C/M Flywheel Tablets (1)
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FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE
A suitable non-material reliant effect with a micro-7 Tablet Flywheel Battery equivalent to Copper-Ion - Lithium-Ion - Sodium-Ion equvilance
Advanced micro-flywheel Energy is efficient at short-term storage & last over 30 years
C/M holds Preference over Chemical Material Batteries then Hydrogen Tanks as a back-up first with Rechsrgers or a Wind-Tunnel Piston-Punch witb Recharger system for Unlimited Range
The design allows for slightly heavier end unit than Chemical Battery at 155-175 lbs rather than 100-150 lbs yet both accomplish the same goal
Our 7 Tablet effect
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Static. Super Capacitors over Chemical
IN DESCRIPTION
A micro flywheel battery is a type of energy storage system that stores electricity as kinetic energy in a fast-spinning rotor, which is a mechanical battery that operates differently from traditional chemical batteries. It uses a motor to spin up the flywheel for charging and a generator to produce electricity when the flywheel's speed is reduced, making it efficient for high-frequency, short-term power needs in systems like microgrids and backup power units.
How it works
• Charging: Electrical energy is used to spin a motor, which spins up a heavy flywheel to a very high speed (up to 50,000 RPM). The energy is stored as kinetic energy in the spinning mass.
• Discharging: When energy is needed, the motor/generator reverses, and the spinning flywheel's inertia turns the generator rotor, producing electricity.
• Efficiency: Flywheels have a high round-trip efficiency (90-95%) because they avoid chemical energy conversion losses.
• Components: The system consists of a flywheel (rotor), a dual-action electric motor/generator, and a power converter.
Key advantages
• Long lifecycle: Flywheels do not rely on chemical processes and can last for 30 years or more, withstanding tens of thousands of full charge/discharge cycles without degradation.
• Fast response: They can charge and discharge at capacitor-like speeds, making them excellent for stabilizing power grids during short-term fluctuations.
• Grid stability: They are ideal for use with renewable energy sources like wind and solar, which can be intermittent, helping to smooth out power supply and stabilize microgrids.
• Instant backup: In uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, they provide instant backup power to bridge the gap until emergency generators start.
Limitations
• High self-discharge rate: They lose about 5-20% of their energy per hour and are best suited for short-term storage (e.g., 15 minutes without maintenance).
• High cost: They have a higher installation cost per kilowatt-hour compared to traditional batteries.
• Mass and size: Traditional flywheels are massive, heavy, and require specialized components and maintenance.
PHYSICAL SIZE & WEIGHT OF A 7 kWh FLYWHEEL
The physical size and weight of a 7 kWh flywheel energy storage system vary widely based on its design, the materials used (steel vs. advanced composites), and its intended application (e.g., residential vs. industrial stabilization).
General Size Estimates
• Compact Industrial/Commercial Units: Modern high-speed flywheels are designed to be relatively compact and are often enclosed in a vacuum to reduce aerodynamic drag. These systems are typically housed in cabinets that might be a meter or less in each dimension (width, depth, height).
• Large-Scale or Low-Speed Systems: Larger, low-speed flywheels using heavy materials like concrete or steel will be substantially bigger and heavier to store the same amount of energy. For example, one 10 kWh concrete residential system was noted as needing a surface area of about 10 square meters. Extremely large industrial flywheels (with much higher energy capacities in the GJ range, not kWh) can have diameters of 9 meters and weigh hundreds of tons.
Weight Estimates
The specific energy of flywheels ranges from 5 to 150 Wh/kg. For a 7 kWh (7,000 Wh) system:
• High-End (Composite Materials): At 100 Wh/kg, a high-efficiency composite flywheel assembly might weigh around 70 kg (approx. 154 lbs).
• Low-End (Steel Materials): At 5 Wh/kg, a steel system could weigh up to 1,400 kg (approx. 3,086 lbs).
• Example from a Commercial Product: For comparison, a 3 kWh commercial unit intended for UPS applications weighed approximately 4976 kg, which highlights how the total system enclosure and components significantly add to the weight beyond just the spinning rotor. A 30 kWh system from another company weighs 3000 kg and has a footprint of 0.75m x 0.75m.
In summary, a modern, commercially available 7 kWh flywheel system is likely a self-contained unit roughly the size of a large appliance, with dimensions under a meter in height/width/depth, and a total weight probably in the hundreds of kilograms, depending on the specific technology used.
