EM-TECH is a research project funded by the European Commission. The project’s name stands for
Innovative e-motor technologies covering e-axles and e-corners vehicle architectures for high-efficient and sustainable e-mobility
It started on January 1st, 2023 and will last for 36 months. The consortium consists of 10 partners from 5 different countries and is coordinated by AVL List GmbH. The goal of EM-TECH is to develop novel solutions to push the boundaries of electric machine technology for automotive traction.
EM-TECH & 2ZERO
EM-Tech is one of the selected projects of the 2Zero partnership with the project goals and objectives expected to contribute to the overall goals set by 2Zero. The Towards zero emission road transport (2Zero) is a co-programmed Partnership funded under the Horizon Europe programme and aiming at accelerating the transition towards zero tailpipe emission road mobility across Europe.
The EM-TECH project outlines 5 objectives:
The project will have a meaningful impact in a technological, economic, scientific and social context.
In terms of technological impact the project will create highly efficient, affordable in-wheel and on-board electric motors for different vehicle segments, which demonstrate above 20 to 25% energy loss reduction along driving cycles. In addition, EM technologies providing cost reduction 5 to 6 €/kW and lower as well as decrease in rare magnets use >20% (for IWMs) and in total rare earth content >60% (for OBMs) which will have an effect in the economic context.
New validated research methodologies on virtual sensing in electric powertrain applications, LCA/LCC, smart EM control within e-corner/e-axle frameworks impact the scientific consequences of this project. Finally, EM-TECH will have a social impact regarding an increased acceptance of electric vehicles due to increase performance impacting/contributing to a more sustainable transportation, improvement of vehicle efficiency and therefore a reduction of CO2 and emissions.
EM-TECH obtained the support of several car makers (AUDI AG and Changan UK R&D Centre Ltd.) as well as Tier 1 supplier (PUNCH Torino S.p.A.), which will strengthen the exploitation strategy. We are very much looking forward to the cooperation.
The EM-TECH project results in terms of public deliverables and scientific publications can be found here.
EM-TECH in the E-VOLVE Cluster
The virtual E-VOLVE (Electric Vehicle Optimized for Life, Value and Efficiency) Cluster is developing, implementing, realizing and monitoring synergies between various projects from Horizon 2020 calls and Horizon Europe calls.
EM-TECH is proud to be part of that cluster and be linked to many other amazing projects.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101096083.
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