U_8_1993_MC_thin_paddle_LPI_paddle-side_components

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Early Inductive Paddles

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This page is dedicated to documentation on
the first, or earliest version
of the Hughes Power Control Systems Magne Charge early "thin"
paddles.

First, we have a video presentation done in 1994 showing grid "Load
Management" system in development by Hughes.  It also
includes an overview of the v1 Magne Charge system
using the early thin paddles.

The next set of pictures  show some of the various advertising
for the early thin paddles of the
c1993/'94 Hughes Mange Charge paddle configuration.

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Parts WANTED

We are looking for these old style 'thin' paddles
& charge units for restoration / history projects.  Any
condition, working or not.

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If you have, or know of one, please contact us at

magnecharge (at) tzev (dot) com

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These early "thin" paddle chargers are c1993 / '94 equipment.
As shown, the  paddle reciever on this system is
< 9.26mm ( .355 in. ) wide.

They were re-called and replaced with the 13mm ( .500" )
wide paddles in '95/'96  timeline so we know
that they are long since obsolete.

This early paddle was substantially thinner then the post '95 units
used in '96 - '03 EV1s, '97-'98 S10Es, '98 Nissan Altra EV, and later
in the Toyota Rav4-EV, all widely known as
LPI (Large paddle inductive) or SPI (Small paddle inductive).

If you know of a possible source for an old Magne
Charge paddle please write us at:

magnecharge (at) tzev (dot) com


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Inductive Chargers

MC v1 Components

MC v1 Paddle-side Components

MC v1 Reciever Components

MC v1 Controller Detail

MC v1 Charger Stand Versions

MC v1 Early Brochure

MC v1 USE e10 Installed Components

MC v1 & v2 Parts Wanted

MC v2 Components

MC v2 Programming

MC Raytheon SuperChecker Dianostics

MC Library

This is a demonstration video from Hughes Power Systems c1994 showing their Magne Charge units and their then grid / utility control Load Management technologies. Considering this is vintage 1994 research, it is very interesting material. Wondering how much of the technology is available in todays market?! This is/was forward looking work. In the video an early thin-paddle Magne Charge unit is used to demonstrate the use of Hughes Load Management grid / utility controls. The video also shows the front ends of the early EV1 as display units, one of which is currently in the Beata Collection. We have posted this video as it was the earliest and best actual pictures we had located showing how "thin" the original early version Magne Charge paddles were, < 9mm wide. We have since collected three of these early Magne Charge units.

Here are some actual pictures of the Magne Charge 1993 "thin-paddle" Magne Charge parts we continue to seek out for acquisitions.

It is difficult to see in these grainy pictures, but note the early design features of this rare bird.

Here are some early marketing materials on the thin paddle Mange Charge systems. The first two (2) pictures show the c1994 PrEView LPF car receiving the thin-paddle charger.

Here we are able to obtain an exact measurement of the early paddle receiver.

Here is a comparative picture of the early thin paddle version (93-94), vs. the next version LPI (Large Paddle Inductive) (96-99), vs. the TMC developed SPI (Small Paddle Inductive) (02-03).

In this photo the left side is the LPI (96-99), the second is the SPI (02-03) and the last two (2) are early thin paddle (93-94). Also of note is the "V" shape of the early thin paddle vs. the more beefier construction of the later two paddles.

Here we can see the thin paddles taper and the varied "shaded" or "lightened" area across the handle. This is unique to the early thin-paddle design.

Note that the following paddle pictures are all slightly different styles and colors. We believe these are all prototype examples of the earliest versions of the paddle systems. At the bottom of the page we have posted actual in-use pictures of the 1993/94 Impact LPF durability testing paddle units. Someday we hope to find one of these earliest of paddle units for the collection.

This is the earliest version of the Hughes Power Systems Magne Charge EV charger. Note the hollow center of the paddle.

A parts schematic of the early version.

1993/94 Impact LPF durability testing paddle units. Someday we hope to find one of these earliest of paddle units for the collection.