TM4 Equips the Cleanova II: the Latest Electric Vehicle of S.V.E.

Boucherville, Quebec (ots/PRNewswire) - TM4 has developed and
produced the drivetrain system of the Cleanova II, the new hybrid
electric vehicle that is presented at the Paris Auto Show by the
Société de Véhicules Électriques (S.V.E.), company formed by the
Dassault and Heuliez groups. The Cleanova II, based on a Renault
Kangoo platform, is displayed at the Heuliez stand.

This multifunction drivetrain system integrates, in one single
module, a 35kW electrical motor and a 15kW range extender generator
with an integrated differential. Moreover, this system includes in
this same module all the associated control and power electronics,
the DC-DC converter and the battery charger. TM4's system makes of
the Cleanova II a hybrid vehicle that runs primarily in electric
mode. The Cleanova II versatile hybrid system allows for many uses.
Firstly, it can operate in all-electric mode. Secondly, the
generator, that is typically used to recharge the battery as a range
extender, can also be coupled to the main electrical motor to boost
its performance, depending on road conditions and the driver's
requests.

TM4's motors utilise permanent-magnet technology, which helps
reduce energy consumption, the size and weight of the motors,
therefore increasing the performance and driving range of the
Cleanova II. S.V.E. intends to commercialise this vehicle in the
second half of 2006. A full electric version of that vehicle, also
equipped with a TM4 drivetrain, will be commercialised concurrently.

About TM4 (www.tm4.com)

TM4 designs and markets systems based on electrodynamics,
conversion and power control components that meet the specific
requirements of its clients. It offers its systems worldwide for
electric drivetrain and distributed electric power generation
applications. The partners and clients of TM4 Transport are
manufacturers and integrators of electric or hybrid electric
vehicles, for general or specialised applications seeking light,
compact, high-performance drivetrain units and on-board generators.

To find out more about TM4 and to see pictures of the car and
system, visit the News section at www.tm4.com

Rückfragehinweis:
Michel Lemaire, Vice-president Business Development, +1-450-645-1444,
extension 259, E-mail : michel.lemaire@tm4.com

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