Vitesco Technologies Presents a Wide Range of Innovative Electrification Solutions for 2-Wheelers in India
· An Electric drive for smaller 2-Wheelers: First demo vehicle with our
48-volt system
· An Integrated Electric Axel Drive: Light, compact, and powerful for
fully electric three or four-wheel vehicles
· Demo scooter showcased at Vitesco’s state-of-the-art facility in Talegaon, Pune.
Pune/Hyderabad, July 06, 2023. Vitesco
Technologies, a leading international supplier of advanced powertrain
technologies and solutions for e-mobility, is presenting its innovative
electrification solutions for a range of segments in the 2-wheeler market. For
the first time, the company will also be publicly showcasing a demo version of
its 48-volt system for electric light motorcycles and scooters with 3 to 7 kW
output (equivalent up to 150 cc for combustion engines) in India. In addition
to the company’s two decades of expertise in two-wheel vehicles, in its new
developments Vitesco Technologies also benefits from in-house series products
in the automotive sector. The company will be showcasing the highly integrated
EMR3 (3rd generation of Electronics Motor Reducer) electric
axle drive, which has already proven itself in the passenger car market, as a
tailored solution for high-performance three- and four-wheelers.
Klaus Hau,
Executive Board Member and Head of Powertrain Solutions Division and Anurag
Garg, Managing Director & Country Head of Vitesco Technologies India,
unveiled the Demo scooter at the facility in Talegaon, Pune. "I truly
believe that the future is electric, and we are excited to showcase our first 48-volt
demo vehicle in India”, said Klaus Hau. He continued by stating that India
plays a vital part in the company's global growth strategy. India’s automotive
industry is currently undergoing what is possibly the most significant
transformation in its history. E-mobility is becoming a mainstream phenomenon
and our portfolio clearly focuses on global, scalable platforms for electrified
vehicles. We are well-positioned due to our experience, electronics expertise,
and large product portfolio. We have more than 15 years of experience in the
field of electrification. We currently have approximately 80% of the components
required in electrified vehicles in our portfolio. Our objective is to achieve
outstanding growth in electrification technologies and to expand our business.
Anurag Garg, Managing Director & Country Head of Vitesco Technologies India said: “We are excited to present a demo version of our 48-volt system for electric light scooters and bikes in India for the first time to the public. Our aim with this concept was to discover the vision of a new generation of EVs while also establishing standards for other e-mobility projects. Globally, we have been investing in this segment since 2006 and have successfully brought e-innovations to market for well over a decade. We will continue to enhance the efficiency and range of innovative electrification solutions for 2-wheelers and Powersports in India using cutting-edge technologies.”
Emission-free
motoring: Demo Scooter With a 48-Volt System
The full
electric demo scooter was presented in November 2022 for the first time in
Milan. Its 48-volt system was designed for smaller two-wheelers, which play a
central role in everyday mobility in Asian countries in particular. Vitesco
Technologies is already developing the drive system for series production in
specific customer projects.
The system
is controlled by an eDCU (Electric Drive Control Unit). This integrated control
unit for electric drives contains both, the inverter function and additional
vehicle functions. The eDCU has been developed specifically for 2-Wheelers
containing features like multi-battery management for swappable batteries.
Additionally, it ensures smart battery management making it compatible with
different battery interfaces, embedded in compact and lightweight design.
The drive
unit is a compact, high-power density permanent magnet e-motor equipped with a
special inductive rotor position sensor (iRPS). The inhouse developed sensor,
gives the brushless electric motor this extremely high quality of control in a
fully electric drive. This makes it easy to handle challenging driving
situations. The iRPS is connected to the motor shaft and can be positioned
differently. The very light and compact system with magnet-less technology
without rare earths is immune to low-frequency magnetic fields and can be used
in an ambient temperature range of minus 40 to plus 150°C.
EMR3:
High-performance electric drive for the powersports segment
The EMR3
electric axle drive is a highly integrated, compact and lightweight unit
comprising a permanent magnet synchronous motor, power electronics (inverter)
and reduction gear (reducer). Vitesco Technologies has been using the third
generation of the EMR as standard in numerous passenger car models by European
and Asian manufacturers since 2019. This innovative and fully mature technology
is also a perfect solution for the electrification of multi-track vehicles in
the powersports segment such as ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles) and SSVs
(Side-by-Side Vehicles) or for e-rickshaws.
The
scalable electric drive provides up to 150 kW of power and up to 2,900 Nm of
torque, weighs only 76 kilograms and its dimensions are barely larger than a
carry-on case (40x35x55 cm). The fact that the system does not require any
plugs or cables to connect the motor and inverter also contributes to its
robustness. The PDCU used in the hybrid concept could be used as the control
unit. It has the potential to communicate with the EMR3.
Vitesco
Technologies also has a tailor-made solution for coolant circuits in
applications with higher power. The highly efficient electric water pump with a
wet-running brushless DC motor is scalable in power (70 to 270 W). It is also
configurable with different motors and impeller sizes, as well as different
cooling housings.
Pioneering
engine control units for future emissions standards
Emissions
regulations for internal combustion engines are being tightened worldwide, and
the standards that were introduced in the automotive sector are increasingly
making their way into the world of two-wheel vehicles. To help manufacturers
meet these stringent requirements, Vitesco Technologies offers a wide range of
highly efficient, pioneering engine control units. These M4 control units, for
example, make smaller single-cylinder gasoline engines Bluetooth-enabled
(M4L-BLE), allow electronic throttle control (M4-REK), and have set standards
in the high-end sector through their functional diversity in the smallest
possible space (M4C, M4D). Vitesco Technologies will continuously adapt the
engine controls to future requirements and also develop the next generation of
products.
Vitesco
Technologies is a leading international developer and
manufacturer of cutting-edge drive systems for sustainable mobility. With
intelligent system solutions and components for electric, hybrid, and internal
combustion drive systems, Vitesco Technologies is making mobility clean,
efficient, and affordable. The product portfolio includes electric drives,
electronic controls, sensors and actuators, and exhaust gas treatment
solutions. In 2022, Vitesco Technologies generated sales of around €9.07
billion and employs a workforce of around 38,000 employees at 50 locations.
Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany.