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Battery Types & Characteristics
This sample excerpt from the HEVsim Technical Manual discusses the types and characteristics of batteries for HEV applications. |
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History of Battery Modeling
This sample excerpt from the HEVsim Technical Manual discusses the various models that researchers have developed to predict performance of batteries installed in HEV applications. |
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Electrical, Mechanical, & Thermal Motor Model
This ThermoAnalytics Inc. proposal discusses how an electric motor can be modeled in depth using Radtherm and MuSES. |
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| Clubs & Organizations |
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Australian Electric Vehicle Association, Inc.
(AEVA) is a nonprofit association founded in 1973, composed of individuals and organizations interested in the development, manufacture, and sale or use of electric vehicles and their components. |
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AVERE
With EVAA (North and Latin America) and EVAAP (Asia-Pacific), its two sister associations, AVERE forms the WEVA association (World Electric Vehicle Association). |
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Electric Auto Association
Electric Auto Association. Links to chapter pages including: Amherst, MA; Houston TX; Canada; Sacramento,CA; SanJose, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; East(San Francisco) Bay, CA; San Francisco, CA; Phoenix,AZ; Kansas/Missouri; Raleigh,North Carolina; North(San Francisco) Bay, California; New England (Maynard, Massachusetts); North Texas (Dallas); Seattle,WA; Washington D.C. |
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Electric Vehicle Association of Canada
The Electric Vehicle Association of Canada is a federally-registered, non-profit corporation founded in 1978. |
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EVAA: Electric Vehicles
EVAA is the industry association working to advance electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure through policy, information and market development initiatives in the U.S., and to serve as the Americas' representative to the World Electric Vehicle Association. EVAA members include auto companies and other vehicle manufacturers, electric utilities, EV component suppliers, research institutions and government agencies. |
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Japan Electric Vehicle Club
No available English page. |
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Japan EV Club Matsumoto
Japan electric Vehicle Club Matsumoto was started as Japan Electric Vehicle Club's provincial branch in Matsumoto. |
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SAE Class on HEV Design
Taught by David Erb several times a year. |
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UK Electric Car Association
The Electric Car Association exists to promote the use of electric cars in the UK. |
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Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association Home Page
Formed as a non-profit society in 1987 to promote the development of clean alternative transportation with a focus on Electric Vehicles. Many of our members have built electric vehicles including passenger cars and bicycles. |
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| Magazines & eZines |
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Electrifying Times Magazine
The International Magazine of Electric Vehicles (EVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), Fuel Cells, Batteries, Alternative Fuels, Electric Car Racing and Expositions. Good selection of online articles. |
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EV News Electric Vehicle News:
We are the only national monthly publication dedicated to the Electric Vehicle industry! Our monthly magazine and bi-monthly newsletter contains graphically illustrated information to keep you informed on the alt-fuel/electric vehicle industry. Also try this new link. |
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EV World - The World of Advanced Electric Cars
Featuring test drives of latest electric cars, EV industry decision-maker interviews, electric car conversions, electric car database, reports from advanced vehicle conferences, latest fuel cell and hybrid-electric vehicle development news. |
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| Motors & Drive Systems |
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Motor Charts
Personal page with scanned spec sheets for the following "EV motors": Baldor, General Electric, and Prestolite. |
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Unique Mobility
Manufactures and designs EV traction motors. |
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B Elliot
Designers, manufacturers and suppliers of high to mid-tech products to leading manufacturing companies across the world. Sells a wheel motor. |
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GE Industrial Systems
Motors & Controls serves the HVAC, commercial, industrial, appliance, electric vehicle and automotive industries by supplying dependable products that provide power and control time, temperature, current, voltage, and speed for numerous applications. |
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Golf Tech - Golf Car and Electric Vehicle Motor Co
Motor Controller Repair, Sales, and Refurbishing for Golf Cars, Golf Carts, Electric Cars, Fork Lifts, and other Electric Vehicles. |
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ISE Research Corporation
is a San Diego, California based builder of electric and hybrid-electric drive systems for heavy duty automotive applications. |
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Leroy-Somer Drive Systems
All our products are designed to offer an appropriate solution to drive your applications: fractional or industrial electric motors, industrial gearmotors, sofstarters, controllers and electronic systems. |
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Lynx Motion Technology Corporation
Home of the revolutionary, highly efficient, Segmented ElectroMagnetic Array brushless motor, known as SEMA. In this Web Site you will find information on our various servo and non-servo SEMA models. |
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Lynch Motor (LEMCO)
High power output coupled with a range of efficiency features. The new second generation Lemco Lynch motor is available with improvements in power, cooling and life span, moving the standards of the motor even higher. The Lynch DC Motor is ideal for battery traction application in areas such as boats, vehicles and industrial use. |
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NELCO
Provides traction motors in a wide variety of applications for the fork lift truck industry and more recently for many electric vehicle development projects throughout Europe, America and Japan. Good selection of online papers. |
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New Generation Motors Corporation
New Generation Motors Corporation (NGM) is a Virginia based company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced electric drive systems and components and their integration into electric and hybrid electric vehicles. (Note: this link could not be verified on 16 Oct 2000) |
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Precision Magnetic Bearing Systems Inc.
