It's Sai hybrid Nov 4, 2009
The electric motor has a maximum output of 105kW and a reduction gear increases torque to 270Nm ... The last option uses the electric motor only and results in extremely quiet cruising and zero emissions. (iAfrica.com)
Hot new cars at Tokyo show Nov 3, 2009
5-liter gasoline engine and a 13-horsepower electric motor if the company employs the off-the-shelf hardware already serving in the Fit and Insight models ... The electric motor contributes a significant 123 pound-feet of torque to the gas motors comparatively paltry 106 pound-feet maximum ... We cannot add these numbers together to learn the systems peak torque because the gas and electric motors develop their power at different RPM, but we do get a picture of how the electric motors... (MSNBC -- Business)
Hybrid Vehicles Explained Nov 3, 2009
Full Hybrids, also referred to as Two-mode hybrids have the capability of propelling the vehicle solely by electric motor under certain conditions ... In a series drivetrain the electric motor is only able to propel the vehicle ... The battery packs in a series hybrid are larger and they also use a larger electric motor which adds to the cost of the vehicle. (Suite101.com)
SARS spurs China to act on AIDS Nov 1, 2009
Fit existing cars with electric motors and software that understands commuters' driving patterns, and you could replace gas guzzlers for most journeys. FEATURE: 11:24 30 October 2009 61 comments. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
• Black Bear chair now ready to roll Oct 31, 2009
While the lift has been upgraded to an electric motor, Duncan said they kept the two diesel motors in the event that the new motor fails for any reason. "The unique thing about the Ptarmigan lift is that it's one of the few lifts in the world with three motors," he said. (Juneau Empire)
Get some hybrid muscle Oct 31, 2009
"It's a zero-emission vehicle in itself but this hybrid of an electric motor and manpower makes it even more environmentally friendly," he told AFP.. With a single charge, which takes between two and four hours, the Miletto can run 35 kilometres on a flat road without pedalling. (iAfrica.com)
Lexus IS 350C convertible is cool Oct 30, 2009
No wonder -- there are 15 electric motors and 37 sensors onboard just to operate and manage the three roof panels. Frequently, hardtop roofs go into car trunks and leave precious little space for luggage. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tokyo Motor Show pushes environmental envelope Oct 30, 2009
The hydrogen storage tank compresses gas at 10,000 psi while the light-weight capacitor, in the absence of a battery pack, evens out the flow of electrons of the 68kW electric motor, which also helps with regenerative braking ... Beneath a minimalist, yet irrefutably attractive body lays not one, but two electric motors, one on each axle ... Under heavy loads, heavy acceleration or emergency maneuvers, another electric motor at the rear axle also kicks-in to provide extra power and help... (Xinhuanet, China)
Unapproved motorised bicycle users receive summonses Oct 30, 2009
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Man accused of corkscrew threat at public bathroom Oct 29, 2009
Wind-power repair company buys Visalia Electric Motor An Indiana-based electrical contracting company has purchased the Visalia Electric Motor Shop as part of its expansion plans into the wind-power repair and maintenance industry ... And through its subsidiary, Magnetech Industrial Services, MISCOR will use the Visalia Electric Motor Shop to support field services and in-shop repairs in the western United States, home to the largest concentration of wind turbines in the world. (Fresno Bee)
Foot-powered printing: 1872 Gordon Franklin press Oct 29, 2009
"We thought it would be interesting to find out what pieces of printing history carbonless printers have and what they would be willing to share about it. Kalona Graphics was purchased by Anthony's father, Terry, in 1973 and Anthony began working full-time at the family company in 1983. He took over in 1997. Boone is right about job printers; they do hang on to equipment. Next to the Gordon Franklin press is an old Heidelberg. Ironically, it was competition from the Heidelberg company, plus the... (Kalona News, IA)
Hidden Costs Of Energy Production And Use Oct 28, 2009
Operating these vehicles produces few or no emissions, but producing the electricity to power them currently relies heavily on fossil fuels; also, energy used in creating the battery and electric motor adds up to 20 percent to the manufacturing part of life-cycle damages. Most vehicle and fuel combinations had similar levels of greenhouse gas emissions in 2005. (Science Daily)
