Ricardo Becomes a Major Provider of Electrification-Related Solutions
Ricardo has recently showcased the initial results of an R&D initiative to design a scalable Electric Drive Unit (EDU) for oncoming e-cars at the CTI Symposium 2019 in China.
The technology being designed by Ricardo engineers
consists of a highly-efficient space-saving e-machine and power inverter,
paired to a multi-speed powershift transmission. In addition to providing a
scalable solution for future e-cars, this technology ensures enhanced power and
torque density, N&V performance and system efficiency.
That’s how Ricardo’s Electric Drive Unit looks like
Its construction is the results of the
collective European research project EcoChamps. The main objective of the
€28.5-mln EcoChamps initiative was to attain high-capacity, space-saving,
lightweight, durable and commercially viable hybrid powertrains for both
passenger and commercial vehicles (buses, different types of trucks) with
improved performance potential, convenience, functional safety and emission
rates below Euro 6 or VI. The targeted achievements of ECOCHAMPS were to:
- Enhance powertrain operation capacity by up to 20% during representative operation
- Lower powertrain weight and volume by up to 20%
- Lower hybrid vehicles costs, targeting a 10%
maximum cost premium
Learn more about ECOCHAMPS
project
The delegation of Ricardo at the CTI was happy to share its achievements in the field of electrification with representatives of the industry in China. According to the company’s officials, the product proves that the company can provide competitive solutions and be in demand in China, which is considered to be the most successful country in integration of electric vehicles. It is expected that the final product will be presented by Ricardo later in 2019.
