Technical Support Agreement

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TUBE INVESTMENTS OF INDIA LTD.

‘Dare House’, 234, N.S.C. Bose Road, Chennai – 600 001, India.

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This agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on 23rd September, 2009 by and between

Tube Investments of India Limited: Division BSA Motors & TI Cycles of India, a Company registered under the Indian Companies Act 1913, and having its registered office at "Dare House", No. 234, N.S.C. Bose Road, Chennai 600001, India, hereinafter referred to as "BSA Motors" (which expression shall unless repugnant to the context include its successors and assigns) of the one part

And

NuGen Mobility Incorporated, a Company registered under the Laws of United States and having their office at 44645, GUILFORD DRIVE, Suite 201, Ashburn, Virginia 20147, U.S.A. hereinafter referred to as "NuGen" (which expression shall unless repugnant to the context include its successors and assigns) of the other part

BSA Motors is engaged in the manufacture and selling of electric scooters in India. BSA Motors is keen to improve the performance of its vehicles including motor & controller.

NuGen is a company which has proven experience in electric power—train technology for various applications including two, three and four wheelers. NuGen is currently engaged in designing/developing motor controls for some of the leading auto OEMs in India.

Both BSA Motors and NuGen are desirous of working together for the purpose of developing and bringing to the market electric two wheeler vehicle platforms for BSA. NuGen has offered technical support to BSA Motors with regard to motor & controller design and development on the terms NuGen's proposal dated 11th August 2009 attached herein as Annexure I.

As an initial step in creation of a plan to reach the long term goals of NuGen becoming BSA Motors' value added power train system supplier, the Parties have agreed to proceed with Phase I+ described under Clause 4 of the proposal dated 11th August 09.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of premises and mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:

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1)	Technical Support

NuGen has agreed to provide the necessary technical support to BSA Motors to enable it to develop electric two wheeler vehicle platforms suitable to the Indian market.

Parties have agreed the following would be the deliverables by NuGen under the present technical support arrangement;

a)

Prototype development and demonstration of advantage of NuGen motor controller for BSA Motors' two wheeler applications. NuGen shall ensure that the prototype of motor, controller and vehicle control module shall conform to the performance specifications described under clause 4.2.1 of the proposal. NuGen shall also demonstrate that Prototypes are efficient, economical and adaptable for commercial applications by BSA Motors.

b)

Detailed concept design / development plan for motor & controller system that can be used by BSA Motors in at least two BSA Motors' future vehicle platforms viz., cargo vehicles and family scooter platforms whose broad specifications are attached as Annexure II. NuGen shall provide a development plan encompassing design, time lime for development, developmental cost, product cost and supply arrangements. This plan should provide complete understanding of technical performance and commercial feasibility of the proposed motors & controllers for BSA Motors.

c)

Improvement of performance/ reliability of motor, controller and battery of current products of BSA Motors.

2)	Term of the Agreement

The term of this engagement is for a period of 12 months from the date of this Agreement. Some variation in schedules may apply due to other requirements and/ or timing and availability of BSA Motors' & NuGen's resources to complete the required tasks.

3)	Exclusivity

NuGen agrees that during the tenure of this Agreement they will not advise or provide any technical support to any other party with regard to development, manufacture, or marketing, or Axial Flux Powertrain (AFP) or new Powertrain system developed for future two-wheeler platforms in India. In this period BSA will not develop AFP or new Powertrain with any other vendor. The agreement shall allow BSA Motors purchase of existing products available from the market in the existing circumstances.

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4)	First Right of Refusal

NuGen agrees that during the tenure of this agreement, as the case may be, BSA Motors shall have the 'first right of refusal' for commercial application in India in respect of the motors & controllers for electric two wheeler developed by NuGen under this agreement. Either party confirms to keep the other informed on any such developments with an adequate notice period of 3 month after the expiry of the agreement.

5)

Payment

BSA Motors Shall pay fixed sum of $ 1,30,200 to NuGen as per schedule of payment specified in clause 9.5 of the proposal. BSA Motors may, on being satisfied with the progress of the technical support, expedite the payment earlier than the schedule specified.

6)	Confidentiality

a)

The Parties are obligated to:

i)

Not to disclose the nature, extent and objective of this agreement to any other party.

ii)

To keep all technical and other information (such as business secrets etc.) received from the other party under this agreement strictly confidential.

iii)

Not to disclose or convey any such confidential information to any third party without the prior written consent of the disclosing party.

b)

The confidentiality obligations under this article shall not apply to information which

i)

Was already in possession of one party and not presently subject to an obligation of confidentiality prior to its receipt from the other party; or

ii)

Becomes available to the general public through no fault of either party; or

iii)

Is rightfully disclosed to either BSA Motors or NuGen by a third party without a present obligation of confidentiality; or

iv)

Is explicitly approved for release by prior written authorization of BSA Motors and NuGen.

c)

The confidentiality obligations under this clause shall not be affected by the termination of this agreement and shall continue in full force and effect for a period of five (5) years after termination of this agreement.

