ANVIL™ Selected by TEAM® Industries, Fallbrook® Technologies in Initiative to Develop Electric Vehicle Transmission Prototypes
Announcement Means High Gear for Tomberlin’s Anvil and Other Low Speed Electric Vehicles
Augusta, Ga. –February 14, 2011- The Electric Initiative by the Tomberlin® Automotive Group (TAG) receives a ringing endorsement from Minnesota based TEAM Industries along with California based technology development company Fallbrook Technologies (Fallbrook). The companies announced a partnership to develop electric vehicle transmission prototypes. The first initiative under the agreement is for the Tomberlin Anvil™, a street-legal Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) offering a range of more than 40 miles.
“We see the partnership with TEAM and Fallbrook as a critical step forward in our efforts to evolve the market for electric vehicles. It’s an affirmation of our work to create an Electric Commuter Class Vehicle (ECCV) in America,” says Mike Tomberlin CEO of TAG. “The ECCV is aimed at the 35 mph class for use as a city car. The City Car concept will happen in America, the question 
is who will lead it, the US, Europe or Asia. President Obama has made it clear this country needs to lead in technology and jobs. These partnerships are the way that private industry, not government, will lead the way.”
"We are equally committed to improve both the performance and battery life of electric vehicles," said Rob Smithson, Fallbrook’s Vice President of Business Development and CTO. "Our NuVinci® product line is ideal for this purpose, and designed to allow an electric car motor to operate in a more efficient manner by continuously optimizing the electric powertrain for driving conditions."
"We’re continually searching for leading suppliers capable of providing technologies to make our eco-friendly automobiles more compelling and exciting than anything else like it on the market," said Mike Tomberlin. "That means offering improved hill climbing, acceleration and towing capacity as well as other rider benefits in our vehicles. Developing systems that enable electric vehicles to enhance performance is a key step towards achieving that goal, thus we are very pleased to support the Fallbrook-TEAM development initiative for those reasons."
Production of the resulting powertrain will occur at TEAM Industries’ Minnesota-based facilities. "Working with Fallbrook on this initiative makes perfect sense for us," said Tony Passanante, Senior Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning for the company. "Our core competency is designing and manufacturing systems that transmit power and put it to work quietly and efficiently."
Unlike conventional gear and clutch transmissions, the NuVinci continuously variable planetary 
transmission (CVP) uses a set of rotating and tilting balls positioned between the input and output components of the transmission that tilt to vary the speed of the transmission resulting in a seamless and continuous transition to any ratio within its range.
"TEAM Industries is committed to developing innovative products that advance electric vehicle driveline systems," said Passanante.
About Tomberlin®
Tomberlin designs, builds and distributes electric and combustion-based vehicles. Tomberlin is based out of Augusta, Georgia with Distribution facilities based in Georgia, Missouri and California. Parts and Technical support is located in Augusta, Georgia. Tomberlin is privately held with between 50 and 100 direct employees. Their supplier base is primarily out of the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe. Tomberlin by agreement manages the operations of PowerGroup International, Inc. See more about Tomberlin at www.tomberlin.net and www.facebook.com/TheTomberlinGroup.
About the ANVIL™
The Eco-friendly Tomberlin ANVIL is designed from the ground up as a Street Legal Low Speed Vehicle. Comfortable and reliable, the ANVIL provides a non-polluting, zero emission alternative to short commuting in America’s neighborhoods. The ANVIL has a wide wheel track making it the most stable vehicle in its class. The AC power plant is capable of impressive acceleration through its top speed. A stylish body is matched with a functional interior with a large instrument console, heated seats, flow through ventilation and an MP3, CD, AM/FM stereo. Safety features include 4 wheel hydraulic brakes, double A-arm front suspension and ‘box tube’ steel construction. The roof has an integrated solar panel that will assist the on-board smart charger in maximizing the 72-volt US Battery pack.
More is available at: www.tomberlin.net
About TEAM® Industries
TEAM Industries designs and manufactures systems that take power and puts it to work quietly and efficiently. Driving innovation with six locations throughout Minnesota and North Carolina, headquartered in Bagley, Minnesota, TEAM has been developing performance and reliability enhancing components for original equipment manufacturers since 1967. More information is available at www.TEAM-IND.com or www.facebook.com/teamindustries
About Fallbrook® Technologies Inc.
Headquartered in San Diego, California, Fallbrook Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for vehicles and equipment. The company’s NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) technology is applicable to machines that use a transmission, including bicycles, light electric vehicles, automobiles, agricultural equipment and wind turbines. NuVinci technology offers companies the flexibility to design and produce next-generation products better tailored to their unique business, market and competitive requirements. Fallbrook Technologies has built an extensive portfolio of over 375 patents and patent applications worldwide. More information is available at www.fallbrooktech.com.