WAE’s ’ ultra-high efficiency electrical automobile platform, EVR, will lead an array of electrification improvements on its stand on the E-TECH Europe present in Italy this April.
Designed to speed up the ambitions of hypercar producers, from start-ups to OEMs, EVR permits manufacturers to launch distinctive high-performance EVs based mostly on a state-of-the-art but cost-effective platform, combining WAE’s intensive automobile and powertrain engineering expertise in a single progressive package deal.
Simply certainly one of three EV-focused applied sciences on show on its stand at E-Tech Europe – which is held from April 19-Twentieth on the Bologna Exhibition Centre and showcases the newest in superior options throughout the EV trade – WAE can be displaying its new Scalable Battery Module (SBM) system and can characteristic the prototype Triumph TE-1 e-motorbike for which it developed a state-of-the-art e-powertrain.
EVR – the superior platform for tomorrow’s electrical hypercars
The most recent iteration of WAE EV platforms, EVR is concentrated on the rising electrical hypercar sector, with a light-weight composite construction that mounts the high-performance battery system in the course of the automobile, optimising centre of gravity.
EVR can assist a variety of electrical hypercar configurations, from track-only autos the place power-to-weight is maximised to roadgoing fashions, each open-roof Targa and fixed-roof GT architectures. That is made doable by the structure’s central tub which has been designed from day one to permit for such flexibility, together with open roof design, whereas nonetheless that includes the very newest efficiency know-how corresponding to energetic aerodynamics.
With a state-of-art 85kWh battery and peak energy of 1650kW, EVR permits sub-2.0secs 0-100km/h acceleration and a prime velocity greater than 400kmh (248mph) with a automobile mass lower than 1800kg, together with fast-charging functionality of sub-20mins and a variety greater than 450km (279 miles). All-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive layouts are supported by way of a number of e-motor configurations.
EVR’s inherent flexibility and modularity means WAE’s providing to prospects is exclusive. For start-ups, EVR supplies a whole turnkey answer, with WAE delivering all the automobile, with exterior design assist provided by the client or a WAE accomplice.
For OEMs, EVR accelerates path to market, with all the engineering and meeting of the rolling chassis accomplished by WAE. Able to being tailored for each the OEM’s design and styling necessities, EVR reduces time from improvement to market launch.
Equally, for OEMs and Tier 1s, EVR supplies the chance to combine new merchandise to push the boundaries of electrical powertrain know-how, with the rolling chassis able to being repeatedly developed with WAE’s latest motor and battery applied sciences.
Engineered for optimum flexibility for buyer necessities, each when it comes to inside and exterior design, EVR ends in a lowered time to market with class-leading efficiency, with WAE focusing on supply of a primary EVR-based prototype inside 12 months from challenge kick-off to supply of a primary manufacturing automobile in 24 months.
EVR can be prepared for a hydrogen future with an EVR-H gas cell variant additionally being developed to ship the equal efficiency of a pure BEV platform however powered by inexperienced H2.
Scalable Battery Module – a paradigm shift in speedy and versatile battery improvement
One other European debut is WAE’s Scalable Battery Module (SBM). Utilising WAE’s proprietary ‘Sense Chain’ structure, the SBM system eliminates the replication of electronics, whereas enabling impartial scaling of voltage and capability and the realisation of bespoke battery ideas in file time.
Revolutionising speedy and versatile battery improvement, WAE’s modular toolkit permits automotive prospects to create customized pack and sub-pack methods sooner than ever, supporting low-medium quantity electrical automobile builders throughout a variety of industries. Every module is 1.08kWh with a voltage of 50V Max, 43V Nominal with an vitality density of >240Wh/kg.
Triumph TE-1 – advancing electrical motorbikes
Lastly, on show at E-TECH Europe would be the Triumph TE-1 prototype bike along with the electrical powertrain, developed by WAE. A novel collaboration between Triumph Bikes, WAE, Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG, College of Warwick, funded by the Workplace for Zero Emission Autos by way of Innovate UK, the TE-1 challenge was set as much as create ground-breaking developments in specialist electrical bike engineering and progressive built-in know-how design. WAE’s battery know-how delivers ‘actual world’ e-motorbike options with a variety of 161 km (99miles), 130 kW of peak energy, a weight of simply 220kg and a 0-80% charging time of solely 20mins.
Craig Wilson, WAE Applied sciences CEO, mentioned: “WAE has grown from an embryonic enterprise in 2010 to at least one which now employs over 600 individuals engaged in modern and transformative applied sciences for a rising checklist of functions, sectors, and purchasers. The array of electrical vehicle-focused improvements showcased right here at E-TECH Europe underscores our capabilities within the improvement of high-performance options for the quickly increasing EV market, additional underpinning the corporate’s thrilling world industrialisation plans.”
Apr 19, 2023