Energica Unveils Liquid-Cooled Electric Motor
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Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica has joined hands with Italian engineering company Mavel, to co-design a new liquid-cooled electric motor that will be used in Energica’s upcoming electric motorcycle range. Called the EMCE (Energica Mavel Co-Engineering), the new liquid-cooled powertrain increases peak power to 126 kW (169 bhp), compared to the outgoing unit’s figures of 110 kW (147 bhp). The motor also offers an increased range by 5-10 percent, while decreases overall weight by as much as 10 kg. The new motor will be used in the firm’s electric motorcycle models for the 2022 model year.
“The introduction on the market of the new EMCE engine was scheduled for release in 2022, but following the difficulties of our supply chain – due to the global pandemic situation – we decided to anticipate this timing and instead, in just 6 months we have developed this co-engineering with Mavel, into our current model year production,” said Giampiero Testoni, CTO of Energica.
According to Energica, the new motor features innovative rotor and stators’ geometries that minimize energy losses and maximize performance. The innovative and patented cooling of the rotor is capable of generating an internal flow of air that laps the magnets and cools them. This allows the engine to exploit its potential even at high speeds. According to Energica, the new EMCE powertrain will be introduced in electric motorcycles in Europe later this year, followed by the US, and then Asia. Energica however, doesn’t have a presence in India yet.
Questions & Answers
Q.What are the main performance improvements offered by the new EMCE electric motor compared to the previous unit?
What are the main performance improvements offered by the new EMCE electric motor compared to the previous unit?
The new EMCE motor increases peak power to 126 kW (169 bhp) from 110 kW (147 bhp). It also extends the motorcycle's range by 5-10 percent and reduces the overall weight by up to 10 kg, enhancing efficiency and handling.
Q.Why did Energica decide to accelerate the development and release of the EMCE motor ahead of schedule?
Why did Energica decide to accelerate the development and release of the EMCE motor ahead of schedule?
Energica decided to bring forward the EMCE motor's release due to supply chain difficulties caused by the global pandemic. They partnered with Mavel and developed the co-engineered motor in just six months for current model year production.
Q.What is the key technological innovation that allows the new EMCE motor to perform effectively at high speeds?
What is the key technological innovation that allows the new EMCE motor to perform effectively at high speeds?
The EMCE motor features innovative and patented cooling for its rotor. This system generates an internal airflow that cools the magnets, enabling the engine to maintain its potential and performance even when operating at high speeds.
Q.In which global markets will the new EMCE powertrain be introduced, and are there any regions where it will not be available initially?
In which global markets will the new EMCE powertrain be introduced, and are there any regions where it will not be available initially?
The new EMCE powertrain will first be introduced in Europe later this year, followed by the US, and then Asia. However, Energica does not currently have a presence in India, so it will not be available there initially.