Valeo and Mahle team up for new electric vehicle innovations
Two manufacturers, Valeo and Mahle, have joined forces to develop a magnet-free electric axle system, targeting upper segment electric vehicles with peak power ranging from 220 kW to 350 kW.
This technology aims to revolutionize performance and efficiency of magnet free electric motor. Valeo and Mahle signed an agreement to combine both Valeo’s expertise in electric motors, highly efficient inverters and associated motor control laws and the expertise of Mahle on magnet-free rotor with its contactless transmitter technology.
Valeo and Mahle are working on "an innovative cooling concept in order to achieve an outstanding continuous to peak power ratio," per an October 17 press release. Moreover, the carbon footprint is expected to be reduced by more than 40% versus a permanent magnet electric motor of equivalent power. The testing of the first prototypes will be completed by the end of 2024.
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