaul of every model in its 2012 range of electric two-wheelers with new powertrains and upgraded power packs that promise greater longevity, speeds of up to 88 mph (142 km/h) and a significantly improved range in excess of 100 miles (160 km) for the street-oriented models. View all Zero says its new Z-Force™ power pack is up to 95% more energy dense and is rated to 3,000 complete charge cycles before hitting 80% capacity, giving the Zero S a battery lifespan of as much as 308,000 miles - meaning the bike itself will probably wear out before the battery pack does.

Top speed for the S is specced at 88 mph (142 km/h) while the Zero DS can hit 80 mph (129 km/h). Zero S ZF6 and ZF9 Zero DS ZF6 and ZF9. Automotive applications for micro gas turbine engines. The dramatic increase in the number of hybrid and all-electric vehicles under development has led to the search for the ideal range extender, a power unit which can charge the vehicle’s batteries on the move and overcome ‘range anxiety’. The compact size and ultra-light weight of the Bladon Jets micro gas turbine make it the perfect on-board power source for the next-generation of high-efficiency hybrids. Installed in a serial hybrid design which uses electric motors to power the vehicle, the micro gas turbine would be used to drive a high speed generator, creating electricity when the vehicle’s batteries are running low. The gas turbines are only activated when required, running continuously at their most efficient operating speed. Compared to the petrol or diesel reciprocating engines which are used in current hybrid vehicles, the Bladon Jets micro gas turbine offers multiple advantages.

Jaguar C-X75 Concept Case Study. Dukes Garage. Electric Vehicle Team: Porsche 914 BEV. The team's first project began in late 2006, when MIT Professor Yang Shao-Horn and Dr. Quinn Horn of Exponent donated a 1976 Porsche 914, motor, charger, and controller. The Porsche was converted into a battery electric vehicle (BEV) using 18 U-Charge® XP Lithium Phosphate batteries donated by Valence Technology. From the beginning, EVT students designed this lithium-ion conversion with two underlying objectives: to establish the vehicle's usefulness for research and to maximize the system's safety. The Porsche 914 BEV has similar driving performance to the original vehicle, with the added advantage of regenerative braking. The vehicle is street legal, and EVT team members can often be seen driving around the Boston area on test drives or on the way to local outreach. For more information about the early stages of the conversion, see Manny Sim's 2007 BS thesis, "Electric Conversion of Porsche 914.

" *Verified in real-world testing. EV Source - NetGain TransWarP 11 Electric Motor. !! Note: It is very important for optimal performance and life expectancy to force air cool these motors. We carry a full line of air cooling components to simplify this process. Basis Features: All motors have a normally open (NO) temperature snap switch. On the ImPulse 9's and WarP 9's, it is set to close at 120C. Motor Comparison Chart - Limits and Selection Information † † These values should be viewed as guidelines only.

. * Indicated value is without a transmission, i.e. Motor Comparison Chart - Performance Characteristics † Torque values in this column are extrapolations from actual measured data at lower currents. . * A careful review of the listed torque values would raise the question of why the TransWarP 7 shows nearly the same torque value as the ImPulse 9, a larger diameter motor. Motor Comparison Chart - Basic Parameters Click the link below to see the NetGain Motors stock quantities. NetGain Motors Stock. Grassroots EV Electric Car Conversion Kits - Electric Car Kits - Electric Car Conversion Kits - Electro Automotive - Electric Car Conversion kits, Electric Vehicle Parts, EV Components - Grassroots EV - Electric Car Conversion Kits - Electric Car Kits - >

How Apple Has Transformed Automotive Electronics : Automotive Design & Production. When Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the iPod in 2001, he knew it would change the way people interacted with their music, what he did not know was how much the device would change the way automakers and suppliers look at in-vehicle entertainment. When you have more than 100 million adoring fans, you’re likely to have a lasting impact on the world. That might be a massive understatement when it comes to the iPod, which has not only transformed the music industry, but has caused automakers and suppliers to scramble in response to its success.

“We were surprised by the ultimate volume it attained,” admits Mike Kane, director of feature innovation and advanced technology strategy at Chrysler. More than six years after its initial debut, iPod continues to fly off store shelves—in the first half of 2007 sales exceeded 31 million units—and the auto industry is still chasing this success with varying levels of accomplishment. Same Old Story On Tap Could Apple’s Influence Reach Even Further? Jaguar's Gas Turbine Electric Vehicle Project wins funding. The UK government-backed Technology Strategy Board recently announced the recipients of carbon reduction technology research project funding which sees a consortium made up of Jaguar Land Rover, SR Drives and led by Bladon Jets taking a GBP 1,103,392 (about US$1,790,000) slice of the multi-million GB-pound cake to develop "the world’s first commercially viable - and environmentally friendly - gas turbine generator designed specifically for automotive applications.

" The consortium's project is amongst 16 successful applicants to receive the funding for proof of concept and six for research and development studies, the aim being "to develop an ultra-lightweight, gas turbine powered, electric vehicle range extender that will enable vehicle weight savings of 100kg or more and a modest reduction in CO2 emissions on the UNECE101 drive cycle. More substantial CO2 savings can be achieved in real world use. PLX Kiwi - Kiwi Wifi, Kiwi Bluetooth, Kiwi MPG, Kiwi Drive Green OBD 2 Devices. Rev - iPhone app development, Great iPhone apps, and more. Rev's Hardware Companions Rev communicates with your vehicle via its physical OBD-II port. Interfacing with this port requires an OBD-II hardware device that supports the 802.11/WiFi interface on the iPhone and iPod touch. DevToaster supports a variety of devices serving a variety of needs.

Features All devices supported by Rev have the following features: Small size—easy to tuck anywhere in your vehicle. Works with Rev right out of the box! Supported Vehicles Perhaps our most-asked question has been "is my vehicle supported? ". In the United States, all vehicles sold after 1996 (1998 in Canada) were required to have OBD-II support. If your vehicle was made before 1996, or if you're just not sure whether or not OBD-II is supported by your vehicle, check with your local dealer or service garage. Supported Devices The following manufacturers are proud to support Rev. OBDKey WLAN - Updated! Based in: EU (United Kingdom) Ships: Worldwide Description September 2011 Update! Kiwi Wifi ElmCanII-WLAN. Tadpole trikes, electric bikes and other projects. The Lithium Hawk: Impressive Canadian Homebuilt Electric Trike. Nap Pepin, a Canadian engineer, bought a kit for a BugE electric vehicle a few years ago.

Now, he has managed to develop a three-wheeled vehicle he called “Lithium Hawk EV” all by himself. The Lithium Hawk EV is able to reach the speed of 197 km/h (122 mph) and can be compared with any other high end trike. To create Lithium Hawk electric trike, Pepin used the best technologies available on the market. Powered by lithium-ion batteries, the “Hawk” is entirely framed out of aluminum, which makes it fast and light. The vehicle incorporates 1,976 lithium cells, which provide enough energy to power a 50 hp AC induction brushless motor.

The inventor estimates that his electric trike has a range of 240 km (150 miles) on a single charge. Besides this, Hawk also features impressive dimensions, the front end is 66 inches wide and the chassis has an 11 inch ground clearance. [via Gizmag] Totuit Mobile App Architects - Home. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAV, Sustainer Engines, Experimental Aircraft: US MicroJet, Ohio.