October 2008

Want to Reduce Your Vehicle Emission and Noise Pollution?
Eliminate Your Car’s Engine, Transmission and Suspension

A tire manufacturer might not be the first company you think of when discussing Michelin Active Wheel Technologyenvironmentally friendly vehicle designs, but Michelin has introduced a concept that reinvents the car from the ground up. Presented at the Paris Auto Show, the Michelin Active Wheel eliminates the traditional engine, suspension system and transmission, and replaces them with a compact electrical drive engine and suspension system incorporated directly into the wheel. The result is a lightweight vehicle that produces zero greenhouse gases, reduces noise pollution and improves handling and performance.

Michelin’s Active Wheel technology and electrical drives have been around for years, but the practical application of the two is clearly a sign of innovative minds.

As the world leader in power, control and automation equipment, Schneider Electric wants to work with you to develop innovative solutions that incorporate drives, PLCs, HMI and other components into your designs. To begin, visit our automotive website at www.us.Schneider-Electric.com/Auto, contact your Schneider Electric sales representative or your local Square D distributor.

Product Focus: Altivar Drives
The Schneider Electric Altivar® family of variable speed AC drives presents the most advanced and user-friendly drive solutions in the marketplace. From the simplest forms of motor speed controls to the most complex drive applications with coordinated motion and network connectivity, the Altivar line of drive products offer the flexibility and performance to manage your most complex application needs.

Each Altivar drive features proprietary motor control algorithms, advanced thermal protection and flexible networking options for easy communication and setup. A combination of integrated filters and DC link reactors also provide effective harmonic mitigation while minimizing the need for additional panel space.

For more information about the Altivar family of drives, visit www.us.Schneider-Electric.com/Drives.

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Contact us: Auto@us.schneider-electric.com

 

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