7)

Indemnity

NuGen agrees to defend, indemnify and hold BSA Motors harmless against all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, cost, expenses arising out of use of the technical information provided by NuGen as per this Agreement including by not limited to violation of any applicable law or approvals or infringement or alleged infringement of any patent, trademark, design, copyright or other rights of intellectual property registered or unregistered, vested or alleged to be vested in any third person.

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TUBE INVESTMENTS OF INDIA LTD.

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8)	Relationship of Parties

It is clearly understood that the relationship between the Parties under this Agreement is on principle-to-principle basis and the arrangement described herein does not create, any statutory or common law partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the Parties. Neither of the Parties is authorized to bind the other to any agreement or contracts without the prior written consent of the other Party, and the Parties shall not represent that they have any authority to bind the other, or that they have any relationship other than independent contractors.

9)	Termination

a)

Either of the Party may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect by giving notice to the other Party who has committed a material breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

b)

If either of the Party is of the view that it would not serve any purpose to continue the technical support arrangement further, that Party may terminate the Agreement by giving 30 days notice to the other Party of its intention to terminate.

10)

Waiver

A right or remedy created by this Agreement cannot be waived except in writing signed by the Party entitled to that right. Delay by a Party in exercising a right or remedy does not constitute a waiver of that right or remedy, nor does a waiver (either wholly or in part) by a Party of a right operate as a subsequent waiver of the same right or of any other right of that Party. Further, the waiver by either Party of any material breach of any term, covenant or condition herein shall not be deemed a waiver or any other term, covenant or condition or any subsequent material breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein

11)	Entire Agreement

a)

This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties. Any prior agreements, oral or written, related to the subjects set forth in this Agreement are superseded by this Agreement and of no force and effect.

b)

This Agreement should be read in conjunction with the NuGen's proposal sated 11th August 2009 attached herein as Annexure I. In case of any conflict between the contents of this Agreement and the said proposal, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.

 

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c)

Neither Party provides any guarantee or commitment for any further work or development. Parties may at their respective discretion initiate discussion on any further engagement as it may deem necessary.

12)	Severability

Whenever there is any conflict between any provision of this Agreement and any law, this Agreement shall be curtailed only to the extent necessary to permit compliance with them and all other provisions shall remain in force.

13)

Notices

All notices or other documents shall be in writing, and shall be personally served on the Party entitled thereto or mailed, postage prepaid, by certified or registered mail, or sent via establish courier (e.g., FedEx), or by FAX or other electronic telecommunications transmission in written form (with telecommunications' confirmation of receipt by a clearly legible copy) or by e-mail to the recipient's business address or an address later specified by written notice to the other Party. Any notice or other communication shall be deemed given at the time of sending or certification, except for a notice changing a Party's address which shall be deemed given at the time of receipt. The addresses and facsimile numbers of the Parties for the purpose of the aforesaid are as shown on the last pages of this Agreement. Either Party may change its address by giving written notice to the other Party in accordance with the terms of this Section.

14)	Assignment

This Agreement cannot be assigned by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Parties, which consent shall on be unreasonably withheld by either Party. Either Party shall have the right to assign or transfer this Agreement to its parent corporation, subsidiaries or affiliate with the consent of the other Party, and will continue to remain liable for the performance of the obligations hereunder. This Agreement shall inure to and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of each Party

15)	Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute or claim arising in terms of this Agreement, the same shall be referred for Arbitration of three arbitrators. Each of the Parties herein shall nominate their Arbitrators, and the said Arbitrators shall in turn nominate the Presiding Arbitrator. The proceedings shall be conducted in English and as per the provisions contained in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The place of Arbitration shall be in New Delhi.

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16)	Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

Subject to the above clause on Arbitration, the Parties hereto unconditionally and irrevocably agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Chennai. The applicable Law shall be the laws of India.

