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| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive company |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Alan Cocconi |
| Headquarters | San Dimas, California |
Key people | Wally Rippel and Paul Carosa |
| Website | www |
AC Propulsion is a San Dimas, California, USA company founded in 1992 by Alan Cocconi, Wally Rippel, and Paul Carosa, that specializes in alternating current-based drivetrain systems for electric vehicles.[1][2] It offers AC-induction traction motors.[3] The company produces electric vehicle drive systems featuring high performance, high efficiency induction motors and integrated high power battery charging.[3][4] Previously, they built an electric sports car, the tzero[2] and the eBox,[2] an electric conversion based on the Scion XB. They also develop prototype electric vehicles for OEM customers.[5]
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