PREMAG develops light-weight three-phase Electric Motors, Motor Drives (Controllers), Battery Chargers and Generators (as well as Pumps) at low cost using innovative patented techniques |
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Prestolite Electric
Prestolite Electric Incorporated manufactures alternators, motors, battery chargers, controls, and other electro-mechanical products. |
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ProPulse
One of the leading European firms involved in the research, development and production of drive systems and components for electric vehicles and boats. Propulse produces all essential components needed for the construction of electric drive systems which are designed according to state-of-the-art technology: drive controllers, chargers, DC/DC converters as well as air cooled and water-cooled three-phase asynchronous motors. |
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Reliance Electric
Very large amount of literature related to electric motors. No specific EV motors. |
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Satcon - Magmotor
Magmotor's product lines include high performance brush and brushless DC servo motors for position and velocity applications in OEM factory automation, semiconductor equipment, medical and office products industries and automotive applications. |
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Seimens Electric Motors
Siemens Automotive is an electronics supplier with extensive product diversity. Suppliers worldwide for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles (complete drive systems, specialized software for drive and vehicle control) Systems for compact and midsize vehicles and trucks weighing up to 4t. |
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SwRI Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Brochure
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) offers a unique range of capabilities for electric and hybrid vehicle research and development. The staff has extensive experience in the design, development, and evaluation of vehicle systems and hardware. |
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U Texas Electric Motors Lab
(click on Research Projects) This lab was established to carry out DARPA-sponsored research into Simulation-Based Design (SBD) techniques for Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) applications, and has been used to support several ongoing research projects at CEM. |
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| Controllers |
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4QD Home Page
4QD manufacture speed controllers for battery operated electric motors. Very good selection of online EV related documents. |
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Brusa
Power electronics for electric driven vehicles. |
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PEI Electronics
Located in Huntsville, Alabama, is designing and producing military and commercial electronics, Vetronics, test equipment and power management systems (with EV applications). |
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Saminco
Manufacture solid state electric vehicle controllers used in fuel cell and hybrid electric buses, automobiles, light rail vehicles and underground mining as well as high-speed brushless motor drives for light-weight compressors and high-speed spindles. |
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Argonne National Laboratories HEV Site
Online publication |
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CALSTART: Advanced Transportation Website
CALSTART is an international industry-support and technology development organization helping to bring electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, natural gas vehicles and other advanced vehicle technologies into the transportation marketplace.. |
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
DARPA is the central research and development organization for the Department of Defense (DoD). |
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DOE Center for Transportation Technologies and Systems
NREL's Center for Transportation Technologies and Systems is dedicated to advancing automotive technologies and the use of alternative fuels in transportation. |
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DOE/NREL Hybrid Vehicle Program
Developed to describe the activities of the DOE Hybrid Propulsion Program being managed by NREL. Detailed information on Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and their components as well as updates of program activities, including major U.S. auto manufacturers subcontract research and development efforts. |
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Electric Transit Vehicle Institute
The Electric Transit Vehicle Institute along with Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Association (CARTA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting fleet operators on the benefits of operating electric buses. |
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EVermont
EVermont was established by Governor Howard Dean in 1993. EVermont is a public-private partnership of state agencies, business, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations committed to testing electric vehicle technology in a cold climate and rural environment. |
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INEEL EV
Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory EV site is the responsibility of private contractors working under the direction of the U.S. Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office. |
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McClellan AFB Electric Vehicles Web Home Page
Information on the USAF Center of Excellence for Electric Vehicles, future transportation and infrastructure technologies. |
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NAVC
Northeast Advanced Vehicle Consortium is a non-profit association of private and public sector firms and agencies working together to promote advanced vehicle technologies in the Northeast U.S. Established in 1993, NAVC is now the principal multi-state, non-profit funding mechanism for advanced transportation research, technology development and demonstration in the region. |
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SCAT
Southern Coalition for Advanced Transportation. As a non-profit technology consortium of more than 65 public and private institutions, SCAT provides mechanisms for businesses, government, and academia to pool resources in areas ranging from electric and hybrid electric transportation technology research and demonstration to direct market stimulation. |
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Southern Company
Leading U.S. electricity producer EV site |
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TACOM EV Site
Information on: Hybrid Electric Bradley, Hybrid Electric HMMWV, Combat Hybrid Power Systems (CHPS) Program, High Torque & Power Density Brushless DC Motor |