Signature:

/s/ Arun Alagappan

Name: ARUN ALAGAPPAN

Title: Senior VP - BSA Motors & Retail

Address: PO Box No. 5

	MPH Road, Ambattur
	Chennai - 600 053, INDIA

Signature:

/s/ Eric K. Takamura

Name: ERIC K. TAKAMURA

Title: President & CEO

Address: 44645 Guilford Drive

	Suite 201
	Ashburn, VA 20147, USA

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product brief

family e scooter

 

family e scooter

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Unisex, Working Female, Family members

• high power gearless motor to fit 3.00 x 12 tyre

• max speed 55 kmph & good pick up

• best range – 60kmpc @ 150 kgs pay load

• battery options (low & high capacity)

• grade ability 7degrees with 150 kgs pay load

• Moving head lamp on handlebar

• telescopic front shock absorbers

• dual colors

• rugged body

• less turning radius among other scooters

• more step thru’ / leg space

• lengthy & comfortable seats

• Minimum plastic parts

family e scooter

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product brief

• more storage space

• provision for mobile charger & holders

• safety switch for side stand

• digital dashboard

• soft grip grab rail

• ladies foot rest

• optional trainer wheels

 

family e scooter

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competition benchmark

SUZUKI ACCESS

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HONDA ACTIVA

family e scooter

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product brief

 

e moped for traders

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product brief

Traders – Youngsters (<20yrs), Middle aged (Grocery shop, tiny business)

• rugged, all terrain moped

• wheel size 2.5x16 – spokes wheel / 3.00x12 sheet metal wheel

• pay load (rider + load) – 150 kgs

• high torque at low speeds (6 Nm) and high payload

• good pick up and speed upto 45 kmph

• range – 50kmpc @ 120 kgs pay load

• heavy duty carrier at front & rear

• pedal option

• low battery replacement cost

• grade ability 7 degrees with 120 kgs pay load

• halogen head lamp on handlebar (high illumination)

• telescopic front shock absorbers

• less turning radius – 1.7m and wheel base of 1210 (for better maneuverability)

• minimum plastic parts

 

e moped for traders

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product brief

• utility box at rear (Small) at RH side

• safety switch for side stand

• ladies foot rest

• front crash guard / bumper

• split seat – detachable rear seat

• heavy side stand and center stand

• utility box at rear (Small) at RH side

• 12V auxiliary load (lamps & horn)

• puncture resistant tyres

• ground clearance – 200mm

• accessories: detachable baby seat

e moped for traders

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Competition benchmark

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350-000050 Rev. C

August 11, 2009

1	Executive Summary	3
2	Typical Development Plan / Cycle	3
2.1	Typical Framework	3
2.2	Potential Costs and Time frames:	6
3	Sourcing Possibilities	7
4	Immediate Engagement:  Phase I+	8
4.1	Task 1: Expertise Consulting and Technical Support	9
4.2	Task 2: Quick Demonstration	10
4.2.1	Deliverables: Components / Concept	10
4.2.2	Time	11
4.2.3	Additional Integration Effort	12
4.3	Task 3: Concept Refinement & Development Plan	12
4.3.1	Timing	12
5	Future Supply Costs	13
6	Relevant Experience	14
7	Intellectual Property Rights	14
8	Confidentiality	15
9	Phase I+ Fee	16
9.1	Effort	16
9.2	Equipment & Expenses	16
9.3	Proposed Fixed Cost: Phase I+	17
Term is assumed to be 12 months upon receipt of order and required deposit.  Some variations in schedules may apply due to other requirements and / or timing and availability of BSA’s & NGM’s resources to complete the required tasks		17
9.4	Purchase Order requirements	17
9.5	Payment Schedule	18
Appendix A:	Reference: Benefits of Axial Flux Motors and NuGen Technology	19

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This proposal is in response to conversations between BSA Motors (BSA), a division of Tube Investments of India Limited and NuGen Mobility Incorporated (NGM) of the U.S.A  regarding how both entities may proceed forward cooperatively for the purposes of developing and bringing to market Electric 2-Wheeler Vehicle platforms with NGM emerging as a value added vendor supplying its experience and drive train components to BSA.

The intention of this document is to provide the general framework of cooperation between BSA and NGM and outline the various phases of the process that can be expected through the course of this agreement providing and indicative guide to the scope, costs and time lines to get to market, briefly address the sourcing methods and possibilities for high volume production and provide a detailed discussion for an immediate preliminary engagement.

 

The specific tasks, phases, time and cost of any development cycle can vary greatly depending on the readiness of information, similarity of component requirements to existing products and most importantly the focus and understanding of truly what is being targeted along with the key drivers to ensure that the program is a success.  In this sense the following information should be considered to be more of a representation of a fully “Ground-up” program and utilized more as a representation of process and a gross Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for total effort and cost that will be incurred by either party.

 

It is recommended that any vehicle program will typically consist of five (5) primary phases that require various subsets of tasks at different levels when proceeding forward.  Depending on the true understanding of the information and risk adversity desired the various phases can be extended or shortened accordingly.  The phases typically are; Phase I; Concept. Phase II; Prototype and Development.  Phase III; Validation. Phase IV; Production readiness. Phase V: Pre-Production

A brief description of each phase follows

 

I.

