Dakota Power LLC

Dakota Power LLC is a small company based in Rapid City, South Dakota, with 5 to 9 employees. The company specializes in the research, development, and production of electric drive and power generation systems. Dakota Power develops lightweight electric drive systems utilizing a unique class of motors and generators. Their patented technologies focus on scalable machine designs that combine the benefits of brushless DC and switched reluctance machines. Their high-efficiency, power-dense switched reluctance DC machine (SRDCM) enables a wide variety of electric drive systems, offering precise DC control over speed and torque. These technologies cater to both military and civilian applications, spanning high-torque wheel units for heavy vehicles to lightweight motors for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and underwater vehicles (ROVs). Their solutions also extend to cars and trucks designed to meet zero-emissions standards. Dakota Power LLC can be reached via their website, dplwed.com.