FLYWHEEL ENERGY RISKS
We utilize an exo-shell barrier like with a Wind-Tunnel Piston-Punch then 3 Purge valve to void explosion which in extensive pressures & speeds pressure is received before mechanical & material failure so the system relaxes back to full efficiency
Our exo-shell has a foam density & octagonal barrier with walls designed to access shrapnel fragments at high rates of speed containing in a failure within the exo-shell then foam barrier that is then contained in a layered box protecting cab, cargo & chassis from explosion then a purge direction effect rearward & outward into a collection not outside the vehicle as part of the Emergency Safety System yet occupants hear a loud pop & shards explode & catch in stoppers as its like a porcupine
Flywheel energy storage systems pose mechanical failure risks, specifically explosions from high-speed fragments, rather than chemical fires like those associated with traditional batteries. Flywheels contain no flammable chemical materials, so a fire is not an inherent hazard of their operation.
Flywheel Safety Concerns
The primary risk associated with flywheels is the potential for a catastrophic mechanical failure, where the rapidly spinning mass fractures and sends high-speed shrapnel outward.
• Explosion Risk: If a high-performance flywheel fails, the release of kinetic energy can be explosive and extremely rapid.
• Containment: To mitigate this danger, commercial and industrial flywheel systems are often installed within robust, specialized containment chambers, sometimes even buried below ground, to arrest any potential fragments.
• Past Incidents: Accidents have occurred, such as those at the Beacon Power facility in New York in 2011, where two flywheels failed due to manufacturing flaws, leading to a containment breach and the facility declaring bankruptcy.
Battery Fire Concerns
In contrast, chemical batteries, particularly lithium-ion batteries, store energy chemically and are prone to different hazards, including fires caused by thermal runaway. These fires can release toxic emissions and be difficult to extinguish.
• Thermal Runaway: Damage, overcharging, or poor design can cause individual battery cells to overheat, creating a cascading effect that leads to ignition and self-propagating fires.
• Toxic Fumes: Battery fires can produce hazardous materials, such as hydrogen fluoride, which pose a risk to human health and require specific safety protocols and air monitoring.
• Recent Events: Large-scale battery storage facilities, such as the Vistra Moss Landing plant in California, have experienced significant fires, leading to evacuations and environmental monitoring.
In summary, while batteries can catch fire, flywheel systems face the distinct hazard of mechanical explosions due to their kinetic energy storage method.
SHRAPNEL BARRIERS FOR FLYWHEEL BATTERIES
Shrapnel barriers are protective structures designed to stop and contain shrapnel, which are fragments from an explosive blast, or to resist penetration from small-arms fire. Common types include large, modular, wire mesh-and-geotextile containers like the Hesco bastion, concrete blast walls, and specialized, impact-resistant panels and windows. They are widely used in military and security applications to create defensive fortifications and protect critical assets or people.
Types of shrapnel barriers
• Modular barriers: Often made from a wire mesh container filled with sand, soil, or rocks, these are quickly deployed to form defensive walls or blast walls. Hesco bastions are a well-known example, used in military applications for temporary to semi-permanent fortifications.
• Concrete and steel barriers: These are commonly used for more permanent structures, such as the concrete "T" walls used at military bases.
• Impact-resistant panels and windows: These are specialized systems designed to resist penetration from projectiles and contain shrapnel from a blast. They can be incorporated into buildings to protect against explosions.
• Transparent barriers: Some systems use transparent materials like acrylic or polycarbonate in a specially designed frame that can relieve blast overpressure and prevent the material from breaking into shrapnel.
How they work
• Energy absorption: Shrapnel barriers are engineered to absorb and dissipate the energy from an impact or explosion.
• Containment: They are designed to contain shrapnel and prevent it from traveling through the barrier.
• Structural integrity: They provide a strong, solid structure that can withstand significant force.
Applications
• Military and defense: They are used to create defensive positions, protect soldiers, and secure sensitive locations.
• Security: They are used at public gatherings or around critical infrastructure to protect against potential attacks.
• Flood control: Modular barriers can be filled with soil or rocks and used to create strong defensive walls to control floods.
