UQM Technologies Introduces 145 kW System for Propulsion and Generator Applications
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has released a new motor/generator system for use in electric propulsion applications. The new 145 kW system extends the peak power available in the company’s smaller 280 mm diameter frame size from 125 kW to 145 kW, has a continuous power rating of 85 kW, delivers peak torque of 400 Nm and weighs only 50 kg.
UQM® propulsion systems and generators are available in a variety of power levels in either a 280 mm diameter frame size or a larger 405 mm diameter frame size. The Company’s motor/generator offerings are listed by power level below:
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PowerPhase® Systems - 280 mm diameter |
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System Name |
Length |
Peak |
Continuous |
Peak |
Continuous |
Weight |
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| HiTor 50 | 252 mm L | 50 kW | 30 kW | 440 Nm | 180 Nm | 41 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PowerPhase® 75 |
252 mm L |
75 kW |
45 kW |
240 Nm |
150 Nm |
41 kg |
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| PowerPhase® 125 | 252 mm L | 125 kW | 45 kW | 300 Nm | 150 Nm | 41 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||
| PowerPhase® 145 | 280 mm L | 145 kW | 85 kW | 400 Nm | 250 Nm | 50 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PowerPhase® Systems - 405 mm diameter |
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System Name |
Length |
Peak |
Continuous |
Peak |
Continuous |
Weight |
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PowerPhase® 100 |
241 mm L |
100 kW |
100 kW |
550 Nm |
400 Nm |
86 kg |
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| PowerPhase® 150 | 241 mm L | 150 kW | 100 kW | 650 Nm | 400 Nm | 91 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Company offers a complete line of matching power electronic motor controllers to intelligently manage the operation of its motors and generators, as well as DC-to-DC converter and DC-to-AC inverter power conversion products.
“We are pleased to add the PowerPhase® 145 system to our line-up of electric propulsion systems for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicle applications,” said Jon Lutz, UQM Technologies’ Vice President of Technology. “Originally developed for a high performance passenger automobile, this system delivers exceptional peak power and torque in a compact package. It is also an ideal generator for hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric range extenders due to its high continuous output capability and an operating speed range that matches compact engines.”
UQM Technologies, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of power dense, high efficiency electric motors, generators and power electronic controllers for the automotive, aerospace, medical, military and industrial markets. A major emphasis of the Company is developing products for the alternative energy technologies sector including propulsion systems for electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, under-the-hood power accessories and other vehicle auxiliaries and distributed power generation applications. The Company's headquarters, engineering and product development center and manufacturing operation are located in Frederick, Colorado. For more information on the Company, please visit its website at www.uqm.com.
This Release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. These statements appear in a number of places in this Release and include statements regarding our plans, beliefs or current expectations, including those plans, beliefs and expectations of our officers and directors with respect to, among other things, the development of markets for our products and the adequacy of our cash balances and liquidity to meet future operating needs. Important Risk Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements are contained in our Form 10-Q, filed Jan. 29, 2009, which is available through our website at www.uqm.com or at www.sec.gov.