Phase I: CONCEPT –

a.

Creation of Target:  This in essence is the general marketing concept that will generalize on a wide range of criteria based on market data, long term goals and desired payback on opportunities.  Often this step is not fully done in a formal phase and left as a “concept” by the powers that be and often is rolled into the program effectively after a “technology demonstrator” is done.  In this concept there are benefits but often will add to greater time lines and hence cost of the overall program.

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i.

Some example information that should gathered

1.

Target market which includes region, age group

2.

General price range

3.

Performance requirements (speed, accelerations, payloads etc.)

4.

Range

ii.

Tasks:  Formalizing these targets of ‘what type of vehicle to do’ not only by general knowledge but providing some general technical concepts to shorten the process.

b.

Technical Specification:  During this task a high level look is taken whereby the initial ‘Concept’ is looked at and converted to CONCEPTUAL technical specifications.

i.

This includes creation of an overall architecture of the vehicle

ii.

Are the desired goals ACHIEVABLE- The answer is not a 100% definitive at this stage but it can be determined whether or not the requirements are just too extreme for the state of the art technology, cost potential is just too extreme and obviously the reverse if the goals are more than do able.

c.

REVIEW / Project plan:  This subtask basically takes the results of subtask two (tech spec. concept) and determines one of two paths;  One general concept needs to be revisited, i.e. go back through the concept/marketing because one, two etc. of the parameters are not achievable or Two: Concept is achievable and the risk of proceeding is acceptable.  At that point in time the effective results of this stage is to set up the program path, time line, milestones and effective effort and cost required for the next steps

d.

Development Plan:  This takes the result of the final REVIEW and converts it into a Development plan that outlines the remaining phases to be done, time schedules and associated cost and effort.

II.

Phase II:  Prototype and Development:  The primary purpose of this phase is to refine all information into detailed specifications, translation to hardware with the end result of having working prototypes for Phase III.  Subtasks can involve;

a.

Detailed specifications:  A greater and more detailed look whereby translating the goals into a very defined architecture and all of the sub components required.  Specific component specifications with sourcing possibilities and/or new development.  General review at the end of this subtask.

b.

Preliminary Detailed design:  For those components required to be developed the first draft of detailed design and analysis is performed effectively providing the additional level that the goals are achievable and how.  A PDR (preliminary design review) is the end result.

 

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c.

Critical Design:  The next level of taking the design specs. Concepts and putting them into a final form of detailing whereby if determined to be ok ‘metal can start to be cut’.  (CDR)

d.

Prototype:  Stage where material and components acquired built and assembled with the final result being a working platform.  Under this portion of the program there is often sublevel task where new components may be run through various levels of testing and validation as individual components.

III.

Phase III:  Testing and Validation:  This is the stage where the platform is run through all required tests to validate that the end goals and targets have been met.  This should also include preliminary aspects of beginning any certification process that may be required.  Subtasks:

a.

Testing of basic performance:  Speed, gradeability, acceleration and range as examples (key features).

b.

Certification testing and validation: To test and verify under govt. specifications to see and determine if there are any issues.

c.

Marketing feedback:  Last chance from marketing to determine if goals are met, any new feedback and/or modifications that may be required

d.

General endurance testing:  Any feedback of issues.  Can be critical or nuisance type things and/or small items that may have been simply forgotten.

IV.

Phase IV:  Production Readiness, DFMA (Design for manufacturing and assembly).  This in affect is the final phase of the design.  The end goal is to solidify all components, specs. And address any potential manufacturing issue.  The net result of this phase is to take any last minute feedback from Phase III, incorporate them into the design and than perform a full optimization of the design to ensure manufacturability and that the end product meets all costs targets.

a.

Incorporation of issues & modifications.

b.

Perform optimization of system for cost reduction

c.

Refine parts and components so that they are in a mass production form of design (e.g.  initial phase may utilize machined parts where the production design will utilize cast parts for cost, this requires changes to the parts, drawings and processes).

d.

Creation of final BOM’s and routings.

e.

Final cost analysis and possible BETA prototype

V.

Phase V:  Pre-production:  Assuming all tasks and criteria are positive the final determination will be made to prep and move forward to production.  The end target of cost and volume quantities will have to be made for this could affect the process and to what extent of effort is expended during this phase.  Subtasks are;

a.

Creation of required tooling for the volume/cost targets projected.

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b.

Establishment of and preliminary implementation of BOM’s and routings.

c.