Biden Spills Beans on Automaker's New Vehicles Oct 28, 2009
" Fisker, which is in the process of purchasing the plant, previously said only that it was developing the sedan, to be priced at around $40,000 after state and federal tax credits are taken into account. after the presentation, company founder and CEO Henrik Fisker confirmed that what Biden said was accurate. He definitely told what our product plans are, Fisker laughed, adding that all of his company's cars are being developed from the start with at least three derivatives in mind. Fisker said... (Fox News)
Fisker expected to use old GM plant for plug-in production Oct 27, 2009
Fisker's plug-in hybrid technology features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that powers an electric motor. When the plug-in charge is used up, a gasoline engine powers a generator. (USA Today -- Autos)
Audi gets new spark Oct 27, 2009
Drive will be provided to all four wheels by not two, but four electric motors. Two motors for each axle, powered in turn by the lithium-ion battery pack, will give the R4 approximately 220kW and a phenomenal 4500Nm of torque. (iAfrica.com)
Turbo Power Systems: Exclusive Motor and Variable Frequency Drive Development & Manufacturing Agreement Oct 27, 2009
The Group's products are based on its' core technologies of power electronics and high performance electric motors and generators targeted at the energy, industrial, transport and defence markets. Contact. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Japanese automakers' hydrogen car drive Oct 25, 2009
Toyota, pioneer of hybrids powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor, has said it plans to launch a fuel-cell car by 2015. It is applying its hybrid technology to the vehicles, swapping the petrol engine for a fuel-cell stack. (Yahoo! Asia News)
The USS Makin Island Oct 25, 2009
It is capable of propelling the ship entirely with electric motors at low speeds (Turso, Ainsworth, Dusang, Miller, & Smith, 2007). At higher speeds, the gas turbine engines are required. (Suite101.com)
Japanese automakers in new push for hydrogen-powered cars Oct 25, 2009
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Talking cars: No miles on some Silverados Oct 25, 2009
Answer: The Prius, like other hybird vehicles, is designed to run on both electric motor and gas engine ... The seat frame contains the electric motors and cables to adjust the seat positions. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
UQM selling stock to match stimulus grant Oct 24, 2009
Frederick-based UQM (NYSE Amex: UQM) develops and manufactures power-dense, high-efficiency electric motors, generators and power electronic controllers for the automotive, aerospace, military and industrial markets. UQM in August from the U.S. Department of Energy to support electric-car development. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Challengers' hopes rest on full tank of sun Oct 24, 2009
It is powered by an electric motor. The winner of the Eco Challenge will be the team that gets the best percentage improvement during the event compared with the consumption and emissions figures from the Australian Design Regulations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fox News Dickers With Chevy Volt Mileage Oct 24, 2009
The point, of course, is that this engine doesnt drive the wheels; it provides power to drive a generator that in turn keeps the electric motor spinning. At this point, with such a serial-hybrid design (versus a parallel hybrid of the Prius type), its hard to tell what kind of mpgs the Volt will rack up when its gas engine is working. (Slate)
Mitsubishi shows off big crossover version of MiEV electric hybrid Oct 23, 2009
It has batteries, electric motors and a gasoline engine. But it uses electric motors for most of its movement. (USA Today -- Money)
Scooting green Oct 23, 2009
That's because electric motors are so much more efficient than internal combustion engines. A simple change in regulations in just one large city can make a small difference in terms of orders and production for a clean technology like this. (BBC News -- Science)
Chevy Volt to Get 32 MPG? Oct 23, 2009
One of the mysteries of the Volt has been what kind of mileage it will get after those 40 miles, when the onboard internal combustion engine kicks in to provide electricity for the electric motor, allowing it to travel up to 300 miles on a tank of fuel of an unspecified capacity. While that exact figure is still unknown, the man in charge of the project has opened up the gates to the ballpark. (Fox News)
Golf Car Bailout Oct 22, 2009
