| What Series Hybrids Are |
Series hybrids use electric drives powered by a single-speed internal combustion engine. Chorus Meshcon can enable hybrid vehicles to surpass conventional vehicles on cost, fuel efficiency and overall performance. |
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| What Series Hybrids Offer |
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| How Different Motor Technologies Stack Up | ||||
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| Power in a Compact Package |
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| Permanent Magnet (PM) Drive | ||||
| AC Induction Drives | ||||
| Other Technologies | ||||
| Chorus Meshcon - Power | x |
Chorus motors offer 10 times the overload torque of a traditional AC induction drive.
Your vehicle, of whatever size, can have remarkable torque in a compact package.
| Chorus Meshcon - Stamina | x |
Chorus motors are based on AC induction technology. Unlike Permanent Magnet machines, their performance is not significantly constrained by overheating.
They don't need another engine for increased load.
| Chorus Meshcon - Cost | x |
Chorus motors don't use rare earths and can be manufactured by your existing suppliers under license.
Your costs can be lower and more predictable.
| Chorus Meshcon - Simplicity | x |
| Permanent Magnet - Stamina | x |
PM Machines overheat at highway speeds. Under increased load they require internal combustion engines to pitch in.
| Permanent Magnet - Cost | x |
PM Machines require rare earths which are costly and have sourcing risks.
| Permanent Magnet - Simplicity | x |
PM Machines can't be used for series hybrids, as they require cumbersome drivetrains, transmissions, and cooling systems.
| AC Induction - Power | x |
Conventional AC induction machines can either be small, or powerful. Chorus can be both.
| AC Induction - Simplicity | x |
Conventional AC induction machines require complicated gearing to reduce motor size.
| Other Technologies - Simplicity | x |
Other technologies often require serious engineering compromises, making for more complex systems.
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