This electric truck is the second commercial model developed by Power Plaza after its light commercial electric truck and is the only one-ton electric truck in Korea, optimized for short haul freight transportation, which is in the greatest demand domestically for door-to-door service and delivery business.
The Peace one-ton electric truck, which was introduced recently at the Seoul Motor Show, boasts maximum torque of 193Nm by adopting induction motor of 60kW. It has batt ery capacity of 40.1kWh, so it can run approximately 100 km on a single charge.
The one-ton electric truck has two charging modes of Type 1 (AC single phase) and Type 2 (AC three phase). With two charging inlets in the truck, it is possible to charge fully with Type 1 within 8 hours and Type 2 within 3 hours. EV Smart Monitor, 8-inch touch screen, provides a total solution for driving with navigation, charging information, driving information and batt ery status. Power Plaza is planning to make the PEACE one-ton electric truck available on the market this year, starting with national authentication.

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At the Seoul Motor Show, the electric truck PEACE was also introduced by Power Plaza, which advanced into the eco-friendly electric vehicle business as a next-generation growth industry in 2007. It succeeded in remodeling light commercial vehicles (0.5 ton, 1 ton) into electric vehicles in 2009. Power Plaza developed a power pack structure by integrating the batt ery and inverter for PEACE and used an optimized design and light material, carbon and glass fi ber, for its structure and secured the best stability by passing various tests.
Its maximum output is 26kW, maximum torque, 108Nm and loading weight, up to 500 kg. Also, it has a 17.8kWh lithium-ion battery with 72 km of driving range on a single charge. The driving range, when nothing is loaded, can stretch up to about 100 km on a single charge and it lasts approximately four hours when fully charged.
Warranties for batt ery, drive motor and inverter last for up to 7 years or 150,000 km. Power Plaza provides lifetime service for EV components such as OBC, PDU, LDC, BMS, dashboard module, etc.
PEACE, unlike other electric vehicles, is equipped with manual transmission in consideration of climbing capacity and energy effi ciency. When driving, the gear transmission is just like engine-operated cars. PEACE is registered on the “Korea Online E-procurement System” for stable supply to public institutions.

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Power Plaza, Korea’s representative electric vehicle company, has each year been releasing its new EV concept cars, the YEBBUJANA series. Of special note, Power Plaza was invited to participate in the Geneva Motor Show 2016, for the first time as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) from Korea, with its YEBBUJANA R2. The car can travel as far as 765 km per charge and attain speeds of up to 199 km per hour. With its differentiated sensible design and interior decoration emphasized, it received high praise from the Europeans.
For the Seoul Motor Show, Power Plaza has a new slogan: “Focus on humans, not machines.” For example, we have tried to focus its handling control based on human sensory organs, as it is a human interface, not a machine’s. Therefore, Power Plaza’s future automobile will allow minimum intervention of machines for driving.
YEBBUJANA R2 falls into a category of roadsters that has never been tried before in Korea, and it is a new version of the YEBBUJANA R, which was released at the Seoul Motor Show 2015, and the R2 comes in a more attractive design and features future-oriented technology. The YEBBUJANA R2 maximizes elegant curves through “One-piece Underfloor” engineering to emphasize its unique design that embodies the shape of a dynamic dolphin with the body’s beauty and simplicity. A black line on the rear has been added to maximize the volume of the curve with elegance.
The R2 boasts a level of performance of sports cars with a maximum speed of 199 km/h, 4.6 seconds for 0->100km/h acceleration, and a maximum range of 765 km per charge when driving 60 km/h. Power Plaza has been unveiling new models of its exclusive EV concept car, YEBBUJANA series since the Seoul Motor Show 2011. Also, “One-piece Underfloor” in the YEBBUJANA R2 is exclusive special technology developed by Power Plaza, which acquired a domestic patent.
Using the Monocoque method as the body & frame integration technique, the biggest advantage of “One-piece Underfloor” is the fact that it can reduce costs for facility and equipment, which raises the possibility of producing EVs in small facilities as well.

If you take a look at the performance of the R2, it can go as far as 765 km on a single charge at 60 km/h. This innovative range was made possible by its carbon fiber body that makes the vehicle lighter with its weight around 837kg and highcapacity battery pack of 81kWh when equipped with its optional battery. Also, its power-train features a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), and inverter, with a five-speed manual transmission, which enables dynamic driving at the level of super car with its explosive acceleration that can reach 100 km/h within 4.6 seconds. Its battery module, which was made by connecting barrel shaped battery cells in series/parallel, has been self-developed for its stability and high performance.

