Due to higher specific power density, longer life time and safer operation, super-capacitors (ultra-capacitors or electric double layer capacitors) are being considered in applications of electric vehicles (EVs). This study deals with design of light electric vehicles or even rail vehicle powered by full or partial pure super-capacitors (SCs). The simulation model of the electric vehicles powered by super-capacitors is proposed for predicting the EV performances of acceleration and travelled distance. The design objectives of a case are presented. Moreover, the development of the super-capacitor pack consisting of body-integrated SC modules is discussed. Simulated results demonstrate that the objective of the designed light EV powered by body-integrated super-capacitor pack is achieved.

For conventional generators for wind power generation, low speed operation and large power are difficult to be achieved. However, significant improvement of the above performances can be achieved by the developed novel switched reluctance generator. Furthermore, the developed SRG is sample and more reliable than conventional generators since it is composed of a specified number of independent generation units, which are installed easily on site. Firstly, a developed novel switched reluctance generator is present, and then the actual behavior and typical waveforms of the novel switched reluctance generator are discussed according to the actual testing. In addition to the mechanical aspect of novel switched reluctance generator, due attention is given to the control aspect is considered for wind power generator system implementation. The novel controller designed for this novel generator is given and it can fit the generation pattern of the wind power generation. The proposed machine is the first SRG for wind power generation in the world using a parallel modular approach.