Under the Bush administration's Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, buying a plug-in electric motor vehicle can make a consumer eligible for a tax credit of at least $2,500 plus additional cash depending on a car's battery capacity. Related. (ABC News -- Business)
• Dorothy Spradlin Oct 22, 2009
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, George Spradlin, owner of Electric Motor Repair on Lafayette Boulevard in Fredericksburg until his retirement, and also by her sister Mary, and brothers Doyle, Charles, Doug, Harley and David. She was the oldest of 13 children born to Theodore and Janie Daugherty, all born in LaFollette, Tenn. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Japan's car brands get personal Oct 22, 2009
The Fuel Cell Senior Car uses a methanol mix, carried in a tank under the seat, to generate electricity through a fuel cell to power the vehicle's electric motor. Suzuki says the wheelchair has a range of 60 kilometres at an average speed of 6km/h. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Neiman Marcus releases fantasy gift list Oct 22, 2009
They include a customized electric car in the shape of a cupcake, the world's fastest electric motorcycle, a his-and-hers light sport airplane, and a sparkling chandelier made from recycled plastic ... For eco-minded speed merchants, there's the world's fastest electric motorcycle ... The cars are powered by a 24-volt electric motor and cost $25K.. (AZCentral -- Business)
Innovation Nation Oct 22, 2009
Woodbury discovered that if he broke the vehicle's big electric motor into smaller units -- one for each wheel -- he could get blistering performance: zero to 60 in less than three seconds, and up to 100 mpg with careful driving. This from a freeway-ready car that was seven feet long and just three feet wide -- about the width of a Harley-Davidson. (CNN -- Money)
X Prize thins field for $10M, 100MPG green car award Oct 21, 2009
9 liter engine and an Azure Dynamics electric motor driving the rear-wheels of the vehicle. The electric motor will be the primary drive motor for cruising around town under 50 mph. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Competition Revs Up Among Battery-Powered Sportscars Oct 21, 2009
Taking visual cues from Italian , the impressive-looking unit will feature a 134 horsepower electric motor at each wheel, with a total of 536 green horsepower and an expected 738 lb-ft of torque. Using Li-Tec flat battery cell technology, each of the 84 cells would weigh 1kg and measure 23cm x 18cm. (BusinessWeek)
Toyota unveils new hybrid-only model Oct 21, 2009
Hybrids get better mileage than regular gasoline engine cars by switching between an electric motor and a gas engine. Other automakers are also beefing up their hybrid lineups, including hybrid-only models. (MSNBC -- Business)
Emerging markets become buffer for falling Chinese exports Oct 21, 2009
Andrey P. Papin, the purchasing and logistic director of the Moscow-based HMS Group, is looking to buy electric motors worth 100,000 U.S. dollars from China. " The electric motor prices in Russia are highly monopolistic, and that's why we are here to minimize the costs," he said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Brookline rowing club drops reservoir proposal Oct 21, 2009
An electric motor, while quieter, would have added to the cost of the project. We actually came to agreement with many of the concerns about both water quality and noise, Meiklejohn said. (Brookline TAB, MA)
[ more... ] Oct 20, 2009
4-liter Atkinson cycle combustion engine with an electric motor and a reduction gear ... 5kgf-m) Complete system Maximum output* 140kW (190PS) HV battery Type Nickel-metal hydride *Using both engine power and electric motor power (based on TMC calculations) ... In addition to Standard Driving Mode, which balances fuel efficiency and power, drivers can also select Eco-Drive Mode, which prioritizes fuel efficiency by moderating driving force relative to accelerator operation and putting the air... (JCN Network, Japan)
Nidec to Acquire Sole Motors Through Nidec Techno Motor Holdings Corporation Oct 20, 2009
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What is the Real Cost of Power Production? Oct 20, 2009
And energy used to create the batteries and electric motors accounts for 20 percent of the manufacturing portion of life-cycle damages. Diesel, which had some of the highest damages in 2005, is expected to have some of the lowest in 2030, according to the report. (Scientific American)
Solutions: e-bikes Oct 16, 2009
They have electric motors. The Felches, who live in Aliso Viejo, California, used to drive everywhere, except when they used their bikes for recreation. (CNN -- US)
