See Gizmag.com for a report on a light weight high rpm electric powerplant.
http://www.gizmag.com/yamaha-motive-cit ... ain/30948/ http://www.gizmag.com/yamaha-motive-cit ... ain/30948/
ZYTEC Electric Engines can be seen at:
http://www.zytekautomotive.co.uk/ http://www.zytekautomotive.co.uk/
25kw, Twin 25kw, 70kw, 120kw and 170kw
http://www.gizmag.com/yamaha-motive-cit ... pictures#5
“Yamaha wanted the vehicle to reflect the company’s reputation for outstanding engines,” according to Zytek Marketing Director Steve Tremble. “Interpreting this in an electric vehicle has driven excellence in performance and driveability, as well as in weight reduction and efficiency, building on the potential of iStream to deliver an agile drivers’ car as well as maximizing the range.”
http://www.gizmag.com/yamaha-motive-cit ... ictures#10
Zytek will supply Yamaha with the electric motor, Vocis single speed reduction gearbox, and an Electronic Vehicle Control Module (EVCM) which includes thermal management within the decision-making algorithms.