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University of Hawii EV Page
Hawaii Electric Vehicle Demonstration Project. The Hawaii Electric Vehicle Demonstration Project (HEVDP), is a consortium estab lished initially through a Federal Grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) to facilitate the development of electric vehicle technologies in the State for both commercial and military applications. |
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| Flywheels |
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Satcon - Beacon Power
Beacon is a spin-off of the SatCon’s Energy Systems Division and is charged with the responsibility to manufacture and distribute SatCon’s flywheel energy storage system. |
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Fuel Cells 2000
The online fuel cell information center. Contains a wealth of information on fuel cell vehicles. Fuel cells are simple, electrochemical engines with no moving parts that harness the energy released when hydrogen |
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US Fuel Cell Council Home Page
An industry association dedicated to fostering the commercialization of fuel cells in the United States |
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| Batteries |
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Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium
ALABC represents a growing international membership of 63 companies, including battery manufacturers, suppliers, electric utilities, EV consortia and an automaker from over 12 countries. |
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Accu Oerlikon
The purpose of this website is to provide battery users and specifiers with a basic understanding of the design of lead acid batteries in general. |
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EV Battery Test Lab
Sacramento Utility District Battery Test Lab |
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Evercel
Environmentally safe Nickel-Zinc Batteries. |
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Exide Batteries
EXIDE Corporation. |
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Hawker Energy
Hawker Energy Products Inc. (HEPI), is part of the Hawker Batteries Group, one of the world's largest industrial battery consortiums. You'll find Cyclon, Monobloc, Genesis, ODYSSEY, and Trolling Thunder batteries powering a wide variety of applications where only the highest-performance, highest-reliability battery product will do. |
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Inco Special Products
Inco is the leading supplier of nickel products for electrodes in the nickel battery industry and much of the focus of research and development sponsored by Inco Special Products at Inco's corporate research laboratory in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is directed at this industry. Our objective, as the world's leading nickel producer, is to work directly with the nickel battery industry to supply and develop their specialist nickel product needs. |
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Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is the largest automotive battery manufacturer in North America. |
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Neocon Technologies Inc.
Specialize in Battery Management, whether its energy or thermal. We consult, convert, and engineer electric and hybrid vehicles. |
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Optima Batteries
A Colorado based company that manufactures a sealed, zero-maintenance battery. This battery combines proven lead-acid electrochemistry with advanced Spiralcell Technology. |
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Ovonic Battery (NiMH)
Ovonic nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery technology is being developed and commercialized through Ovonic Battery Company, a subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices,Inc. |
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Power-Sonic Batteries
Major Products Include: Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries, Nickel-Cadmium Batterie, Automatic Dual-Rate and Float SLA Battery Chargers, NiCd / NiMH Battery Pack Chargers |
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Saft - Electric Vehicle Page
Saft supplies customers in industry with a large range of products that includes portable power sources, industrial and advanced technology batteries and power systems. |
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Technology Research Labs
New energy storage and battery technology consulting. New storage technology and working on fuel cells and "refuelable" batteries. |
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Trojan Battery
Today, Trojan is one of the largest diversified manufacturers in the United States committed to the continued development of high quality, deep cycle batteries. This has led to Trojan deep cycle batteries being approved as original equipment by golf car, floor machine, recreational vehicle and material handling equipment manufacturers. |
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Varta Batteries AG
has been manufacturing and marketing batteries in a great variety of electrochemical systems for many kinds of applications. With approximately 9,000 employees Varta generated sales of more than DM 2.1 billion worldwide in 1998. |
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Yardney Technical Products
Yardney Technical Products manufactures high energy density power systems and batteries utilizing silver-zinc, silver-cadmiun, nickel-zinc, nickel-hydrogen, lithium and aluminum-air technologies. |
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Honda Insight
Official Honda Insight HEV Homepage |
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Toyota Future Vehicles
Toyota information. Includes the Prius, and Rav-4 EV |
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AC Electric Vehicles, Ltd
AC Electric Vehicles, Ltd. is a privately owned reseach and engineering company focusing on advanced electric vehicle technology. Manufactures components. |
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AC Propulsion Home
AC Propulsion has a developed and patented a number of EV technologies aimed at making electric vehicles viable and desirable to consumers. These technologies are available in our products, or are available for licensing. |
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Corbin Motors Online
Formed for the purpose of manufacturing high quality, uniquely designed, environmentally friendly vehicles. |
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Daihatsu EV Page
Good information brochure. |
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Didik Vehicles
DIDIK alternate energy vehicles are unique, safe, practical and, are indescribably fun to drive. The vehicles are powered by a variety of propulsion systems including human, solar, electric and hybrid systems. |
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Elcat.Electric Vehicles
Commercial electric vehicle (EV) for urban delivery traffic. |