Trout at Pardee still biting Oct 16, 2009
Those with electric motors are trolling as slow as 1/2 mile per hour. Bank fishermen are throwing casting spoons or fishing under bobbers with crawlers or powerbait. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
European carmakers stress power for 2010 Oct 16, 2009
5-liter gasoline V-6 with an electric motor for a total of 295 horsepower ... 5-liter gasoline V-6 as the S-Class hybrid but has two electric motors to help produce a total of 335 horses and 381 foot-pounds of torque. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ford's New Powerstroke: A Design Breakthrough Oct 16, 2009
Some had remote controls and electric motors. As the team worked in isolation, Gryglak's bosses had a hard time staying in the background. (BusinessWeek)
Prius proves 'em wrong Oct 15, 2009
Toyota says: "The real-world driving conditions showed beyond doubt that Prius can deliver excellent economy on the open road, as well as in urban areas where its ability to run on electric motor power alone comes into play". New Prius, which recently went on sale, is not only exceptionally fuel efficient, it also achieves the lowest CO2 emissions of any family car, at just 89g/km (94g/km for South Africa). (iAfrica.com)
Vacuum icon offers bladeless fan for $300 Oct 14, 2009
Company working on other products related to electric motors, batteries ... The company is working on other products related to electric motors and batteries, but for now he says, "We love things where air is moved.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
Google hopes to ride a social-networking Wave Oct 13, 2009
"For every good idea - from the automotive to the electric motor to the social Web - once they got to the point where they were ready for prime time, more value was created by going horizontal," he said. But as personal information leaps the walled garden of a Facebook and lands in the sketchy alleys of the Internet at large, it becomes increasingly critical that users can control that data, revealing only as much or little as they choose. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Follow rules or pay price Oct 13, 2009
Andrew just finished switching diesel engines on almost three dozen massive water pumps to clean-running electric motors. He hasn't burned almond prunings for years; he grinds them up instead. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
FOX Drives the Chevy Volt...Courtesy of Mazda? Oct 13, 2009
Sure, it is driven by an electric motor and has a small internal combustion engine on board to generate electricity after the primary battery is drained, but how it goes about its business doing all of that is still a mystery ... Does the engine operate at a set speed, feeding the electric motor with a constant stream of energy, or does it work more like a car with a continuously variable transmission, where the engine tries to stay at a few set points in its rev range, depending on... (Fox News)
The car called IVy which runs on less power than a toaster Oct 12, 2009
" The team are confident of completing the race in four days. It is uncertain whether this will be enough to win. The students are up against 37 other teams from around the world, some with cars built at a cost of millions of dollars. IVy was built for $280,000, a figure that included all its race costs, Ms Mazzone said. But the team are confident in the design of their car and proud of its efficiency. IVy can travel at 90km/h on just 1.3 kilowatts of power from its solar array, compared with... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
2010 Prius remains benchmark Oct 10, 2009
8-liter four-cylinder engine, 80-horsepower electric motor and continuously variable transmission ... The electric motor's 153 pound-feet of torque is immediately available, supplementing the engine's 105 pound-feet for excellent acceleration. (AZCentral -- Business)
Infiniti to make its first hybrid, a version of M35 sedan Oct 9, 2009
Electric motors will be paired with a 3. 5-liter V-6 engine. (USA Today -- Money)
High-Class Hybrid Oct 9, 2009
5 liter V6 engine, a 7-speed automatic transmission, and a small electric motor mounted between them ... Instead, the 20 horsepower electric motor assists the internal combustion engine under acceleration, and allows it to shut off whenever the vehicle comes to a rest and instantly restart when the driver steps on the erstwhile 'gas' pedal ... 5L V6 w/electric motor. (Fox News)
Regal Beloit lifts earnings forecast Oct 9, 2009
