I don't get it. There is no mention of the hybrid motorcycle on the ecycle web page.
Odd, innit? Terry On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 9:50 AM, Jones Beene <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Jeff, > > If they are open to it, and you are up for it - why not take a web-cam, > voice recorder,etc. and interview the company spokesperson, etc. and get it > all out there on the net. Perhaps if there is a local journalist that you > know - get him/her to come along for a joint story. I am almost positivie > that Stirling Allen would be willing to put it up on a PESN webpage. > > Good PR for the company, and the Chamber of Commerce loves this kind of > thing and there is a high level of interest from a lot of "green" groups - > and from motorcycle enthusiasts. Unless they are ultra secret, the company > should be delighted. > > I am actually a bit surprised that this company is not better known. They do > not do enough PR on their own - for sure. > > Jones > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Jeff Fink <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Ecycle is only 15 mi from my house. I suppose I could visit them sometime. > Is there anything in particular you would like me to look for or ask them if > I go? > > > > Jeff > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Jones Beene [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 1:57 PM > To: vortex > Subject: [Vo]:Hybrid eCycle & great company > > > > http://www.hybrid-vehicles.net/ecycle-hybrid-motorcycles.htm > > This company - eCycle is a fabulous new up-and-coming company. That > assessment is based on looking at their product line and technology. I have > no idea if they are making money or not, or if the stock is worth > investing-in. > > http://ecycle.com/index.html > > Based on their "potential" of where they are now and what is on the horizon > - I think of them as a possible candidate for the "new Honda" of the 21st > Century ... even though the old-Honda will probably have a thing or two to > say about that. In fact if the old-Honda is smart, they will buy these guys > out now before they can steal way too much market share. > > eCycle is located in Temple PA, and has has made their reputation recently > in developing a line of unique low voltage brushless motors and generators - > somewhat reminiscent of the CSIRO design which is almost 99% efficient in > converting electrical current into torque (at least at its preferred > rotational speed). > > "For decades, brushless motors have been recognized as an advanced > technology that converts power more efficiently and more reliably than > conventional motors. eCycle has focused its efforts on producing efficient, > commercially viable brushless motors and generators and the related > electronics, in the 1-10kW performance range." > > [the weak point of 'brushless' previously (pre-2002) had been in the > switching electronics - i.e. the silicon] > > "Unlike other brushless motors, eCycle's SolidSlot™ operates at low > voltages (12-36VDC) and high current (up to 450A). A combination of > characteristics make eCycle's product ideal for mobile applications: > efficiency, ruggedness, power density and attractive cost factor, > particularly when reliability and minimization of maintenance are > important." > > Jones > > BTW - This page seems to be the key to the success of this motor's silicon > design: > > http://ecycle.com/Twostage.html