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The Electric Car Comapny
Electric Car Company's mission is to develop, manufacture and market small electric vehicles. |
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ElectricCars.com
ElectricCars.com Showroom of Advanced Automobiles -- Magazine? |
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Electro Automotive
Electric Car Conversions |
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Envirotech EVs
Electric Vehicle Conversions, Kits, Fabrication & Consultation. |
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General Motors
EV Primarily an official site for the EV1. |
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Hitachi EV and Hitachi HEV
Drawing from its continued commitment to the development of both engine controls and electric vehicles, Hitachi is working to achieve total energy management by combining these two technologies into its new hybrid EV systems. |
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Mitsubishi HEV
HEV automatically switches between battery and hybrid driving modes to provide ecologically clean driving with efficient use of energy. In urban areas, HEV uses only its batteries, for zero emission driving. When the batteries run down, HEV enters hybrid mode, as the low emission engine recharges the batteries. In addition, when the accelerator is reseased or the brake pedal is depressed, the braking energy recovery system kicks in to return electricity from the motors to the batteries. |
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Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Company
A Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) is a small, enclosed, one or two passenger vehicle powered by rechargeable batteries and an electric motor. These vehicles are designed to be used within a city environment to run errands, commute to work or school, and to make small, local deliveries. NEVs are a low cost, environmentally friendly alternatives to larger gasoline powered vehicles. |
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Nissan Electric Vehicles
Offer the Altra EV. Nissan has embraced the technological challenges of producing automobiles that are safer, more comfortable and enjoyable to drive - as well as respectful of our precious natural resources. |
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Solectria Corporation Homepage
Solectria's drive systems are used in all electric and hybrid electric vehicles worldwide, ranging from lightweight racing cars to full-size transit buses. We develop and manufacture integrated drive systems as well as separate components, including AC induction drive motors with regenerative braking, high efficiency motor controllers, gearboxes, DC-DC converters, battery chargers, and various monitoring systems. |
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Triton Hybrid Electric Vehicle
HEV designed as an enclosed motorcycle. |
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ZAP Electric Bikes, ZAPPY Scooters and other Zero
Electric bikes, bicycles, scooters, etc. |
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| Miscellaneous EV Components |
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Wilde EVolutions / EVParts
"We felt that one of the keys to EV acceptance was changing the public perception of EVs as slow and stodgy. To learn about EV performance, we went racing." Wilde EVolutions has received international recognition for building electric vehicles which are both practical and fun to drive. |
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AeroVironment Inc
Provides information on AeroVironment including our founder, Dr. Paul MacCready. Also included are company history and information on products we offer for sale. |
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BAAT International
Manufactures a variety of components and vehicles. Including electric bicycles and batteries. |
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Electronic Parts On Sale
Alternative energy products at lower than lowest prices with friendly free tech support. Get your best deal then check our site. You'll be more than surprised at what you'll find. |
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Enova Systems
Enova provides the total solution by fully integrating leading edge technology in the development and production of efficient and cost effective drive-train systems and components for electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as fuel cell systems and energy management and storage systems. |
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InnEVations Electric Vehicle
Electric Vehicle (EV) components, kits, & more |
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Ness
Ultracapacitor technology |
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Schock Power Conversion
Offers a small line of EV components. |
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US Electricar
Multiple EV Products. Not much information on this site. |
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California Institute of Technology |
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Carl Hayden Electric Vehicle Program |
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Georgia Tech Electric Vehicle Virtual Testbed |
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Michigan Technological University |
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MIT HEV Team |
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Electric Vehicle Research Institute |
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Virginia Tech Hybrid Car |
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| Competitions & EVents |
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DOE List of Studenrt Competitions:
This Department of Energy site lists student EV and HEV competitions acording to grade level. |
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Electrathon America
Rules and regulations governing formula electrathon class vehicles. |
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EVOdyssey
The coast-to-coast EVOdyssey electric vehicle road trip. The people behind EVOdyssey are dedicated to taking the electric vehicle to the public and integrating electric vehicle technologies into our daily lives. |
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NESEA (TOUR DE SOL)
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association. Sponsors the Tour De Sol. NESEA invites anyone with an electric, hybrid-electric, fuel-cell electric or solar assisted electric vehicle who wishes to showcase their vehicle to the general public. |
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| EV Discussion List |
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Bruce {EVangel} Parmenter, EV List Editor
Free information & links for Electric Vehicles |
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Electric Vehicle Email Discussion List Instructions
The EV Electric Vehicle Discussion Mailing List is intended to provide a forum to discuss |
