AeroQuest engineers are in the early stage development of an all-electric, all-composite, light-weight commercial delivery van that will be produced in conjunction with AeroQuest’s patented light-weight vehicle body. There are several very recent “break-through” technologies (aside from the light-weight AeroQuest body design) that will allow for the design and production of such a vehicle. Two of the recent developing technologies include:

Electric Vehicle Motors that are manufactured using a new alloy that substantially reduces the heat generated as a result of high output operation. These new electric motors can develop enormous horsepower while using considerably less energy than most other motors. It is now possible for an electric motor weighing only 125 pounds to produce up to 250 hp. In most cases, a transmission will not be required. Replacing an internal combustion power train or “hybrid” power train with newly developing all-composite electric vehicle technology may reduce a commercial vehicles weight by over 75%.

Lithium Ion Electric Vehicle Battery Packs currently under development will reduce weight by nearly 50% over the lithium ion battery packs currently available while doubling the energy storage capacity. The increased battery energy storage capacity when supplied to an energy efficient electric motor will allow ultra-light commercial delivery vans to be driven a considerable distance before re-charging.