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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Zytek has unveiled a fully engineered, electric version of the Mercedes A-Class that it developed in just ten weeks. Designed to demonstrate the capability of the company’s production-ready 55kW E-Drive electric powertrain, the five-seat electric family car project is a Zytek in-house activity and is entirely independent of Mercedes-Benz.

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AUGUST 17, 2011

By working closely with Zytek and Radshape, who already have considerable expertise in this field, we aim to make this a realistic concept that could lead to further developments if demand and other factors prove favorable. This is an exciting investigation into the potential for a zero-emissions Morgan with near supercar performance.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Separately, SKF announced that it has been chosen by Zytek Engineering to supply customized and standard deep groove ball bearings to the electric motor generator unit and the intermediate shaft of the new Ginetta-Zytek GZ09HS racing car. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 7, 2009

Zytek Automotive has been developing the KERS electric motor and power electronics used by the Vodafone McLarnen-Mercedes F1 team in their recent win in the Hungarian Grand Prix ( earlier post )—the first victory for a KERS-equipped car—in close technical partnership with Mercedes-Benz HighPerformanceEngines. gain per lap.

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MARCH 11, 2012

The Morgan Plus E electric sports car features a five-speed manual gearbox and was designed by Morgan with the support of British technology specialists Zytek and Radshape. The Morgan Plus E concept will be powered by a derivative of Zytek’s production 70kW E-Drive, providing 300 N·m of torque. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Bill Gibson Chairman, Zytek Automotive; Lord Drayson , Science and Innovation Minister; and Gordon Murray, Chief Executive and Technical Director, Gordon Murray Design. 27 project are Gordon Murray Design as the lead organization and Zytek Automotive Limited. 27 is all about sustainable, low energy process by design.

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MAY 29, 2010

The three major elements of the third-generation Zytek EV powertrain are the inverter and powertrain related electronics (top), the transmission (middle) and the air-cooled motor (right). Gordon Murray Design has announced the specification and performance targets for the T.27 This is the configuration that will power the T.27

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Specialist engineering consultancy Drive System Design (DSD) has been named as a member of the £16-million, 27-month Evoque_e program ( earlier post ) to develop new modular hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric vehicle (BEV) technology. Click to enlarge. Electric (Battery) Motors Transmissions'

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FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Eco City Vehicles PLC (ECV), a developer and supplier of eco-friendly commercial vehicles and the London licensed taxi, launched an all-electric prototype of the London-licensed Mercedes Vito taxi, developed by a consortium of companies including ECV’s manufacturing partner Penso, Mercedes Benz UK and Zytek Automotive. million (US$3.9-million)

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Taxi London Mercedes Zytek 210

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JUNE 3, 2010

Vocis Driveline Controls contributes its control software and electronic hardware design skills, while Oerlikon Graziano contributes its transmission design and manufacturing expertise.

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MARCH 29, 2010

A prototype electric version of the Mercedes Vito Taxi designed and built in six months by a consortium of British technology companies—Zytek, Valence Technology, Penso and Mercedes-Benz UK ( earlier post )—is ready for trials.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The partners include Zytek Automotive, GKN Driveline, Motor Design Limited, AVL, Drive System Design, Williams Advanced Engineering, Delta Motorsport, Tata Steel, Bristol University, Cranfield University and Newcastle University. Jaguar Land Rover will contribute £4 million (US$6.3

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

As the leader of work streams associated with APU design and waste energy recovery and storage, Ricardo has been responsible for the coordination and hosting of this project dissemination conference.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

Designed and manufactured by Italian drivetrain specialist Oerlikon Graziano with UK control systems specialist Vocis (itself part-owned by Oerlikon Graziano), the concept is intended to increase vehicle range or to allow reduced battery pack size, as well as providing improved low-speed pull away and higher-speed cruising. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

The Concept_e partners include Zytek Automotive, GKN Driveline, Motor Design Limited, AVL, Drive System Design, Williams Advanced Engineering, Delta Motorsport, Tata Steel, Bristol University, Cranfield University and Newcastle University. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 30, 2010

27 City Car from Gordon Murray Design have been revealed. The pure electric drive vehicle has been designed to fully optimise packaging, weight and performance. It is powered by a third generation Zytek powertrain with a 25kW motor and a 12kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The specification and performance targets of the T.27

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JUNE 9, 2015

Evolute Drives, incorporated as a separate entity by its sister company Drive System Design (DSD) ( earlier post ), is seeking investors to help commercialize its high efficiency MSYS multi-speed transmission system for hybrids and electric vehicles. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. —Alex Tylee-Birdsall. —Alex Tylee-Birdsall.

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MAY 28, 2010

UK automotive design company, Gordon Murray Design has announced the specification and performance targets for its new T.27 Tags: Electric cars design Zytek electric car fuding Gordon Murray grant partners T.27 27 electric city car. The firm says that a UK partner or consortium to produce the [.].

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Green Cars News

MARCH 9, 2012

One of the most interesting new electric models at the Geneva Motor Show was an electric sportscar, designed by British manufacturer Morgan. Called the Morgan Plus E, the concept car is based on British company’s lightweight aluminium chassis, revised to incorporate a Zytek-produced 70kW 300Nm electric motor. "We

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

27 project the electric city car will be sustainably manufactured, and is led by a consortium that includes Gordon Murray Design and Zytek Automotive Limited with technical support from Michelin Plc and Continental Corporation, as well as sub-contractors Vocis Driveline Controls, VCA UK, ENAX and MIRA Limited. Known as the T.27

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APRIL 28, 2009

Zytek (a UK based company) make the motor and drivetrain for it. The first one was the Zytek design you mentioned, but this is a 2nd "new and improved" design from Tesla, with more power, higher speed and greater range. This must be some kind of private venture.

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