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HORSE Teams Up With WEG For Groundbreaking Range Extender Powertrain Development
HORSE, a global leader in low-emission powertrain systems, has entered into a research and development (R&D) partnership with Brazilian electronics manufacturer WEG. This collaboration focuses on developing Range Extender technology for light commercial and heavy-duty vehicles. As part of the agreement, WEG will supply electric generators, e-motors, electrical inverters, and battery packs.
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) marks HORSE's first commercial partnership as a division of HORSE Powertrain Ltd. The companies aim to create a market-leading Range Extender powertrain. Upon completion of the R&D study, HORSE will become the system owner and supplier to customers.
HORSE will integrate components within existing requirements and supply the 1.0-litre ‘HR10’ engine and Control Module. WEG will provide electric generators, e-motors, and electrical inverters. Julien Faure, Chief Technology Officer at HORSE, stated that this partnership would help democratise the Range Extender powertrain solution.
A Range Extender consists of six key modules: the combustion engine, electric generator, electric inverter, electronic control unit, e-motor, and battery. The combustion engine generates mechanical energy that powers the electric generator. The electric generator converts this mechanical energy into an electric charge for the battery.
The electric inverter converts direct current into alternating current and enables communication between electronic components. The electronic control unit issues real-time instructions for vehicle components and electronics. The e-motor converts charge from the battery into mechanical traction for vehicle propulsion and provides regenerative braking functionality. Finally, the battery stores electrical energy originating from the electric generator and e-motor.
Technological Advancements
This partnership grants HORSE preferential access to critical components for its fully integrated Range Extender units, ensuring a continuous supply for customers. Designed for both light commercial and heavy-duty vehicles, the Range Extender features an optimised battery pack and HORSE’s 85kW 1.0-litre, three-cylinder ‘HR10’ engine.
The HR10 can use flex fuels, allowing the Range Extender’s total emissions profile to be comparable to that of a fully electric vehicle. The engine operates in its most efficient window, minimising fuel consumption and emissions.
About HORSE
HORSE was created to provide highly efficient, low-emission engines, transmissions, and technologies to meet varying power generation needs worldwide. The company operates eight production plants across seven countries and three R&D centres with a head office in Madrid, Spain. HORSE produces 3.2 million units per year for its global customers.
About WEG
Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electro-electronic equipment company focused on electric motors, gearboxes and drives and controls, energy generation and transformers, electrification products and systems, automation, and digitalisation. With manufacturing units in 15 countries and presence in more than 135 countries, WEG employs over 40,000 people worldwide.
In 2023, WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion, with 52.9% coming from external markets.
Contact Information
For more information about this partnership or other inquiries:
| Contact: | Alvaro Fernandez |
| Title: | Global External Communications Director |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Phone: | +34 699068082 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
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