December 2007 Archives

2007 is almost over so to wrap up the year, we've decided to make a chart of all the major motor controllers that were available for purchase in 2007.  This should prove to be a good reference to people still planning their EV or others who are looking to upgrade.  The types of controllers covered are for DC series-wound motors and AC motors.  The major manufacturers this year are Alltrax, Cafe Electric, Curtis and Zapi.  We searched for information on DC Power's controllers but either they are no longer in business or they have no working website anymore.  Read more to see the chart!

Toshiba announced Monday in this press release the commercial release of the SCiB (Super Charge Ion Battery).  The battery's selling points are that it can recharge to 90% capacity in less than five minutes, it's safe and it has a 10-year lifespan.  It can also operate down to -30 celcius (-22F).  This means that it would apply well to an Electric Vehicle type application, but is a five minute charge feasible for an EV?