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UQM Technologies 100 KW Propulsion Motor and Controller For Bus Applications

UQM Technologies has developed a 100 kW electric motor and controller system for bus applications. The motor can provide up to 100 kW of continuous power and 550 Nm of torque, and the controller can operate from 240-420 VDC input. Phoenix Motorcars has ordered 500 of these systems, allowing UQM to invest in tooling and production equipment to lower costs. This proven system is well-suited for hybrid or fuel cell buses due to UQM's experience providing electric drive systems for over 30 hybrid buses for Denver's transportation system.

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UQM Technologies 100 KW Propulsion Motor and Controller For Bus Applications

UQM Technologies has developed a 100 kW electric motor and controller system for bus applications. The motor can provide up to 100 kW of continuous power and 550 Nm of torque, and the controller can operate from 240-420 VDC input. Phoenix Motorcars has ordered 500 of these systems, allowing UQM to invest in tooling and production equipment to lower costs. This proven system is well-suited for hybrid or fuel cell buses due to UQM's experience providing electric drive systems for over 30 hybrid buses for Denver's transportation system.

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THE POWER IN POWER TECHNOLOGY

UQM Technologies 100 kW Propulsion Motor and Controller for Bus Applications
Jon Lutz Director of Engineering UQM Technologies, Inc.

Company Background
THE POWER IN POWER TECHNOLOGY

UQM is a developer and manufacturer of complete electric drive systems


In business since 1967, focus on electric drives since 1984 Traditionally an R&D organization, transition to manufacturing began in 1998, with several products now in volume production (thousands per year) Motor products focus on brushless permanent magnet technology up to 150 kW (200 hp) Vehicle experience includes buses, on-road cars and trucks, and off-road military and agricultural equipment Products also include DC/DC and DC/AC inverters

PowerPhase 100 Specification - Motor


THE POWER IN POWER TECHNOLOGY

100 kW peak power (being increased to 150 kW) 550 N-m peak torque (being increased to 650 N-m) 55-100 kW continuous power 5000 RPM top speed (suitable for single stage gear reduction)

PowerPhase 100 Specification - Controller


THE POWER IN POWER TECHNOLOGY

240 to 420 VDC input (reconfigurable for 500 to 850 VDC) Three-Phase IGBT power with Sine-Wave drive Torque/Speed/Voltage selectable control

PowerPhase 100 Production Catalyst


THE POWER IN POWER TECHNOLOGY

Phoenix Motorcars has ordered 500 systems, creating the opportunity to set up production equipment and tooling Investment in component tooling Production assembly equipment Lower pricing in 2008 due to investments

Phoenix Motorcars Electric SUV/SUT


THE POWER IN POWER TECHNOLOGY

Climate Control Power Steering

Motor Driveshaft Battery Tray Controller Brakes

Application within Buses


THE POWER IN POWER TECHNOLOGY

Two 100 kW motors are generally appropriate for 35-40 buses (series hybrid or fuel cell) One 100 kW motor is appropriate for parallel hybrid systems Motors may drive individual wheels through gear reductions Motors may be oriented in-line to drive an axle

UQM Bus Experience


THE POWER IN POWER TECHNOLOGY

Electric machines and controllers for the Denver Regional Transportation Districts hybrid bus fleet (36 buses) Selected to provide prototypes to Mobile Energy Solutions for an advanced fuel cell bus Electric motors and controllers for the AVS bus fleet Participant in the Advanced Technology Transit Bus (ATTB) program in 1996 Electric drive systems for a prototype hybrid Orion bus, put into service in 1994

Conclusions
THE POWER IN POWER TECHNOLOGY

UQMs investment in the manufacturing of a proven drive system will make a good candidate for advanced buses of all types (hybrid or fuel cell) Leveraging this system for cars, trucks, and buses will benefit all users with low-cost, proven propulsion Please contact UQM for additional information: - Jon Lutz, Director of Engineering: jlutz@uqm.com - Andrew Roberts, Sales Engineer: aroberts@uqm.com - Phone Number: 303-278-2002

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