In October last year, the DRT B12/69 EV recorded an average speed of 205.139 mph over a measured mile and 333.271 km/h over the measured kilometre. This speed also represents a new British land speed record over a measured mile for cars of any propulsion type that are driven via their wheels.
With Lord Drayson at the wheel, the car also set a new world electric record from a standing start, covering a quarter-mile in 9.742s at an average speed of 92.383 mph.
The car is powered by four axial-flux motors, with a combined output of 640kW, linked to an independent drive axle system, which can adjust the torque delivery to each wheel separately. It can hit 100km/h in three seconds. Carter supplied bearings for the sportscar.
With less than a month to go to the Drives Show, new exhibitors still signing up for the event. For example, Parker Hannifin will be joining the line-up on the Gambica pavilion where it will be promoting its latest ranges of drives and systems, ranging from microdrives to turnkey packages.
A trio of Italian mechanical power transmission companies will form a mini “Italian village” on the pavilion being organised by the European Power Transmission Distributors’ Association (EPTDA). They are: the torque limiter and couplings manufacturer, CominTec; the belt drives and gearbox supplier, Poggi Transmissions; and the linear actuators and screwjacks specialist, MecVel.
Another recent addition to the EPTDA line-up is Fenner Drives, whose product portfolio includes keyless bushings, V-belts, O-rings, and belt and chain tensioners.
A mechanical specialist that will be making its debut at this year’s Drives & Controls Show is South East Power Transmissions, which manufactures tooth pulleys and supplies tooth belts. Other first-timers include: Texam, based in Country Antrim, which sells customisable inverters and decentralised motor control products from the German manufacturer, MSF-Technik; and Power Products International, the Kent-based manufacturer of power semiconductor assemblies.
Returning to the show after an absence of several years is Ebm-Papst, which supplies AC and DC motors, as well as complete drive systems including gearboxes, sensors and controls.
Also returning are: the positioning equipment manufacturer and distributor LG Motion, whose motion control portfolio includes stepper motors and distributed motion systems; and Automation Experts, which specialises in recruitment services for the manufacturing, processing and utility sectors.
To pre-register to attend the Drives & Controls Show, please visit its Web site.