C/M uses a stainless steel dual-triple frame + mesh lightweight effect to capture shrapnel & direct it back into place with a airflow purge effect so the explosion airflow is purged outward & above like a Hydrogen back-up system voiding damage to the chassis, cab, cargo & body of the vehicle. This is similar to the Fire Box for Motors & Rechargers or Batteries just slightly altered for Flywheels
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Dual-Mass Flywheel (DMF) Vs. Single-Mass Flywheel (SMF)
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Creating a V8 - V12 Air-Compression Motor paired to Wind-Tunnel Piston-Punch
Downward force from combustion chamber to push a piston within casing downward as it returns upward wirh crankshaft between seals while compression slowly wears we can use just Air-Pressure with the Wind-Tunnel Piston-Punch separate from other variants of the Piston-Punch design
We require use of 1000-1500 or higher PSI driven into the pistons in a Wind-Tunnel perpetual cycle separate from PZ Taps & Pelton additives with others while not considering an Air-Compression & Air Motor variable worh valves & sequencing controls
The downward force on a V12 piston is not a fixed value; it is a variable force that depends entirely on the engine's specific design and operating conditions, primarily the cylinder pressure and piston area.
The force is greatest during the power stroke when the ignited fuel-air mixture rapidly expands and pushes down on the piston.
Key Factors Determining Piston Force
You can calculate the force using a simplified formula:
Force=Pressure×Areacap F o r c e equals cap P r e s s u r e cross cap A r e a
πΉππππ=ππππ π π’ππ×π΄πππ
• Pressure (P): This is the pressure inside the cylinder during the power stroke. It can range widely depending on the engine's load, speed (RPM), and design (e.g., naturally aspirated, turbocharged).
• In a normal street gasoline engine, peak pressures might reach around 1,000 psi (pounds per square inch).
• High-performance or diesel engines can reach much higher pressures, sometimes up to 1,500 psi or more.
• Area (A): This is the surface area of the piston crown, determined by the cylinder bore diameter.
Other Forces
Besides the combustion force, other dynamic forces act on the piston, including:
• Inertia forces: These are significant, especially at high RPMs, as the piston changes direction rapidly at the top and bottom of each stroke.
• Friction forces: As the piston moves against the cylinder walls.
• Gas pressure during other strokes: Lower pressures are present during the intake, compression, and exhaust strokes.
A Full-Sized 100 kWh Battery which is heavy 900-1200 lbs can still be split in 7 for Unlimited Range in 2000-6000+ cycles which we can add as. Retrofit Kit or on some C/M models yet Rechargers & Flywheel Batteries or backup smaller scaled 7 Tablet Batteries & Hydrogen Tabks (x3) are more aligned with C/M as a goal
BATTERIES FOR RECHARGERS
C/M 7 Tablet Batteries
Chemical. Copper-Ion - Sodium-Ion - Lithium-Ion
Main Automotive Batteries
25 - 40 - 60 - 75 - 100 kWh Batteries which are split in 7 tablets for Unlimited Range
100 kWh $9,000-15,000 USD (United States Dollars)
Back-Up Micro Automotive Emergency Batterries
14" - 10.5" - 7" - 3" - 1.5" x 3" Blocks
$300-$1500 / 3000 Canadian Dollars
1.75 - 7 kWh or lower average capacity for Unlimited Range yet scaled cycle lives at a lower cost if you do not use 3 Hydrogen tanks as a back-up for the Rechargers or Wind-Tunnel Piston-Punch Rechargers
A 40 kWh battery expected cycle life is around 8 to 10 years or 100,000 to 150,000 miles, though C/M claims the battery could last up to 25 years or longer. The actual battery life is heavily influenced by charging habits and environmental factors like extreme heat or frequent fast charging, which allegedly could shorten the lifespan and decrease range over time. For the 40 kWh battery, the initial range is around 151 miles, but this will decline as the battery degrades yet C/M uses a 20/80 anti-degradation effect to void retaining life spans & self-charging. Higher Horsepower we rely more on Rechargers to void faster Chemical Battery degradation.
