KLD Energy Technologies Announces All-New oneDRIVE™ Electric Propulsion System

AUSTIN, Texas, June 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KLD Energy Technologies, an emerging leader in electric drive system development, today officially announced the arrival of oneDRIVE™. Designed for use in a variety of applications, oneDRIVE is a scalable, yet turnkey solution for companies in need of a complete propulsion system. oneDRIVE was exclusively engineered with the goal of creating the most advanced electric propulsion system optimized for peak performance and overall efficiency. The system is engineered in the United States, and sold to the global market. The oneDRIVE system components are all designed to work in sync, making this one of the most unique systems in the electric marketplace and superior to any 'pieced together' system available.

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"oneDRIVE is game changing. We have set out to deliver a solution that is based on innovation and unparalleled engineering. Our research and development team has spent the past few years perfecting this electric propulsion system. What truly makes oneDRIVE different than anything else on the market is the efficiency and scalability of the system," said Christian Okonsky, Founder and CEO for KLD Energy. "With the arrival of oneDrive our system efficiency will provide more range than comparable systems and completely eliminates the need for a transmission. Our ground up engineering approach makes the vehicle weight and power consumption as low as possible to save on battery cost. This has made the oneDRIVE system the most cost effective system on the market today."

The KLD direct drive motor is a product of breakthrough material science applications and engineering innovation pushing materials beyond current performance limitations. The direct drive motor is designed specifically to achieve high frequency and high torque operation at low rpm and low voltage. It completely eliminates the need for a transmission and increases system efficiency, making oneDRIVE maintenance free, scalable and able to meet an array of market needs. The oneDRIVE system performs in extreme conditions including torrential rainfall, dust and sand storms.

KLD's proprietary Motor Controller software manages high frequencies and provides optimal regeneration and high energy recovery rates. The controller is adaptable based on customer needs and allows for the ability to upgrade and meet an array of market sector needs.

Using the KLD design and strategic partnership with Samsung SDI™, KLD has created one of the safest, highest performing energy storage solutions in the industry. The KLD Lithium-Ion battery and energy system provides sustainable power that is flexible, highly efficient and easy to maintain. The KLD battery is lightweight, has a high energy density, and has a low cost of ownership. The efficient Battery Management System design ensures a high performance, longer-lived battery.  

About KLD Energy Technologies Inc.

Austin, Texas-based KLD Energy Technologies' mission is to develop innovative, sustainable propulsion technologies for the electric vehicle markets. The KLD propulsion and generation system is applicable in a broad range of markets, including: Elevators, air conditioners, pumps, generators and other applications. Focused on the research, development and commercialization of advanced and sustainable technologies, KLD has received worldwide interest. The company recently won an Edison Award for innovation and excellence for energy sustainability for transportation. For more information, visit www.KLDEnergy.com.  For media information, please contact [email protected].

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SOURCE KLD Energy Technologies Inc.