May - June   2003

Electro Electric Systems High-Power Electric Motor Developed Technology Transfer to Taiwan High-Power Electric Motor Developed The Electro Electric Systems Division and the Electro- Mechanical Research Institute have succeeded in developing two high-power water-cooled induction motors for use in electric vehicles after two years of research. The newly developed induction motors have 160 and 320 horsepower each, and are the main driving gear for electric vehicles. Currently, these motors are being used on shuttle buses and freight trucks in parts of the United States. Prior to its latest breakthrough, the division had been successful in developing water-cooled induction motors of 60, 65, and 90kW. On the basis of these successes, the division is expected to meet customers¡¯ various needs with its wide product selection. Technology Transfer to Taiwan The Electro Electric Systems Division is gaining noticeable financial incomes from royalties related to its transfer of in-house technology to foreign companies. The division recently concluded a contract for a Gas- Insulated Switchgear (GIS) technology transfer with Tatung Co. in Taiwan. The contract for the 170kV GIS technology transfer was agreed under the Taiwan Electric Power Company¡¯s expansion plan for substation facilities. The division will receive $600,000 in lump sum as a technology fee and expects to continuously earn royalties on GIS orders awarded to Tatung Co. Implementing a two-year progressive technology transfer, the division will supply core GIS components such as circuit breakers and driving mechanisms. So far, the division has exported five technologies in total to countries including India and Iran, and earnings through technology transfers, which currently amount to $1.3 million, are expected to rise to $2 million by the end of this year.

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