UQM system to power Australian test fleet

The UQM Technologies’ PowerPhase Select 145 electric propulsion system has been selected by EV Engineering to power its proof-of-concept fleet of Australian-built EV Commodore electric vehicles (EV). The project is converting a fleet of locally manufactured Holden Commodore passenger cars to proof-of-concept fully-electric vehicles by June 2012, to demonstrate the technical viability and attractiveness to customers of a full-size electric car. If successful, technologies used in the project could be conside
April 25, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The 5231 UQM Technologies’ PowerPhase Select 145 electric propulsion system has been selected by EV Engineering to power its proof-of-concept fleet of Australian-built EV Commodore electric vehicles (EV). The project is converting a fleet of locally manufactured Holden Commodore passenger cars to proof-of-concept fully-electric vehicles by June 2012, to demonstrate the technical viability and attractiveness to customers of a full-size electric car. If successful, technologies used in the project could be considered for possible future mass production.

The EV Commodore electric vehicle project is led by 5232 EV Engineering, is a collaborative venture between leading Australian automotive suppliers including Air International, 3405 Bosch, 3402 Continental and 5233 Futuris; along with leading industrial company GE, and electric car infrastructure provider, 909 Better Place, to develop a proof-of-concept electric vehicle for the Australian market.

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