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Jason M. Hendler
01-20-2010, 10:25 AM
Quantum Signs LOI with Fisker Automotive:

Link (http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1041794_quantum-signs-loi-with-fisker-automotive-as-exclusive-supplier-of-q-drive-technology)

My question still is, can Quantum sell their propulsion system to other automakers. Given that Quantum owns a piece of Fisker, there is no threat of losing Fisker's business, but, at the same time, they don't want to undercut a product in which they have a vested interest. I suppose they would only sell to other automakers, if the intended vehicle was very different from Fisker's product plan - like a large SUV or some radical 2 or 3 wheeled vehicle, or a service fleet product like a USPS mail carrier.

George S. Bower
01-20-2010, 11:08 AM
and another question that Prowler would know the answer to: Did Quantum make the original analog motor controller for the Tesla Roadster that Tesla had to shelve and then develop their own solid state controller??

prowler
01-20-2010, 01:48 PM
and another question that Prowler would know the answer to: Did Quantum make the original analog motor controller for the Tesla Roadster that Tesla had to shelve and then develop their own solid state controller??
Tesla prototypes were based upon the AC Propulsion patents for the motor and integrated charger/power electronics. By the time the first production Roadster was delivered, the components were so completely redesigned that the ACP patents no longer applied. In the case of the motor controller, the original analog design was scrapped and replaced with the digital controls that JB Straubel designed and snuck in as "lab test equipment". This was further redesigned for the second model year roadster (2010 vs 2008).

-SPARKZZ

Jason M. Hendler
01-20-2010, 04:29 PM
and another question that Prowler would know the answer to: Did Quantum make the original analog motor controller for the Tesla Roadster that Tesla had to shelve and then develop their own solid state controller??

What would ever make you think Quantum had anything to do with Tesla Motors?

Quantum is all about hybrids and FCV's.

Tesla Motors is all about BEV's.