Firm touts scooter with nano-boosted motor

June 26, 2009: KLD Energy Technologies is launching US sales of an electric scooter based on an transmissionless motor system that uses a nanocomposite material to boost energy efficiency.

The firm’s “Neue” motor, which it says can reach speeds of up to 65mph (Twice that of other electric motors) and a range of 100mi on a standard lithium battery, is built on a nanocrystalline composite material that the company says conducts energy up to 10× more efficiently than iron-core motors (2500Hz vs. 250Hz), with no need for additional cooling systems.

With a high frequency and low RP the motor does not require a transmission, and enables the scooter to achieve speeds and performance levels comparable to gas-powered vehicles, the firm says.

Base price for the scooter is $3288, plus a $500 reservation; deliveries are slated to start in 3Q10.

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