[ausev] NuVinci CVP Developer Kit Now Available

[Emile Barrios]

I thought you might be interested in this ­ Fallbrook Technologies is now
making its innovative NuVinci® continuously variable planetary drivetrain
available as a Developer Kit. The kit has everything vehicle designers ­
especially builders of eBikes and electric scooters - need to build NuVinci
CVP advantages (increased speed, power, range and hill-climbing
capabilities) into whatever they¹re working on. The NuVinci CVP is ideal for
electric-, gas- and human-powered vehicles.

The attached release has the details. Please let me know if you¹d like more
information.

Thanks!

Emile Barrios
Media Relations
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619-890-5405
ebarrios at fallbrooktech.com
www.nuvinci.com
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Fallbrook Technologies Inc.
9444 Waples St., Suite 410
San Diego, CA 92121

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

Contact:
Emile Barrios
(619) 890-5405
ebarrios at fallbrooktech.com


 
NUVINCI CVP DEVELOPER KIT NOW AVAILABLE FROM
FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC.
­     Provides vehicle designers with easy, low-cost way to implement
NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) drivetrain technology -
 

(San Diego, Calif., March 16, 2009) ­ Fallbrook Technologies Inc.
(Fallbrook), announced today that its NuVinci CVP Developer Kit is now
available for purchase directly from the company.

The NuVinci CVP Developer Kit will be on display ­ along with examples of
how it can be used ­ at the Taipei International Cycle Show in Taipei,
Taiwan March 17-20, 2009. The Fallbrook Technologies booth number is L919a.

The NuVinci CVP Developer Kit helps builders of electric-, gas-,
human-powered and hybrid vehicles integrate the NuVinci drivetrain into
their designs. The kit includes NuVinci CVP, shift actuator, programmable
controller, wiring and mounting hardware. Software tools, design
instructions and technical documentation are also included.

The base price of the kit is US$595, plus shipping and handling. To obtain
more detailed information and register to receive purchasing instructions,
go to www.fallbrooktech.com/developerkit
<http://www.fallbrooktech.com/developerkit> .

With environmental concerns and the uncertainty surrounding fossil fuels
becoming an increasing challenge, consumers are searching for vehicles that
offer a genuine alternative to gasoline-powered transportation. Until now,
limitations on speed, range and hill climbing capability have kept these
vehicles from achieving practical real-world performance and mainstream
acceptance. The NuVinci CVP addresses these limitations. It is affordable,
advanced technology that improves performance by keeping the vehicle¹s
engine ­ gas, electric or human ­ working in its optimal range.

The NuVinci CVP Developer Kit is part of Fallbrook¹s continuing effort to
stimulate innovation in vehicle design. ³The time is right for building a
new generation of cleaner, more efficient and more economical vehicles,²
said William G. Klehm III, president and CEO of Fallbrook Technologies.
³That kind of innovation starts with individuals and small companies who
have the courage to think differently. Our Developer Kit is designed to make
their job easier, accelerate development and offer a solid competitive
advantage.²  

The NuVinci CVP uses a set of rotating and tilting balls positioned between
the input and output components of a transmission that tilt to vary the
speed of the transmission.  Tilting the balls changes their contact
diameters and varies the speed ratio. NuVinci technology is the most
practical, economical and universally adaptable continuously variable
transmission (CVT) for human-powered and motor-powered vehicles and
machines.  Current commercial applications of the NuVinci CVP include
bicycles and light electric vehicles.  Other commercial implementations are
in various stages of development.

Since entering the market in 2007, the NuVinci CVP has won five major design
and innovation awards. These include the iF Design EUROBIKE Gold 2008 Award,
a prestigious R&D 100 Award as one of the year¹s most technologically
significant products and also won the Netherlands¹ Fietsvak Technology of
the Year Award.  The first NuVinci-equipped bicycles also won the Popular
Science Best of What¹s New (Grand Award, Recreation) and Fietsvak Bike of
the Year award.

 
About Fallbrook Technologies Inc.
 
Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook) is a technology company dedicated to
improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for vehicles and
equipment.  Fallbrook¹s revolutionary NuVinci® continuously variable
planetary (CVP) technology is applicable to virtually any machines that use
a transmission such as bicycles, light electric vehicles, automobiles,
agricultural equipment, and wind turbines, among others.  NuVinci technology
offers companies the flexibility to design and produce next-generation
products that are better tailored to their unique business, market and
competitive requirements.

Fallbrook has built an extensive portfolio of over 300 patents and patent
applications worldwide.  Fallbrook¹s vigorous research and development
activities will continue to enhance the performance and capabilities of
NuVinci technology. To learn more about Fallbrook and its NuVinci
technology, please visit www.fallbrooktech.com. 

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