Green Car Congress

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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Zytek Concept Motor Motors 236

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2009

Corsa Motorsports’ Ginetta-Zytek 09HS prototype will compete for the first time in hybrid configuration this weekend at Lime Rock Park for the American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix. Corsa’s Ginetta-Zytek has been officially homologated as a hybrid. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. This has been a long time coming.

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Zytek Hybrid Li-ion Legal 150

Green Car Congress

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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Zytek Cars Li-ion Electrical 273

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

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). 27 is being developed by a consortium led by Gordon Murray, with Zytek Automotive Limited. This is the configuration that will power the T.27

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Zytek Li-ion Cars Electric 210

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JUNE 29, 2011

27 electric vehicle program, Zytek released more details regarding the electric drivetrain developed for use in this lightweight vehicle. The program took only 17 months, including the design and build of a completely new electric powertrain by Zytek Automotive Ltd, one of the consortium partners. 27 was a £9-million (US$14.4

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Zytek Li-ion Low Cost Design 218

Green Car Congress

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. By lowering the centre of gravity, the low mounting point also improves vehicle stability and ride quality.

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Taxi London Zytek Li-ion 199