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Winners of Future of Electric Vehicles Awards 2010
Recognizing Company Development and Success
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New Vehicle Application Award - land, water or air |
This award was given to an actual commercial success with an end-product (in the last 24 months, December 2008 - December 2010). Judges looked for success in terms of products sold and revenues generated.
The New Vehicle Application Category was awarded to Tamarack Lake Electric Boat Company, the developers of the Loon Solar Boat.
The company developed a vessel that leaves no mark on the water other than the gentle wake that trails behind. Founder, Montgomery Gisborne says "recreational boating enjoyed without environmental repercussions", this is the philosophy behind the Tamarack Lake Electric Boat Company and vision of company.
Tamarack is revolutionising the boating industry with the Loon, the first commercially-available recreational solar-powered electric boat on the market. Already sold in the U.S, Canada, Mexico and Belize, the Loon is a stylishly innovative boat powered by photovoltaic cells. The hull is made of bio-composite materials which have a low embodied energy. Pollutants and toxins emitted from conventional recreational boats have severe implications on the ecosystem; many are still powered by highly-polluting 2-stroke outboard motors.
In 2009, Tamarack built a solar-powered boat called the Osprey. The third generation of Loon solar boat is about to start production in Western New York in 2010.
Read the article at Electric Vehicles Research
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Imaginative Vehicle Award - land, water or air |
This award was given to a company which had developed and launched an imaginative vehicle either for land, water or air (in the last 24 months, December 2008 - December 2010) and was in the process of bringing it to market. The category was assessed on the technical development of the product, its market potential, and benefits it brings over alternatives.
The Imaginative Vehicle category was received by Revolution Motors' who's vision is to offer the average citizen an experience of "Independent Energy"; a capability, a lifestyle, and a driving experience beyond the current automotive paradigm.
Revolution's first vehicle "Dagne" is a three-wheel (two wheels in front, one in back) high-performance electric vehicle. Patented technology allows Dagne to achieve amazing handling by actually leaning into turns, a driving experience which the company claims is more like flying, with crisp road-hugging capability and smooth, quiet acceleration taking you from 0-60mph in a mere 5 seconds with a top speed of over 100mph.
Dagne's 40-mile daily commute is recharged by a small, inexpensive solar panel on the roof of your home. Travel ranges from 100 miles on solo electric power, to over 600 miles with the onboard flex-fuel hybrid generator. As a hybrid Dagne boasts an impressive 150mpg.
Read the whole article at Electric Vehicles Research
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New Component or Material Technology Award |
This award was given to the most significant technical development over the last 24 months (December 2008 - December 2010) in the field of component or material development.
The New Components or Materials Technology category was awarded to Levant Power Corporation for their GenShock system.
Levant Power has developed a patented means of converting wasted suspension motion into electricity. When used in vehicular applications, GenShock simultaneously provides energy and computer-controlled damping capability. The technology takes the place of traditional passive shock absorbers and turns bumps in the road into meaningful electricity that can be used to improve fuel economy, power on-board systems, improve hybrid range, and deliver significant ride and handling benefits.
The technology leverages existing shock components, extending product life by reducing operating temperatures over traditional shocks and by using enhancements to proven components such as critical seals and fluids. Recent trends in the suspension industry are towards premium "semi-active" shocks - a capability GenShock delivers while generating energy.
Read the article at Electric Vehicles Research
Submission Instruction
Recognizing Company Development and Success
The IDTechEx Future of Electric Vehicles Awards recognizes company development and success. The award ceremony will be held at the special awards dinner on December 7, 2010
The Awards are hosted by IDTechEx, a leader in providing independent global research and analysis on the development and applications involved in the Future of Electric Vehicles. If you would like your company to be recognized for outstanding achievements in one of the following categories, simply follow the instructions below. Any company operating within the Electric Vehicles industry is welcome to apply.
You can enter one or multiple of the following categories - please complete one form for each:
1. Imaginative Vehicle Award - land, water or air
This award will be given to a company which has developed and launched an imaginative vehicle either for land, water or air (in the last 24 months, December 2008 - December 2010) and is in the process of bringing it to market. The category will be assessed on the technical development of the product, its market potential, and benefits it brings over alternatives.
2. New Vehicle Application Award - land, water or air
This is the award given to an actual commercial success with an end-product (in the last 24 months, December 2008 - December 2010). Judges will look for success in terms of products sold and revenues generated.
3. New Component or Material Technology Award
This award will be given to the most significant technical development over the last 24 months (December 2008 - December 2010) in the field of component or material development.
How to Enter
All submissions must be received by Monday 22nd November 2010 and emailed directly to Teresa Henry at t.henry@IDTechEx.com.
In order to enter the awards please submit the following details in a word document - one submission for each award:The judges may ask for further details of submissions. Submissions should not contain confidential data. The winners will be the only companies named - other companies that apply will not be named.
Please complete the application form following the instructions:
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If you need further information, please contact Teresa Henry at t.henry@IDTechEx.com or call +44 (0) 1223 813 273.
