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2006 Motor Drive Systems
Technology Innovation of the Year Award
Award Recipient: Raser Technologies,
Inc.
The Frost & Sullivan 2006 Technology
Innovation of the Year Award in the
field of Motor Drive Systems is
presented to Raser Technologies, Inc. of
Provo, Utah, for its work developing and
innovating the Symetron™ AC Induction
-based Hybrid drive system technology.
This innovation represents a significant
step forward in reducing dependency on
oil by harnessing clean renewable
electric power for transportation.
The Symetron motor and controller system
provides improvements over conventional
electric motors – increased power, a
lower cost per kilowatt, higher
reliability, and high torque density
from an economical AC induction design.
This makes it suitable for use in a wide
range of electric and hybrid vehicles
such as cars, buses, and trucks.
Raser's Drive Systems incorporate its
patent pending Symetron control software
and motor designs. Raser’s Symetron P-50
Integrated Starter Alternator(ISA) is
low cost, high torque electric drive
system for hybrid vehicle applications.
Its compact design and economy allow
automakers new options for including
hybrid features in more vehicle models.
At 107 mm in length and a weight of only
30 kg, the P-50 motor, demonstrates 48
kW of peak power, 230 Nm of peak torque,
and a peak efficiency of 94%. As a
generator, the P-50 produces 20 kW of
power. This impressive performance is
achieved largely through more
intelligent control of the motor without
the use of expensive rare earth
materials such as permanent magnets.
Symetron technology is also
distinguished by its versatility and
adaptability to a host of applications.
This is made possible by its ability to
scale to higher horsepower requirements
at minimal expense. This can help
facilitate the rapid expansion of hybrid
offerings by automakers. These features
can be exploited in hybrids (full
hybrids and plug-in hybrids) ranging
from economy cars and light trucks to
large buses and military combat
vehicles. Using such technology,
automakers can accelerate the
development of cost-effective hybrid
options for current makes and models. In
addition, Raser’s ISA technology can
help reduce vehicle manufacturing costs
by replacing two devices, the starter
and the alternator, found in today’s
conventional internal combustion engine
(ICE) vehicles, with an Integrated
Starter Alternator for better
performance and fuel economy.
In keeping with its pursuit of
technological innovation, Raser recently
announced the completion of its
state-of-the-art Technology Development
Center in Orem, Utah. Raser's engineers
utilize this facility to accelerate the
development and testing of prototypes
and products for customers and
manufacturing partners. By expanding its
engineering capabilities, Raser plans to
leverage its technology innovations for
additional product offerings in industry
and power generation.
In summary, Raser Technologies, Inc. has
made key contributions to technology
innovation in motor drive, control and
propulsion systems, which has in turn
helped drive progress in hybrid
vehicles. Because of such widely
applicable contributions, the company is
presented with the Frost & Sullivan
Award for Technology Innovation of the
Year.
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Award Description
Frost & Sullivan’s
Technology Innovation of
the Year Award is
bestowed upon a company
(or individual) that has
carried out new
research, which has
resulted in innovation(s)
that have or are
expected to bring
significant
contributions to the
industry in terms of
adoption, change, and
competitive posture.
This award recognizes
the quality and depth of
a company’s research and
development program as
well as the vision and
risk-taking that enabled
it to undertake such an
endeavor.
Research Methodology
To choose the award
recipient, Frost &
Sullivan’s analyst team
tracks innovation in key
hi-tech markets. The
selection process
includes primary
participant interviews
and extensive primary
and secondary research
via the bottom-up
approach. The analyst
team shortlists
candidates on the basis
of a set of qualitative
and quantitative
measurements. The
analysts also consider
the pace of research and
technology innovation,
and the significance or
potential relevance of
the innovation to the
overall industry. The
ultimate award recipient
is chosen after a
thorough evaluation of
this research.
Measurement Criteria
In addition to the
methodology described
above, there are
specific criteria used
to determine the final
rankings. The recipient
of this award has
excelled based on one or
more of the following
criteria:
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Significance of the
innovation(s) in the
industry, and across
industries (if
applicable)
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Potential of the
products of
innovation(s) to
become industry
standard(s)
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Competitive
advantage of
innovation vis-à-vis
other related
innovations
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Impact (or potential
impact) of
innovation(s) on
company or industry
mind share and/or
company bottom line
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Breadth of
intellectual
property related to
the innovation(s),
that is, patents,
scientific
publications, and
papers in
peer-reviewed
journals.
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