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Inverters, ultracapacitors and world records at LCV2015

 

PRESS RELEASE: 14 August 2015                                                                                                               LCV 2015: Stand: C3-223 


Three reasons to visit APC at LCV 2015

  1. VISEDO electric and hybrid drivetrain product launch

  2. New game changing ultracapacitors

  3. WinVIP passes to 2016 electric drag bike world speed challenge
     

         

APC HiRel,a business unit of Advanced Power Components, will be launching two new product ranges at LCV 2015. VISEDO electric and hybrid drivetrain products and IoxusTitan™ high temperature ultracapacitors both provide automotive engineers with new solutions to improve the performance and efficiency of on- and off-road vehicles.

New: Visedo electric and hybrid drivetrain products

Visedo electric and hybrid drivetrain products are key to the hybrid and electric vehicle market. PowerSERIES components have been specifically developed for use in harsh environments to meet the heavy duty requirements found in off-highway machines, marine vessels and bus applications.

The range, which is now available with full, nationwide engineering support from APC HiRel, includes all essential components required to convert traditional drivetrains into electric or hybrid electric units, with a power range of 30-500 kW. Visedo Marine hybrid and electric drivetrain components are available with a power range of up to 1.6 MW.

New: IoxusTitan™ high temperature ultracapacitors

Designed and manufactured in North America, IoxusTitan™ high temperatureultracapacitors are now available in the UK through APC HiRel. Optimised for the highest performance with the lowest possible resistance, IoxusTitan™ high temperatureultracapacitors can be used over a temperature range of -55°C to +85°C. Lightweight, compact, long lasting and 95% recyclable, they drastically increase system peak power when combined with other energy sources.

Ioxus Ultracapacitors' super-fast energy charging and delivery times make them ideal for use within hybrid systems, taking the strain from standard batteries during start up phases. This can significantly extend battery life without a drop in performance during lower temperature conditions.

The Ioxus range offers the broadest cell product line available, including both standard and custom made ultracapacitor modules.

Competition: win passes to 2016 electric drag bike world record attempt

IoxusTitan™ high temperature ultracapacitors, supplied by APC HiRel, are a critical feature of a new drag bike being designed to break the electric drag bike world record. Visitors to the stand can see the UK's previous record breaking bike, see the engineering plans and innovations for the new bike - and are invited take part in a draw to win two passes to the 2016 record attempt at Santa Pod.

  • 2011: Phil Edwards of Weald Technology set the UK electric drag bike record, recording a time of 14.124 seconds for a standing ¼ mile.

  • 2012: an American bike smashed the record in half, recording a time of 6.940 seconds.

  • 2016: Phil and his design team from Kingston University plan to reclaim the title with a target time of 6 seconds for a standing ¼ mile.

The instant power delivered by the Ioxus ultracapacitors is an important innovation on this latest design.

Ends

The following Images can be downloaded using the links below:

  1. Visedo PowerMASTER Inverter

  2. Ioxus high temperature ultracapacitors

  3. Weald E drag bike (2011) 

Contact details

For more information, visitwww.apc-hirel.co.ukor contact Adrienne Robins at Green Tiger Communications: 07855 643094,Adrienne@greentigercommunications.co.uk.

Notes to editors

LCV 2015 takes place on 9 and 10 September 2015 at Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire. It is the UK's premier low carbon vehicle event, showcasing the best practice and technology innovations.

APC-HiRel is the sole UK distributor for both Visedo and Ioxus products.

APC HiRel is the business on which Advanced Power Components was formed in 1982. From its head office in Kent, the HiRel team works with a nationwide high reliability customer base.

APC-HiRel is technical distributor of electronic components and is AS9120, ISO9001:2008 and IECQ (CECC) accredited.