SAKOR Technologies, Inc., a leader in hybrid
vehicle drivetrain testing, announces that it has designed and installed a
complete turnkey Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Test System for UQM Technologies,
Inc., a developer and manufacturer of innovative, power-dense, high-efficiency
electric propulsion systems. Longmont, Colorado-based UQM will use the system
to test
its line of inverters and traction motors for use in hybrid and electric
vehicles for the automotive, commercial truck, bus, and military markets.
The turnkey Hybrid and Electric Vehicle
Test System is extremely energy efficient and can effectively perform all types
of performance and durability cycling, including complex profiles and road load
simulations. At its heart is SAKOR’s innovative 165 kilowatt, 12,000 RPM, AccuDyne AC Dynamometer,
a 4-quadrant dyno which offers full motoring and loading capabilities.
The complete system also includes a 225 kilowatt
high voltage battery simulator, ideal for conducting research and development,
performance evaluation, and durability testing of high voltage DC power
systems. It can be used for both battery testing and simulating high voltage
batteries while conducting hybrid vehicle driveline and inverter system
testing.
The high voltage battery test system uses
a high-efficiency, line-regenerative DC power source, resulting in a very power
efficient unit, minimizing electricity usage, lowering operating costs, and
providing an extremely environmentally friendly “green” profile. During
discharge modes, absorbed power is regenerated back to the AC mains instead of
being dissipated as wasted heat, which is common practice among other battery
testing systems. This innovative method generates greater power efficiency and measurably
reduces overall operating costs.
The test system is driven by a DynoLAB™
EM controller, which automates all types of performance, durability, and
continuous cycling operations, including full road load simulation. The
completely integrated test system is capable of testing complete hybrid
drivelines and subsystems, with or without actual batteries in circuit. The system can be configured to provide
dynamic response for such situations as voltage sags and current surges, just
as would typically be seen in-vehicle. Unlike the performance of an actual
battery, the simulator output remains repeatable from cycle to cycle, regardless
of charge state, resulting in more consistent and accurate test data.
About
SAKOR Technologies, Inc.
SAKOR Technologies, Inc. is a recognized
leader in the manufacture and development of reliable and cost-effective
automated test instrumentation systems for a wide range of applications. For
over 25 years, the company has been providing quality products and superior
customer service to a variety of markets including automotive, performance racing,
military, aerospace, marine, heavy equipment, electric motor, consumer
appliance and more.
For more information, contact us at
517-332-7256, via e-mail at: info@SAKOR.com, or visit
SAKOR’s website at www.sakor.com.
About UQM Technologies,
Inc.
UQM Technologies is a
developer and manufacturer of power-dense, high-efficiency electric motors,
generators and power electronic controllers for the automotive, aerospace,
military and industrial markets. A major emphasis for UQM is developing
products for the alternative-energy technologies sector, including propulsion
systems for electric, hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell
electric vehicles, under-the-hood power accessories and other vehicle
auxiliaries. UQM headquarters, engineering, product development center and
manufacturing operation are located in Longmont, Colorado. Please visit www.uqm.com for more information.
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