On-Road

• LSV/NEV (Low Speed or Neighborhood Electric Vehicle)

  LSV/NEV machines are cars that are, typically, similar in construction to traditional golf cars and are capable of driving at speeds up to 25 MPH. Most of these machines are designed with SEM motor technology, but more and more OEMs are choosing AC technology because of its inherent benefits, like being able to maintain speed while traveling up hills.

• MSV (Medium Speed Vehicle)

  Medium Speed Vehicles are electric cars capable of speeds up to 35 MPH, and intended to operate in large cities where higher speeds are not needed. While the majority of these machines utilize AC motor technology, OEMs are beginning to explore PMAC technology as a direct drive solution. The PMAC technology may allow for the removal of the gear reduction and transaxle, but its cost-effectiveness is yet to be seen for this industry.

• HSV (High Speed Vehicle)

  High Speed Vehicles are electric cars capable of speeds greater than 65mph. While the majority of these machines utilize high voltage AC motor technology (IGBT based), the use of light weight materials such as extruded aluminum and carbon fiber have allowed for much lower vehicle weights, and as a result OEMs are exploring utilizing lower voltage (MOSFET based) systems. This is allowing OEMs the ability to use lower priced controller options, and thus translating to a much lower vehicle cost. OEMs are also beginning to explore PMAC technology as a direct drive solution. The PMAC technology may allow for the removal of the gear reduction and transaxle, but its cost-effectiveness is yet to be seen for this industry.