- This is Raser Technologies Symetron AC Induction Motor-based P-50 Hybrid Propulsion Integrated Starter Alternator (ISA) Drive System.
At 107mm (4.2 inches) in length and weighing only 30kg, the P-50 motor demonstrates 48kW of peak power, 230Nm of peak torque, and a peak efficiency of 94%. As a generator the P-50 produces 20kW of power.
Possible uses include hybrid cars and replacing the starter/generator pair in existing ICE cars. Hey, a 66lb generator that produces 20kw? A guy could have some fun with that… - Speaking of fun here’s a series of pictures from Bill Dennis showing his new angle-iron battery racks. Hey, did someone get lithium batteries for Christmas?? You’ll also notice that he’s removed the vacuum assist (replaced it with a non-vacuum-assist master cylinder from an ‘87 Civic)
- Not really a surprise, but Summer gasoline prices are expected to be higher than last year’s.
- Ford is really trying to help you buy one of their hybrids by foregoing interest for five years.
- Do any of you folks in the Northeast know of an old Ford Probe GT, around 1990? I’m looking for a parts car to get the rear disc brake system out of. Any experience with online junkyard/parts places that deal in this kind of stuff?
