E-mobility propulsion solutions company Saietta Group has updated its Axial Flux Technology (AFT) electric motor with integrated power electronics, a modular gearbox and a bespoke axle architecture.
The motor update comes from the company’s acquisition of e-Traction, electric drivetrains, and high-voltage power electronics for heavy-duty vehicles and bus applications in November 2021, a press release from the company said.
Wicher Kist, Chief Executive Officer, Saietta, said, “We are now in a position to offer customers fully integrated AFT e-drive system solutions. The acquisition of e-Traction has enabled us to reach this point sooner than expected and customer engagement has convinced us that this is the best commercial opportunity for delivering our AFT technology to market.”
The e-Traction’s technologies include a proprietary software platform, powertrain control systems, online diagnostics suite and corresponding manufacturing capabilities. Its leadership in automotive power electronics intellectual property has helped for the latest AFT product upgrades.
Additionally, the e-mobility propulsion solution provider has also announced to have won new global contracts from the light-duty vehicle sector for its integrated e-drive systems that are based on the advanced AFT 140 motors, including Ayro in the USA, Electric Assisted Vehicles in the UK, an established OEM of lightweight vehicles in India, and a new vehicle platform developer in Europe.
Moreover, it is developing proof-of-concept e-drive system designs for two further potential high-volume light-duty commercial vehicle customers in India, the company noted.
“We believe that this approach will enable Saietta to continue to grow into one of the world’s leading light-duty and heavy-duty e-drive businesses and be a showcase of UK and European engineering and production excellence at this key stage in the transformation of the global automotive industry,” Kist said.