HORSE, a leader in innovative and low-emission powertrain systems, has started production of its eMotor at the company’s Aveiro facility in Portugal. The new radial flux eMotor uses the latest technology and materials to deliver exceptional performance and efficiency for next-generation plug-in and hybrid vehicles.
The eMotor is initially designed for use in hybrid powertrain architectures using HORSE’s HR12, HR16 and HR18 internal combustion engines. Capable of being used in both full hybrid and plug-in hybrid applications, the eMotor delivers maximum power of 49kW and 212Nm of torque.
HORSE CEO Patrice Haettel said: “The start of eMotor production at Aveiro reinforces HORSE’s commitment to delivering efficient powertrains using the latest technology. With its compact design, and the ability to work in 100% electric mode, this powerful and efficient motor is perfect for many types of hybrid vehicle. Once again, HORSE has demonstrated its credentials as the ideal partner for our customers on their ongoing electrification journeys.”
Featuring a compact design, the eMotor is mounted between the internal combustion engine and the transmission, delivering two driving modes: 100% electric and hybrid. In electric mode, the eMotor drives the wheels directly at speeds of up to 130km/h, while in hybrid mode, the eMotor assists the internal combustion engine to deliver enhanced acceleration and improved fuel efficiency. When the vehicle is decelerating, the eMotor acts as a generator, recovering kinetic energy that is stored in the vehicle’s battery.
HORSE’s Aveiro plant has invested in four new production lines to enable the facility to manufacture up to 160,000 units a year. Each line has a dedicated function for various stages of production, such as the machining of the motor housing, rotor shaft, and magnet, along with final assembly. Among these ‘state of the art’ lines is a three-head precision winding machine, allowing faster and more accurate construction of the eMotor’s core.