PRESS RELEASE   05.11.08

ZERO- Emission AGV technology developed by Numexia and TTS

Swiss transport and power technology expert Numexia SA has adapted its ground-breaking contactless energy transfer technology to pioneer a zero-emission energy solution for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in use at container terminals. Numexia has been working alongside TTS Port Equipment AB to develop its revolutionary technology in creating the new TTS Cassette AGV (C-AGV) range.

Intensive research and testing on AGVs carried out on the Numexia virtual terminal, has enabled the companies to develop and test the energy chain technology, which achieves optimal efficiency with zero emissions. Numexia has developed a range of energy transfer systems for different applications, such as the high-performance TTS C-AGV platform, which can carry container loads of up to 61 tons, while providing unprecedented manoeuvrability and flexibility (see separate press release on the TTS C-AGV).

The contactless energy transfer technology contains ground-based and vehicle-based segments. The two key components to the ground based system are the power electronics element and coils, which enables the C-AGV to receive energy both under the quay crane and the stacking cranes areas. In addition to the ground based system, the vehicle based system employs the same technology and uses super capacitors to store the energy, which is then used by the specially designed electric wheel motors.

“In comparison with other work in this field around the world, Numexia’s technology offers very high efficiency, high power capability, a low electromagnetic field, as well as safety and reliability,” said Jean-Marie Van Appelghem, CEO of Numexia. “The C-AGV range is built on the combined expertise of TTS and Numexia, enabling it to meet zero emission requirements while providing unprecedented manoeuvrability and performance.”

TTS will present the new C-AGV at TOC Americas and at the 4th Trans Middle East, UAE 2008 in Dubai.

For more details, contact:

Michel Lyrstrand

TTS Port Equipment AB

Tel: +46 31 725 79 00

info@port-se.se

Or

Numexia

Route de Cossonay 36B

CH-1040 Echallens

Switzerland

Tel: +41 (0)21 886 15 15

contact@numexia.com