Small batch production to verify the methods and final costs

 

All being said the effective costs will vary depending on the particular platform and goals/requirements set by marketing.  This is why it may be beneficial to separate phase I from the rest and/or break up the program in to the various phases so that there can be an assessment done at each point.  More importantly though the cost is often affected more by really the level of comfort and certainty in the direction being pushed, i.e. does the OEM really know what they want or is it a moving target and/or the level of commitment made up front.  Each situation is different but some potential guidelines to use if broken down into discrete portions are the following;

1.

Phase I:  Of all the phases, this is the hardest to project for it is heavily affected by the OEM and how quickly and integrated both parties can work together.

a.

Typical Time frame:  2-6 months

b.

Typical cost: $100k to $250k.

2.

Phase II:  This phase depends greatly on the similarity of pre-existing components and most importantly the level of refines or optimization of meeting IDEAL targets. Often is the case that this particular phase of the program may contain a greater level of cost share by NGM dependant on the commercial agreements in place. As an example for another large OEM this phase of the program was projected to incur a direct cost to NGM on the order of $950k.  However, due to the commercial agreements in place NGM only charged $750k for this phase.

a.

Typical Time frame:  6-12 months

b.

Typical cost: $500k to $1MM

3.

Phase III:  This phase can vary greatly and is highly dependant on the OEMs comfort ability as to what is required before releasing a product to market and the level of technology implemented in the system to meet the required goals.  Additionally, it is typical that this phase would overlap phases II and IV proceeding in parallel adding no additional time to the total development cycle.

a.

Typical Time frame:  6 months

b.

Typical cost: $100k to $250k

4.

Phase IV & Phase V:  Typically these two phases would be combined or engaged upon as a combined effort for a greater understanding of the commercials would be required at this time.  As examples;

a.

Typical Time frame:  5-10 months

b.

Typical cost: $500k to $1.6MM  (see Notes)

i.

IF a bankable order was placed with high enough volumes it is possible that the costs incurred during this phase could be amortized. The full amount and division of responsibility and where the costs will fall depend on the timing and level of commitment to the next phases.

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Performance Comparison

of Axial vs. Radial

 

/chart/(see Exhibit 10.6-2)

Benefits increase as Power increases

Performance Comparison

of Axial vs. Radial

 

/chart/ (see Exhibit 10.6-3)

COST:  SOME Types can be 50% less in Active Material

Cost Savings Increase with power

 

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Performance Comparison of

Axial Variable Gap vs. Radial

 

/chart/(see Exhibit 10.6-4)

/chart/(see Exhibit 10.6-4)

Applying NuGen's Variable Gap Technology to some applications could have the following benefits.

Assumes application requires an extended continuous power curve on the order of 2.5:1

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Example Benefit

 

/chart/ (see Exhibit 10.6-5)

Application:    Most Traction Applications require wide constant power ranges

Radial Solution Requires a 3.75kW Motor to meet the performance requirements

Able to use a 1.5kW Axial Flux motor with variable gap to meet requirements

 

 

Comparison Summary

·

Higher Torque and Power densities leads to less material for same performance

·

Less material yields lower cost

·

Higher flexibility (more modularity / widget based)

·

Yields less inventory and more flexibility during manufacturing

·

Less time and cost in product development

·

Application of NuGens Variable Gap technology offers:

·

Extended efficiencies across entire range of operation

·

High performance at both low and high speeds

·

Greater cost savings to meet application performance requirements

  

Comparison Summary

·

In addition to Motor savings. Benefits extend to the Total System.

·

Controller:

The phase current rating for the controller similarly now only needs to be sized to the actual power requirement +10%

·

Saves on Power Electronics

·

Application Structure:

·

The Motor and Controller should be smaller in size and weight.

·

Saves on material / structure strength for mounting

·

Saves on application packaging availability

 

·

Requires High Strength Magnets

·

Did not exist Prior to circa 1990

·

Until late 1990's cost was prohibitive

·

Patents have expired now price is small % of motor costs

·

Traditional Design tools & approaches not applicable

·

NuGen pioneered a 2d analysis technique with high accuracy

·

Now we combine 2d & 3d magneto-static and true transient time-stepping for highest accuracy modelling

·

Modeling software did not exist for axial flux until recently

·

Manufacturing techniques are radically different between Axial and Radial Topologies

·

Stacked lamination approach does not apply

·

NuGen has conquered the manufacturing roadblocks to inexpensive, high efficiency Axial Flux motors

·

Only NuGen has Variable GAP Technology

     

Patent Protection

Intellectual property is protected by:

