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I post this because it concerns world power through the developments' effect on energy dependancy.
http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200wales/tm_objectid=15580050&method=full&siteid=50082&headline=welsh-car-team-pioneer-electric-dream-name_page.htmlmick
Welsh car team pioneer electric dream
Jun 1 2005
icWales
Achilles
06-02-2005, 15:36
Maybe they can use the battery from the crew served railgun.
At present, providing enough battery life is a problem.
It always comes down to the battery...
Woah, what are these nice gentlemen from OPEC at my door for?
It always comes down to the battery...
FS keeps us plenty busy without you joining in, too, lrd. ;)
FS keeps us plenty busy without you joining in, too, lrd. ;)
OOOOH!! No you didn't :eek:
One female of Ms. FS's caliber is one to handle,....now you're looking to force multiply?
No disrespect and not trying to say you can't handle the pressure, but you are on your own. :D
Maybe you're trolling for contact and like the awkward attention....I can relate :rolleyes:
FS keeps us plenty busy without you joining in, too, lrd. ;)
Hey -- I spend a lot of my time trying to get lighter but longer lasting batteries and generators for you all. For once, I was being totally serious and look at the response I got. ;)
Morumbi97
06-12-2005, 16:04
Another interesting example of electric motor technology - 64Kg moto delivering 420 ft-lbs of torque and 500 HP. The implications are important. I hope battery technology will catch up...
Raser's Symetron Technology to Power a Formula Race Car in a Demonstration on the Grand Prix Course in Monaco
Wednesday 23rd of March 2005
PROVO, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE) Raser (OTCBB:RSTG - News) will demonstrate its advanced motor and controller technology in a Formula Lightning car driven on the Grand Prix race course in Monaco as part of the Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS-21) held this year in Monaco April 2-6, 2005.
Monaco is the home of the world-famous "Grand Prix." Formula race cars are normally powered by large, high-performance combustion engines. In the Monaco demonstration, a small 150-pound Symetron(TM) electric motor alone will drive the Formula race car.
The Symetron(TM) motor powering this race car is about the same dimensions as the electric motor in the Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle which combines an electric motor with a combustion engine. Raser's motor technology, however, will drive a Formula race car entirely on its own, delivering 420 ft.-lbs. of torque, and is capable of 500 hp without the help of a combustion engine. Participating in the event will be dignitaries from the country of Monaco, the Electric Vehicle Symposium and international media.
Raser will release performance results at the Monaco show that may prove Symetron(TM) to be the most powerful electric motor and controller technology available for hybrid vehicles today.
Raser VP Marketing David West commented, "This breakthrough means we have an electric motor technology powerful enough to replace the combustion engine in just about any vehicle."
Brent M. Cook, CEO of Raser Technologies, said, "Delivering this high power from the reliable and affordable AC induction platform is a significant achievement. Some hybrid automakers are considering motors that require a more expensive manufacturing process and costly rare earth materials such as neodymium. Raser's high performance is achieved by innovative design, not by adding expensive materials."
"Application of this technology will help make hybrid vehicles more affordable by reducing manufacturing costs," added D.J. Priano, sr. vice president of Raser Technologies. "The attainment of this performance level from AC induction technology also sends a powerful signal to the automobile industry that high-performance motors can be affordable.
"In addition, Symetron(TM)-enhanced motors may be brought to market faster in high volumes because they can be produced in existing AC induction manufacturing facilities," continued Priano.
The company is also planning on demonstrating the Formula car with Raser's new Symetron(TM) motor technology at the SAE World Congress in Detroit, April 11-16 and later this year in California and on the Bonneville Salt Flats, home of several world land speed records.
Additional information about the company's participation in EVS-21 and recent technology developments can be found on the company Web site: http://www.rasertech.com/monaco.html.
alphamale
06-12-2005, 22:00
Hey -- I spend a lot of my time trying to get lighter but longer lasting batteries and generators for you all. For once, I was being totally serious and look at the response I got. ;)lrd, don't let them ruffle you.
Run silent, Run deep.
:)
FrontSight
alphamale
06-12-2005, 22:27
I'm hoping to have made a movie reference for once that Razor won't get (be honest you brat!)
BTW, lrd, I think whoever builds a true "next gen" battery that delivers significant improvements in size, weight, longevity has a $billion idea.
Batteries are the weak link on all portable consumer electronics.
And they are such a pain in the butt to travel to different continents with, because even with converters, some chargers will just blow so much easier. Below is from one of the best hotels in the world for people who travel a lot to different continents when you're under a deadline and don't have time to serially charge all your critical batteries (cell, laptop, camera, PDA), the Amsterdam Marriott.
FrontSight
I watched most of the Monaco qualifying and the race as well but didn't see the electric car featured in a sidebar. Did I miss it?
Below is from one of the best hotels in the world for people who travel a lot to different continents ...
Cool, thanks for the pics. Now that's a traveler friendly hotel!
That's a US-centric viewpoint of course, because when I used to travel all over CONUS I don't recall ever having seen any hotel rooms with international outlets. :D
I will believe electric motors in full scale production when I see it. Until then, people become richer, people dissapear.
Morumbi97
06-19-2005, 10:35
I watched most of the Monaco qualifying and the race as well but didn't see the electric car featured in a sidebar. Did I miss it?
It was a demonstration, not part of the qualifications or race itself (more of a marketing effort). Caught my attention though as I know the CEO, but didn't know what his company was doing until this. I hope there's real progress behind the "show" - would be a great benefit to our nation and many industries.
BTW, lrd, I think whoever builds a true "next gen" battery that delivers significant improvements in size, weight, longevity has a $billion idea.
Batteries are the weak link on all portable consumer electronics.
Truer words were never spoken. Every project I've worked on has had battery issues of one sort or another.
ghuinness
06-20-2005, 17:11
Truer words were never spoken. Every project I've worked on has had battery issues of one sort or another.
FYI:
The atomic battery - expected life 10 years
http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/06/wo/wo_061605brown.1.asp
http://www.betabatt.com/
The one I like is the generator on a chip. It's an old article from last year. Haven't heard/read anything more since it was first published.
http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/04/11/freedman1104.1.asp
http://radio.weblogs.com/0105910/2004/10/19.html
FYI:
The atomic battery - expected life 10 years
http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/06/wo/wo_061605brown.1.asp
http://www.betabatt.com/
The one I like is the generator on a chip. It's an old article from last year. Haven't heard/read anything more since it was first published.
http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/04/11/freedman1104.1.asp
http://radio.weblogs.com/0105910/2004/10/19.html
Your links, as always, educate me.
Thank you, ghuinness.
Someone here a few years ago made a car battery that would never ever run out...but that project dissapeared pretty quickly.
Morumbi97
06-27-2005, 22:58
The Army Research Office awarded a Phase 1 contract to Raser Tech to test the integration of electric motors in the Humvee
(video) http://www.rasertech.com/news_report_ksl_army.html
(press release) http://www.rasertech.com/news/scripts/full-news.php?1108473060