Designed for full-size SUVs and pickup trucks in conjunction with its systems integration partner, FEV, Raser Technologies' new advanced extended-range plug-in series hybrid electric vehicle powertrain and integrated drive system integrates Raser's Symetron technology in an advanced 200 kilowatt (kW) peak, 100 kW continuous AC induction motor and power electronic traction drive and a 100 kW PM synchronous generating system and a 700 volt lithium-ion battery and power management system that is expected to enable an average 100 miles per gallon fuel consumption in full-size fleet SUVs and service trucks.

A full-size plug-in series hybrid SUV with this new powertrain is designed to drive 40 miles in all-electric mode under battery power, with near zero emissions. Fleet versions of this extended range electric vehicle are expected to offer up to 50 kW of exportable power from the onboard generator, a highly valued feature by utility and other fleets. 

As hybrid vehicles become "electric motor dominant" they require a motor that can deliver more power and more torque at a lower cost with more reliability. Raser's Symetron technology is available for license for "hub" style motors to meet the needs of the next generation of hybrid vehicle motors. Symetron technology offers PM motor performance with the economy of an AC induction pancake motor. The technology is ideal for many applications including integrated hybrid motors, intergraded starter generators, and is scaleable for a wide range of sizes from small scooters to the large heavy vehicles and generators. 

Advantages of Symetron AC pancake technology includes PM motor performance from an economical AC induction motor, does not require PM material, high torque at low speed, can operate efficiently at high rpm, lower cost than PM technology, scaleable to very large motor size and is more robust.