·

Four issues patents

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US Patent # 6,348,751 B1 - "Electric Motor with active hysteresis-based control of winding currents and/or having an efficient stator winding arrangement and/or adjustable air gap"

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US Patent # 6,137,203 - "Electric Motor with active hysteresis-based control of winding currents and/or having an efficient stator winding arrangement and/or adjustable air gap"

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US Patent # 6,975,082 B2- "Variable Speed Drive with a synchronous motor"

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India PCT # 822/MUM/2003- "Compact Drive system for Electrically operated road vehicle"

·

Four additional patents in process

·

Ten additional patents in development, subject to funding

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NuGen Mobility’s MSF215/125 series motor is ideal for small, low-cost electric two wheeled vehicles with mass production in mind. The MSF215/125 motor can be driven as a 3-phase AC synchronous or DC brushless electric motor with advanced capabilities and superior efficiency.

 

Standard features include:

·

High Power Rare Earth Permanent magnets

·

Integrated Encoder for Sine-wave or trapezoidal control

·

Integrated EEPROM for Motor Specific settings, Enables “Plug and Play”

·

Environmentally sealed, IP67 compatible

·

Maintenance free design

Specifications MSF-215/125			W/O Gear reduction		W/ 3.07:1 Gearing
Peak Power		kW	8.0		8.0
Speed @ Peak Power		rpm	2100		684
Continuous Power @V_nom		kW	4.5		4.5
Speed @ Continuous Power		rpm	2100		684
DC bus Voltage Nominal (V_nom)		V	48		48
DC bus Voltage Range		V	47-60		47-60
Phase Current Max (I_max)		A_rms	200		200
Phase Current Continuous (I_c)		A_rms	90		90
Peak Torque @ I_max (T_p)		Nm	38		116

NuGen Mobility Inc.

44645 Guilford Drive, Suite 201

Ashburn, Virginia  20147

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NuGen Mobility’s EVC401 controllers can control 3-phase AC synchronous and DC brushless electric motors with advanced capabilities and superior efficiency.  These controllers are specifically designed to reduce total system costs.  In addition, they have programmable logic capability allowing optimization and matching to a wide variety of applications. They are ideal for small, low-cost electric vehicles.

¯	Key Features:

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Integrated solid-state contactor and 200W, 12-15V power supply for reduced system cost.

 

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Solid-state emergency-stop circuit to disconnect the batteries when an inexpensive external switch is opened.

 

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Near-zero input capacitance allows spark-free battery connection without a pre-charge resistor.

 

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Battery draw reduced to less than 300mA in the event of vehicle storage at zero state-of-charge.

 

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Sine-wave or trapezoidal control.

 

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CAN Bus interface to external interface module for maximum flexibility and reduced wiring complexity.

 

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Motor Current Limiting (MCL) logic provides a speed governor, limp-home mode based off of SOC, battery charge and discharge protection, and phase current limiting for efficiency.

 

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Sealed to IP-67 for reliable operation in real-world environments.

 

¯	Specifications:

 

		EVC401-043
Peak RMS Phase Current (Amps)		400
Nominal Bus Voltage (Volts)		48
Min./Max. Operating Voltage (Volts)		36/60
Maximum Withstand Voltage (Volts)		75
Input Capacitance (uF)		<0.1
Peak Efficiency %		99

 

NuGen Mobility Inc.

44645 Guilford Drive, Suite 201

Ashburn, Virginia  20147

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¯	Standard Features:

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Compact design

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Full I/O isolation

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Flexible vehicle interface through CAN port

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“Plug-and-Play” operation with NGM motors

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Instrumentation data available through CAN port:

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Synchronous switching

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Fixed-frequency control

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Regenerative braking

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Programmable torque or speed control

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Programmable thermostatic fan control

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Low power sleep mode when ignition is off

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Built in safety features:

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Extreme over/under voltage protection

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Motor interface connection verification

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Thermal limiting protection

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Over- and under- voltage limiting with soft shutdown

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Abrupt start-up inhibition

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Programmable Battery Protection

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User configurable Throttle input based on speed

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Speed Governor

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Reverse Speed Limiting

¯	Model Number Coding:

/SCHEMATIC/  EVC401  (see Exhibit 10.6-6)

/SCHEMATIC/ I/O OPTION 1 (see Exhibit 10.6-6)

/SCHEMATIC/ I/O OPTION 2 (see Exhibit 10.6-6)

/SCHEMATIC/ I/O OPTION 3 (see Exhibit 10.6-6)

 

¯	Pin Descriptions:

Vfan  12V, 10W Fan output, controlled by controller temperature.

