You do the math. Sectioned side view of a MagnaDrive coupling Woodard demonstrated a constant speed regulator that needed no electronics and self regulated by the same eddy current principle. They even built a constant speed generator for idling diesel engines a real boon for parked diesel trucks. But the test that caught our eye was run on an old tractor cab a Kenworth we believe. The MagnaDrive clutch slipped thru the gear changes while the engine ran at almost constant, peak torque.
Reports claim the unit is still running on test and the fuel economy is also improved.
We have spent the last two years in testing the concept and have quite a few systems running in various applications. We are looking at applications that are real power savers and that has garnered a lot of attention at the state and federal levels. Some of our future applications include clutches for wind turbines, marine applications, and equipment in the pulp and paper industry not to mention pumping platforms in industry and agriculture. Do you miss the airplane business, we queried.