“The first vehicles to use lithium-ion batteries will come in 2009,” contemplated Ric Fullop, a thirty plus entrepreneur and an electrical engineer. But here it is already. This is the first of its kind (electric car) to use lithium ion batteries. About 9 patents are pending for this invention is simply remarkable.
Daren Luedtke, president and chief executive officer of Luedtke Enterprises of Wright County, has invented an electric car that can run 500 miles once fully charged which takes just about eight hours.
This electro-magnetic engine that powers the van comprises two main components – electro-magnetic transmission and variable speed belt-driven transmission, cost the inventor two hundred thousand dollars to build.
In addition, there is a battery pack at the back of the van and a programmable computer that monitors the user’s inputs such as amperage, voltage etc. “All you do is turn the key on, and you start the electric motor with this throttle and then if I were to step on the gas pedal it engages the electromagnetic transmission and I start moving forward,” Luedtke said as he demonstrated the van today for a group of area residents. He demonstrated the same on a Yamaha bike also.
Considering the high cost of biofuels, looks like the electric car is the best alternative to petrol driven cars.
Nonetheless, these electric cars are subject to skepticism with respect to the noise produced and energy consumed. While Leudtke is trying to take the idea to top manufacturers, looks like the baby hasn’t grown enough to hit the roads.
via: Engadget