The Beloit-based manufacturer of hydraulic and electric motors and power generators had previously expected earnings of 60 to 68 cents per share. Management is still projecting a third-quarter sales decline of 25 percent and is forecasting even lower fourth-quarter revenue driven by the normal seasonal patterns. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
$250,000 art prize winner Oct 9, 2009
"Field of Reeds" is a kinetic sculpture of wood, steel and plastic that resembles a wheat field and uses an electric motor to sway its "stalks" back and forth. -- 8th place: Sarah Grant, Des Moines, Iowa. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
A new slant on driving Oct 9, 2009
With drive coming from two electric motors in the rear powered by lithium-ion batteries mounted beneath the floor, the zero-emissions Land Glider is quick off the mark. The car also features a non-contact charging system that can be charged whilst shopping at a supermarket or stopping at a motorway service station. (iAfrica.com)
New luxury cars rev up horsepower, style Oct 9, 2009
4-liter, four-cylinder engine supplemented by a hybrid drive electric motor inside the HS 250h ... As a rule, city mileage is a tad better than highway mileage in hybrids because the electric motor has more opportunities to unburden the gasoline engine in slower-speed travel. (The Augusta Chronicle)
New Infiniti M to Spawn Hybrid in 2012 Oct 9, 2009
5 liter V6 engine to an electric motor through a unique twin-clutch design. The electric motor will be able to propel the M35 Hybrid at low speeds, but will mostly work to assist the V6. (Fox News)
Its a relative term Oct 7, 2009
There are also limited-edition $105,000 Jaguars, motorcycles for $73,000 and a $25,000 "Cupcake Car" custom-made of colorful fabric, wood and sheet metal and powered by a 24-volt electric motor. For especially "green" shoppers, there's an eco-friendly chandelier made of 366 plastic bottles rescued from the landfill. (MSNBC -- Business)
Retail group predicts weak holiday season Oct 7, 2009
There are also limited-edition $105,000 Jaguars, motorcycles for $73,000 and a $25,000 "Cupcake Car" custom-made of colorful fabric, wood and sheet metal and powered by a 24-volt electric motor. For "green" shoppers, there's an eco-friendly chandelier made of 366 plastic bottles rescued from the landfill. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Framingham A Street residents wary of sewer project Oct 7, 2009
Officials said the station will run on quiet electric motors, have sound-deadening material around its emergency generators and would have an odor control system in place - Sellers said odor would not be generated by the facility. The A Street facility would take about two years to build. (Framingham TAB, MA)
New Technique Allows Scientists To Penetrate Yeast Cells' Hard Exterior Oct 6, 2009
They used a tiny electric motor in conjunction with a pipette to saw an opening in the cell s tough outer coating ... After the wall buckles, they turn on a piezoelectric motor to vibrate the pipette s tip, opening a hole and allowing its contents to enter the cell. (Science Daily)
Toyota Hybrid Cars Face Possible Import Ban in U.S. as Patent Probe Begins Oct 6, 2009
The U.S. International Trade Commission will start a probe into a claim by closely held that some Toyota vehicles infringe a patent for a way of supplying torque, or force, to a cars wheels from both an electric motor and internal combustion engine, the agency said. The ITC has the power to block imports of products that infringe U.S. patents, potentially disrupting Toyotas sales in the worlds biggest auto market. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
New Electronic Concept: How Hybrid Motors Could Become Cheaper Oct 5, 2009
A researcher from ETH Zurich has now developed a new concept as part of her doctoral thesis that integrates power electronic functions and an electric motor, which could reduce the costs of producing hybrid cars ... As the public climate debate continues, hybrid cars with a combination of a combustion engine and an electric motor have increasingly become the focus of research projects ... A substantial proportion of the costs is swallowed up by the electric motor and the power electronic energy... (Science Daily)
2010 Lexus HS 250h Oct 3, 2009
4 liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine to a continuously variable transmission and an electric motor driving the front wheels ... 4L inline-4 cylinder w/permanent magnet AC synchronous electric motor. (Fox News)
First legal musky a moment to remember Oct 3, 2009
In places the milfoil is so thick it will stop an outboard or an electric motor. After perhaps an hour on this second lake, Jack had a musky hit his bucktail at boatside. (Forest Republican, WI)
