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Interesting numbers

2007-05-11T03:04:00.000+02:00

Many names for the same concept: ultracapacitor, supercapacitor, ultracap, supercap but always we spoke about the new energy store, capitor used to also boost this Zap production.
The number of this all-electric car start to be interesting:

Drive Train
100% Electric; 4 electronic wheel hub motors sporting an aggressive 644 horsepower with super capacitor energy bursts

Speed
0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with top speed of 155 mph

Mileage & Range
350 miles per charge; about 1 cent per mile; rapid 10 minute re-charge; 9,000 life cycle

No batteries but ultracapacitors

2007-05-08T09:47:00.000+02:00

In the 2003 was said:

"An ultracapacitor-powered electric vehicle built by Brigham Young University students made history at the National Electric Drag Racing Association at the Las Vegas Speedway last month. Crossing the quarter-mile mark at 15.907 seconds, the highly modified electric car set a world record for modified production vehicles running more than 241 volts. The ultracapacitor functions of the vehicle were designed and built by the BYU students after General Motors donated an electrical car named "EV 1" to the university. The car had many parts missing, which provided students with the project of designing and rebuilding components of the car. "The purpose of the project was to involve students in trying to solve problems. Our goal was to see what the team could do with ultracapacitors," said Tom Erekson, director of BYU's School of Technology.".

In the 2007 Honda uses the ultracapacitor for the prototype Fuel Cell Power FCX, and the citycar ZENN will be soon powered by ultracapacitor.

Ultracapacitors charges in seconds and offer virtually infinite charging cycles, no maintenance need and an extimated life of 30 years.

World's first battery-powered manned plane

2007-05-06T10:23:00.000+02:00

Developed by Tokyo Tech students and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.

The students-developed manned plane powered by 160 AA batteries flew for 59 seconds covering 391.4 meters and soared as high as 6.11 meters above the ground.

The students are members of "Meister," a club mainly consisting of Tokyo Tech students who are interested in "creativeness." They enjoy extracurricular opportunities producing solar cars, human-powered planes and so on. They are particularly known on campus because of their excellent performances at annual birdman rally, a flight competition for human-powered flying machines.
In January 2006, they were offered by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. a project to fly a battery-powered plane: a plane not to be remote controlled but to be piloted by a man. What an exciting challenge!
Some "Meister" members and the Matsushita group immediately launched the joint project. Thanks to the students' experience in developing planes for the birdman competitions! A single-seated plane with a 31 meter wingspan but weighing only 54 kilograms was completed in April. The joint team then gave several test flights working to be ready for the demonstration in July.
The demonstration flight was made on July 16 in Okegawa, SaitamaPrefecture. The plane powered by 160 AA batteries took off beautifully and stayed in the air for 59 seconds reaching as high as 6.11 meters.
Kei Horie, a senior student and the student representative for the project, said, "We're extremely delighted to take part in the world's first project." He continued, "It's been really stimulating and inspiring." The pilot, Tomohiro Kamiya, also a senior student, said, "When the project started, I wondered if it would be successful. But I got confident while making several test flights." "Now I'm relieved and feel very happy with the result," he added.
The flight took place in the presence of officials from the Japan Aeronautic Association. The joint team will apply for the official recognitions from both the Japan Aeronautic Association and the FAI (Federation Aeronautique Internationale).

Quick-Change concept for battery renewal

2007-05-05T21:06:00.000+02:00

Personal Electric Transports, Inc (PET) is unique among electric vehicle manufacturers in offering the Quick-Change concept for battery renewal. On-board standardized battery modules are rapidly exchanged with freshly charged modules when depleted, allowing you to get back into action quickly and without waiting for a lengthy charge. Electric vehicle owners will have the option of owning their own home-based charging unit, which can also be utilized for off-power home owners to supply electricity to power tools and other appliences.

For city driving, Quick-Change stations will be available all over, at locations always close by and ready with fresh modules.

Source: PET Web Site

Fiat - Tata low-cost car talks still on

2007-05-04T10:16:00.000+02:00

Fiat Motor and Tata Motors are still discussing the possibility of building a low-cost car, according to news agency reports. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said Tata Motors is the perfect partner for Fiat to develop such a car, the report added. Marchionne, who was the CEO of Ferrari before being elevated as Fiat CEO, is in Detroit for the North American International Auto Show, one of the world's biggest.

Global automakers like Fiat are striving to bring down costs and become more competitive in the face of severe competition from Japanese and other Asian automakers. Some of these companies are forging alliances with smaller automakers in emerging markets to develop cost-effective models.

Fast growing base of component suppliers with high engineering skills and cost-effective labour force have made India an attractive destination for automobile manufacturers. While companies like Ford, Hyundai and Suzuki have been using their plants in India to supply overseas markets, others like Fiat and Renault have formed alliances with domestic companies to establish a base here.

Carlos Ghosn, CEO of both Nissan and Renault, had stated recently that global automakers should learn from Chinese and Indian manufacturers about cost management. He also cited the specific example of the low-cost small car being developed by Tata Motors, which would be the cheapest production car anywhere in the world at an expected cost of under $2,500.

Though details have not been revealed, it is likely that Fiat and Tata Motors would consider a model similar to the Renault Logan. Designed and developed by Renault's East European subsidiary Dacia, the Logan has been well accepted across East Europe. In the more mature markets, the model is positioned as a value-for-money option for price-conscious buyers. The JV between Renault and M&M is all set to launch the Logan shortly in India.

Fiat Motor, which has struggled in the Indian market and has incurred heavy losses, announced an alliance with Tata Motors last year under which the latter took over the marketing and sales of Fiat cars in India through joint showrooms. The partnership was expanded with the formation of an equal JV which would invest Rs2,000 crore at Fiat's plant in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra.

The Fiat-Tata Motors JV is expected to roll out a twin-cabin pick-up truck, the TL Sprint, in the domestic market this year. The model was unveiled at an auto show in Italy last year. Fiat may sell this model in Latin America while Tata Motors may launch it in Thailand through its recently formed JV with a local company. Tata Motors may also look at introducing this model in the African market, where it has been steadily expanding its presence.

The Fiat-Tata Motors JV would also launch the redesigned and upgraded hatchback model Palio from the Fiat stable this year. When the Ranjangaon plant is fully completed by next year, the JV would roll out the Grande Punto which is a big hit in Europe. A sedan version of the Grande Punto, called the Linea, would also be launched by next year to replace the unsuccessful Petra.

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2007-05-01T00:00:00.000+02:00

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