Vaux  12V, 200W auxiliary power output, controlled through CAN or serial interface

Estop+, Estop-  emergency stop control.  Must be connected together to enable the 200W DC-DC converter, solid-state-contactor, and the internal power supply.  When this connection is not made, current draw is reduced to less than 300mA.  This input must be open-circuited when connecting the controller to the batteries.  The maximum voltage between these pins is 16V, and the maximum short-circuit current is 150uA, allowing the use of an inexpensive switch.

power_gnd  Reference for Vfan and Vaux.

Vout  12V, 5W power supply for external interface and control modules.

CANH, CANL  CAN bus inputs.  An internal 120W termination resistor can be connected across these inputs through software configuration.

wakeup  When set low, the wakeup input takes the controller out of its low power standby mode and enables the CAN and serial interfaces.

signal_gnd  Reference for Vout, CANH, CANL, wakeup, GPI, and GPO.  Internally connected to power_gnd.

GPI  The GPI (general-purpose input) pin has at least three potential uses: charger detection, external temperature measurement, or controller enumeration when multiple controllers exist on the same CAN bus.  When used for controller enumeration, a resistor to gnd or GPO is used to set the controller’s “base number”, which determines the CAN identifiers it utilizes.

GPO  The GPO (general-purpose output) pin’s only defined purpose is as a ground for the GPI input.

RxD, TxD  RS-232 serial interface signals.  RxD is an input, and TxD is an output.  19200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.

¯	Connectors:

J1 is a Tyco/Amp series 1 CPC, shell size 17, 14 pin receptacle, part #213825-1.  The mating connectors is 206044-1.  To seal the connection area, use wire entry seal kit 213919-2.

Recommended wire sizes are 14AWG for Vaux and power_gnd, 20AWG for Vfan, 20-24AWG for all other signals.

Crimp Pins:

 

 

/SCHEMATIC/ (see Exhibit 10.6-7)

 

© 2007 NuGen Mobility Inc.

Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice

/LOGO/ NuGen Mobility Inc.

 

NuGen Mobility’s VCM440 vehicle control module provides sophisticated system control functionality in a compact, cost-effective package.  The VCM440 is ideal for small, low-cost electric vehicles with mass production in mind.

The NuGen VCM440 is a board-mount module, or daughterboard, that is ideal for integration within the target vehicle’s display.  The VCM440 uses the CAN protocol to interface directly to the EVC400 series of controllers and other vehicle components. It is designed for maximum flexibility in selection of status indicators and user controls.

¯	Specifications (Preliminary)

Operating Temperature	-20 - 70° C		Digital Inputs	6
Pins	47		Isolated Digital Inputs	2
Height (mm)	8.0		Analog Inputs	3
Width (mm)	31.5		Additional Digital I/O	5
Length (mm)	49.5		Lamp-drive Outputs	9
Height above board (mm)	5.0		Analog Outputs	1

¯	Compact design

¯	Field-reprogrammable, allowing simple customization to unique system requirements.

¯	Logic ground is isolated from chassis ground to minimize EMI.

¯	Keyed pin layout to prevent mis-insertion

¯	6 Digital Inputs

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Ignition

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Forward

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Reverse

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Speed Pulse

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Charging

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Accessory

¯	2 Isolated Digital Inputs can be driven by 12V signals

¯	Three general-purpose digital I/O pins and SPI interface for customer-specific needs.

¯	RS-232 interface for configuration, data logging, and diagnostics of all components on the CAN bus.

¯	3 Analog Inputs

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Throttle

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Regenerative Braking

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Steering position/customer-specific input

¯	Analog inputs are protected against open or short-circuits when used with 4-12kW potentiometers.

¯	8 Lamp-drive outputs capable of sinking 250mA each (up to 3W lamps in a 12/14V system)

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Forward

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Neutral

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Reverse

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Interlock

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Torque Limiting

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Motor Failure

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Battery Failure

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Charger Cord Connected

¯	Backup output capable of sourcing over 4A to vehicle lamps, simplifying the vehicle’s direction switch

¯	1 Analog Output for direct connection to a 250mA gauge

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State-of-Charge

¯	Custom-height pins available to accommodate mounting on the backside of a display PWB.

¯	Carrier board available for prototyping or use with non-board-mount indicators

¯	Future support for character displays

NuGen Mobility Inc.

44645 Guilford Drive, Suite 201

Ashburn, Virginia  20147

  ###-###-#### (Voice)

(703) 858-0699 (Fax)

 

/SCHEMATIC/ (see Exhibit 10.6-8)

/SCHEMATIC/ (see Exhibit 10.6-8)

 

© 2007 NuGen Mobility Inc.

