Translogic Takes In SEMA
Nov 19, 2010
- The Mission One PLE (PLE stands for Premium Limited Edition) electric motorcycle is almost the perfect blending of advanced technology with the expected SEMA speed tweaks. Built by Mission Motors in San Francisco, the Mission One looks futuristic and delivers the performance of today's sport bikes. Top Speed is 150 mph and the AC induction motor delivers 120 lb-ft of torque. To make sure the PLE delivers stopping power and handling on par with gasoline powered sport bikes, Mission Motors gave it adjustable Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes, and Marchesini wheels. Mission One is also developing other electric vehicle technologies such as drive systems, energy storage and software integration.
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- The Mission One PLE (PLE stands for Premium Limited Edition) electric motorcycle is almost the perfect blending of advanced technology with the expected SEMA speed tweaks. Built by Mission Motors in San Francisco, the Mission One looks futuristic and delivers the performance of today's sport bikes. Top Speed is 150 mph and the AC induction motor delivers 120 lb-ft of torque. To make sure the PLE delivers stopping power and handling on par with gasoline powered sport bikes, Mission Motors gave it adjustable Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes, and Marchesini wheels. Mission One is also developing other electric vehicle technologies such as drive systems, energy storage and software integration.
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- Wattshocks are similar in principle to the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car featured in Translogic episode 7.3. Both recapture kinetic energy that's usually lost as heat, but where the 911 race car recaptures it from braking, Wattshocks uses the up and down motion of a shock absorber and converts that energy to electricity. That electricity can then be sent to the battery pack of a hybrid or electric vehicle or can be used to power a conventional electrical system. The best application is large truck fleets, but at $2,500 per shock, they're not inexpensive.
- Wattshocks are similar in principle to the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car featured in Translogic episode 7.3. Both recapture kinetic energy that's usually lost as heat, but where the 911 race car recaptures it from braking, Wattshocks uses the up and down motion of a shock absorber and converts that energy to electricity. That electricity can then be sent to the battery pack of a hybrid or electric vehicle or can be used to power a conventional electrical system. The best application is large truck fleets, but at $2,500 per shock, they're not inexpensive.
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- The Peraves E-Tracer is an electric powered vehicle. Technically, it's a motorcycle, but it does have an enclosed body and seating for two people. Based on the gasoline powered Monotracer, the X-Tracer team won a $2.5 million X-Prize award in the Alternative Tandem class. X-Prize winners were required to build production capable cars that achieve 100 mpg or the electric equivalent. Peraves says the E-Tracer's goal is to provide a zero-emissions vehicle that's able to carry two passengers and a weekend's worth of luggage. Top speed is 120 mph but the company says it wants to build a high performance version capable of 200 mph. E-Tracer range is about 150 miles from its 200 pounds of batteries.
- The Peraves E-Tracer is an electric powered vehicle. Technically, it's a motorcycle, but it does have an enclosed body and seating for two people. Based on the gasoline powered Monotracer, the X-Tracer team won a $2.5 million X-Prize award in the Alternative Tandem class. X-Prize winners were required to build production capable cars that achieve 100 mpg or the electric equivalent. Peraves says the E-Tracer's goal is to provide a zero-emissions vehicle that's able to carry two passengers and a weekend's worth of luggage. Top speed is 120 mph but the company says it wants to build a high performance version capable of 200 mph. E-Tracer range is about 150 miles from its 200 pounds of batteries.
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- Li-ion Motors' Wave II is a $2.5 million X-Prize winner, this one in the Alternative Side by Side class. It's a battery powered vehicle that Li-ion says can go 120 miles between charges. Unlike the Very Light Car, the Wave II includes a few creature comforts including air-conditioning, satellite navigation and power windows. The company says it plans to build and sell electric cars just like the Wave II. Projected price is about $40,000.
- Li-ion Motors' Wave II is a $2.5 million X-Prize winner, this one in the Alternative Side by Side class. It's a battery powered vehicle that Li-ion says can go 120 miles between charges. Unlike the Very Light Car, the Wave II includes a few creature comforts including air-conditioning, satellite navigation and power windows. The company says it plans to build and sell electric cars just like the Wave II. Projected price is about $40,000.
