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Apex Drive Labs Partners with ONAMI and Oregon State

May 11th, 2010

Apex Drive Laboratories, Inc. (Apex) is a market-driven company that offers patented electric motor and generator technology suitable for transportation and renewable energy applications. The company designs, builds and markets this new generation of brushless axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) motors and generators, along with a proprietary controller, for a complete electric drive system. Notable advantages of the system include advanced performance, improved efficiency and reduced cost.

Apex is working with Dr. Richard Peterson of Oregon State University (OSU) to develop advanced cooling methods using microchannel technology from the Microproducts Breakthrough Institute, a joint venture of Pacific Northwest National Labs and OSU. The project team aims to dramatically advance temperature control of the Apex electric motor and controller to both improve motor efficiency and increase drive capabilities in a reliable and cost-effective manner.

Project Title: Microchannel Cooling Technology for Electric Drive Systems and Controllers

Principal Investigator: Dr. Richard B. Peterson, Oregon State University

Company Contact: Sam Gordon, Apex Drive Labs

Company Website: www.apexdrivelabs.com

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