Vitesco Technologies presented its innovative electrification solutions for a range of segments in the 2-wheeler market. For the first time, the company also publicly showcased a demo version of its 48-volt system for electric light motorcycles and scooters with 3 to 7 kW output (equivalent to up to 150 cc for combustion engines) in India.
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, and 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), which 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 a 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 in-house developed sensor gives the brushless electric motor this extremely high quality of control in a fully electric drive. The light and compact systems with magnet-less technology without rare-earth components are immune to low-frequency magnetic fields and can be used in an ambient temperature range of minus 40 to plus 150°C.
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, as a tailored solution for high-performance three- and four-wheelers.