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An opportunity to catch up with the latest development trends in global automation precision equipment

The 13th International Factory Automation System Show 2017 will be held from June 13-16, over a four- period at Changwon Convention Center. Being held in Changwon, one of the largest exhibitions held outside the metropolitan area of Seoul, it has been a symbolic event representing the mecca of the high-tech industry of Korea.

Marking its 13th year, the Fair aims to increase the international competitiveness of the industry by boosting demand for the exportation of smart factories, automation equipment, facilities, and related equipment, exchanging information, and technology development. Every year, it serves as a venue for exchanging information on technology and markets among participants and searching for new business partners.

Organized by KOAMI and held by the Gyeongsangdam-do and Changwon-si, the exhibition is sponsored by some of the most representative companies and organizations in various industries in Korea. Other affiliated events such as seminars and lectures will also be held along with the event.

This year, as many as 165 exhibitors from 13 countries have signed up for the exhibition. Although there were more exhibitors of 184 from 18 countries last year, 380 booths are expected to be installed, remaining almost the same with 387 booths last year.

The event organizer is expecting to achieve last year’s outcome of 20,000 visitors and business meetings worth USD550 million (meetings worth USD500 million and deals worth USD 50 million) during the exhibition this year.

A total of nine themed exhibitions along with a special exhibition will be held displaying FA equipment focusing on innovative process management solutions, sensors and control equipment, network systems, designing and process analysis programs, and measuring instruments for smart factories. The exhibitions will also feature metal processing machinery, molding tools, hydraulic pressure equipment, and part materials to respond to the demands of the global market.

An export consultation session with vendor handlers overseas will also be held to satisfy the event’s aim to increase exports. For Korean companies to fi nd new buyers especially in countries like India and Japan with high demand for nuclear, chemical and plant equipment, vendor handlers and procurement managers from ten well-known international EPC companies have been invited to have one-on-one meetings with 60 Korean companies. Customized consultation sessions with 20 prospective buyers overseas recruited by the exhibitors will be held at individual booths.

“Information and communications technology (ICT) conversion, the key to change in the global manufacturing paradigm, is triggering the fourth industrial revolution,” an offi cial from the KOAMI said. “You’ll be able to see the trends in automation technology that is evolving with new technology such as cloud computing, big data, and Internet of things.”

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The Korea Association of Machinery Industry (KOAMI) was founded in 1969 in accordance with the Machinery Industry Promotion Act. Since its foundation, KOAMI has been a trusted bridge between the Korean government and machinery industry, contributing to the advancement of the Korean machinery industry. Today it continues to serve as an important organization representing the machinery industry in Korea.

With support from the government and the participation of member companies, KOAMI has brought tremendous achievements to the advancement of the industry; it has been part of the development of core technology, pioneering overseas markets, initiatives to increase the export of Korean machinery, and promoting the sharing of mutual interest among the members. Moreover, KOAMI provides machinery companies with professional services involving support to policymaking and research activities, technology development, and exportation in response to the government’s policies. It also provides them with useful information on the machinery industry and training.

Since its foundation, KOAMI has never stopped striving to develop the industry and played a significant role for the machinery industry to become the world’s eighth largest exporter. With its expertise accumulated and trust earned over the past 49 years, KOAMI will continue to dedicate itself to the advancement of the machinery industry in Korea. As a companion to the industry, it plans to continue providing the machinery industry with support so that it can drive growth and play its role as the largest exporter of machinery in Korea.

Business Areas
– Business to promote the machinery industry and members’ interests
– Support for the machinery industry to develop technology
– Business to promote machinery exhibitions, machinery, parts, and materials technology, exportation, and international cooperation
– Research and publication on promotion of the machinery industry
– Informatization of the machinery industry and creation of knowledge-based businesses
– Businesses required to nurture talents tailored to the region and industry
– Support related to quality guarantee and warranty of machinery, parts, and materials
– Projects to establish a foundation for nurturing cutting-edge molding businesses
– Advancement of machinery equipment and promotion of its exportation
– Support to issuance of certificates on design, test, and inspection for SMEs
– Collaboration between large enterprises and SMEs
– Projects on advancement of the machinery industry commissioned by the government
– Operation and rental of KOAMI’s properties

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