Kenwood Intros New Car Audio Power Tech

Kenwood plans to introduce a new electrical assist technology for car stereo systems that is environmentally friendly.

Thanks to the use of wind-powered, low pressure turbulators feeding a side rail, high capacitance energy storage system, the product can provide clean power for large audio systems in electric cars without affecting the range of the car.

At $1,100 suggested retail price, the KWC-1400 will be the first product of its kind.

Rick Noetzli, General Manager Product R&D Development stated, “The popularity of electric cars will continue to increase and we need to provide a real world solution to the challenges these platforms bring. Green Booost Technology is one of those solutions.”

The KWC-1400 generates and stores energy and supplies it to the amplifiers when they are under high demand situations. The genius of this system is power is supplied to the amplifiers, not the vehicle itself, which isolates the audio system from the vehicle operating system.

Because the amount of energy generated by the KWC-1400 is speed based, the amps can be placed in a mode that increases volume based on speed. At 100MPH it produces enough energy to power a 20 watt amplifier with no help from the battery system.

The hyper-centric wing design is both functional and elegant producing little drag, increased downforce and “stunning looks,” said Kenwood.

Rob Sutton, Director of Sales says: “We feel that the wing cosmetics are a home run, and its likely many electric car owners will purchase it on looks alone. We hope the market sees the potential for a clean sustainable audio experience our children can fondly remember from the rear seat.”

The KWC-1400 will begin shipping in July.

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