Chemical Battery Weights
25 kWh 300 - 500 lbs
40 kWh 600 - 900 lbs
60 kWh 700 - 1000 lbs
100 kWh 900-1400 lbs
C/M uses an integrated Emergency Safety System & Plan which does not create much in added weight yet lowers fire & explosion risk while using a purge extinguisher effort protecting cab & occupants then cargo + chassis
Chemical Batteries are far heavier yet have benefits VS Flywheel or Hydrogen & Micro Battery back ups that use an equivlant or equal wear pattern
With Chemical Batteries we have to strap them to the frame below yet each model has spacing for this effect or for Hydrogen tanks if required unless your using Micro-Batterries or Flywheel Batteries. Rechargers, Batteries & Motors are held within contained Emergency Safety Systems to void Fire or Explosion & excessive wear
To compensate for weight differences we have optional motor upgrades or downgrades while weight savings & performance altering efforts will align the vehicle closer between use of Chemical or Flywheel Batteries with rechargers if not a back up Micro-Battery or Hydrogen Tank & or Wind-Tunnel Piston-Punch set-up as we offer lighter to heavier weight scaled Performance Luxury or Performance while materials & weight factors with OEM & Aftermarket effects alter end pricing & maintenance fees
MAINTENANCE
C/M Automotive Maintenance
"Our vehicles have lower maintenance & higher reliability scores with linger intervals between yet require review for proper safety in ownership. Easy access review most people can do themselves yet certified technicians are requested to perform maintenance"
Main Areas of Maintenance & Review
Powersteering Fluid
Brake Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brake Disc-pad Wear (rotor review)
Tire wear & Alignment
On some models:
Coolant - Heating + Motors for
Secondary Areas of Maintenance & Review
Energy Generation Rechargers
Batteries
Hydrogen Tanks & Lines
Motors & Simulated Transmission
Electrical Lines
Electronics
Third Areas of Maintenance & Review
Chassis - Frame & Roll Cage
Cab Interior
Cargo areas
Exterior Body & Features
CATALOGUES & ITEMS
C/M Catalogues like all other CIG In-House or connected beands are a 5+ year variable with archives & updates that are done with a main & secondary standard yet are never really finished
This includes the new branded not custom-fab Automotive & Motorcycle connected to Aviation & others at C/M for 2026
You can now order for 2026 as of Q3 2024 with deliveries which began fall 2025 rather than custom-fab effects
The longest lasting and strongest magnets are neodymium magnets, which are a type of rare-earth magnet made from an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron. They are incredibly resistant to demagnetization and can last for centuries if maintained properly, though they must be protected from corrosion with a coating and kept away from high temperatures and physical impacts.
Neodymium (NdFeB) magnets
• Composition: Neodymium, iron, and boron.
• Key advantages:
• The strongest type of permanent magnets available, with incredible strength and energy density.
• Highly resistant to demagnetization, with some grades losing only a fraction of their performance every 100 years under optimal conditions.
• Considerations:
• They are brittle and can chip or break if dropped.
• They are prone to corrosion, so most are coated with a material like nickel-copper-nickel (Ni-Cu-Ni) to protect them.
• They are not suitable for high-temperature environments unless they are a special grade designed for that purpose.
Other types of magnets
• Samarium Cobalt (SmCo) magnets: These are another type of rare-earth magnet that are not as strong as neodymium but have superior resistance to high temperatures and corrosion, making them a better choice for certain environments.
• Alnico magnets: These were one of the first types of mass-produced magnets and can be strong, but they are more susceptible to demagnetization than rare-earth magnets.
• Ferrite magnets: These are inexpensive but significantly weaker than rare-earth and Alnico magnets, although they offer a good balance of cost and strength for many applications.
100+ YEAR
The life cycle of a permanent magnet includes extraction, manufacturing, use, and recycling, with its magnetic life typically lasting for decades or even centuries. While magnets lose a very small amount of strength naturally over time, their magnetic properties can degrade more quickly due to external factors like high temperatures or strong opposing fields. For end-of-life magnets, recycling is crucial for sustainability, though current industrial-scale recycling is limited by technical challenges.
Life cycle stages
• Extraction and manufacturing: The process begins with the extraction of raw materials like rare-earth elements, which is followed by manufacturing to create the magnets.
• Usage and degradation: In optimal conditions, magnets can last for decades with very slow demagnetization (e.g., neodymium magnets lose about 5% every 100 years). However, exposure to high temperatures, mechanical shock, or strong opposing magnetic fields can cause a much faster loss of magnetism.
• End-of-life and recycling: When a product containing a magnet is discarded, the magnet enters the end-of-life phase. Recycling is a key part of the life cycle, especially for rare-earth magnets used in applications like electric vehicles and wind turbines, as it reduces the environmental impact of using virgin materials.
• Challenges: Industrial-scale recycling faces challenges, as extracting the magnets from end-of-life products can be difficult and costly.
• Solutions: Research is ongoing to develop effective multi-stage processes for separating and reprocessing magnets from shredded materials to close the loop.
Factors affecting magnetic lifespan
• Internal factors: The magnet's material composition and its intrinsic coercivity (resistance to demagnetization) are the primary factors determining its potential lifespan.
• External factors: The main causes of accelerated demagnetization are:
• High temperatures
• Exposure to strong opposing magnetic fields
Mechanical shocks
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