Specifications subject to change without notice

 

¯	Pin Descriptions:

Pin Name		Pin Number		Pin Type		Description
REV		1		OD		Active-low when vehicle is enabled to operate in reverse.
NEU		2		OD		Active-low when the key is on but the vehicle is not in forward, reverse, or interlock.
FOR		3		OD		Active-low when vehicle is enabled to operate in forward.
CORD		4		OD		Active-low when charger cord detected.
GND		5				Return for lamp-drive outputs
LIMIT		6		OD		Active-low when in limp-home mode, or when motor or controller is thermal-limiting.
INTERLOCK		7		OD		Active-low when an interlock condition occurs.
BATFAIL		8		OD		Active-low when a battery malfunction is detected.
MOTFAIL		9		OD		Active-low when a motor or motor drive malfuncti.on is detected.
SOCgauge		10		AO		Drive signal for 0-250uA gauge.
SOCpwm		11		DO		pulse-width modulated state-of-charge signal.  Configurable duty-cycle range.  409.6us period (2.441kHz).
SR_SEL		12		DO		Shift-register select line for external parallel-output shift registers .
N/C		13
ACC		14		SI		Accessory switch input
RxD		15		Rx		RS-232 serial data input
TxD		16		Tx		RS-232 serial data output
AUXexcite		17				Positive reference for auxiliary analog input, 270 Ohm resistor to internal +5V analog reference.
auxAN		18		AI		Uncommitted analog input.
AUXref		19				Negative reference for auxiliary analog input, 270 Ohm resistor to GND.
GND		20				Reference for THR and RGN inputs
THRexcite		21		PE		1.00k Ohm resistor to internal +5V analog reference.  The voltage of this input is monitored to detect open-circuit conditions
RGNexcite		22		PE		1.00k Ohm resistor to internal +5V analog reference.  The voltage of this input is monitored to detect open-circuit conditions
THRsig		23		AI		analog throttle input, programmable input range, up to 0-5V.  Minimum 0.5V input range required.
RGNsig		24		AI		analog regen input, programmable input range, up to 0-5V.  Minimum 0.4V input range required.
spdpulse_sig		26		A		vehicle speed sensor input.
spdpulse_rtn		25		C		return for above.
charging_sig		28		A		charging/charging cord sense input.
charging_rtn		27		C		return for above.
BACKUP		29		OS		backup lamp output.
CHASSIS_GND		30				reference for backup lamp output.

 

CHASSIS_PWR		31				power for backup lamp output.
+5Vout		32				Regulated 5V, 50mA supply
N/C		33				no connection should be made
charging		34				Output of the charging optocoupler, also available as a switch input if the optocoupler is not used.
spdpulse		35		SI		Output of the spdpulse optocoupler, also available as a switch input if the optocoupler is not used.
reverse		36		SI		reverse switch input
forward		37		SI		forward switch input
ignition		38		SI		ignition input
N/C		39
SEROUT		40				synchronous serial data output, for future expansion
SDI_GPIO3		41				synchronous serial data input, for future expansion
SCK		42				synchronous serial clock, for future expansion
CANH		43				CAN bus I/O
CANL		44				CAN bus I/O
wakeup		45				CAN bus wakeup signal
GND		46
+12Vin		47				Power input.  Minimum 7V, maximum 20V.f

 

Legend:

 

Pin Type		Description
OD		open-drain, maximum 250mA continuous, 45V maximum withstand.
SI		switch-input.  2.4kOhm pull-up resistor to 5V.  Diode clamped to 5V and GND (maximum 20mA).  TTL switching levels (maximum 0.8V for low, minimum 2.0V for high).
AO		analog output.  Generated from SOCpwm.  15kOhm series impedence, 0-5V range.
DO		digital output.  5V CMOS switching levels.  Maximum 25mA source/sink.
Rx		RS-232 compatible receive signal.  Maximum +/-25V.  Minimum 0.6V input low threshold, maximum 2.4V input high threshold.  Minimum 3kOhm input impedence, maximum 7kOhm.
Tx		RS-232 compatible transmit signal.  Minimum +/-5.0V output swing.
AI		analog input.  0-5V range.  100kOhm pull-up to 5V.  Internal low pass filter (4.7kOhm to 0.1uF capacitor).
PE		potentiometer excitation.  1.00kOhm resistor to 5V.  0.1uF bypass capacitor.
C		optocoupler cathode.
A		optocoupler anode through 1.00kOhm series resistor.  Minimum 8.0V for ON condition.  Maximum 16V with respect to cathode.
OS		open-source.  diode clamped to CHASSIS ground.  Maximum 4.1A continuous.  Maximum 20V withstand.

© 2007 NuGen Mobility Inc.

Specifications subject to change without notice