Valeo and PanGood to develop Axial Flux Generator
Valeo states that this will be a ‘new generation’ of Axial Flux technology. It integrates the motor and inverter, and is said to be a ‘breakthrough in compact, light, and high-efficiency electric powertrain design.’ As mentioned above, the focus is on EREVs, which are becoming increasingly popular in China. And with its new generator, the two companies hope to speed up the adoption of these types of vehicles even further.
When integrated in an EREV with Valeo’s high-efficiency inverter and advanced thermal control, the range extender system should offer several advantages. According to Valeo, size and weight can be reduced by up to 50 per cent, while the power output remains the same. Moreover, the company promises ‘up to 97% efficiency in the speed range of generator main usage, ensuring optimized energy during driving cycle.”
“Axial Flux is a powerful enabler for smart architectures, especially in EREVs, where maximizing electric range while keeping the system lightweight and compact is a key challenge,” said Xavier Dupont, CEO of Valeo Power Division. “This partnership with PanGood allows us to combine the best of motor design and power electronics, for a technically advanced solution ready for global industrialization. Our goal is to unlock new levels of efficiency and modularity for future electrified vehicles.”
Henry Han, founder of PanGood, added: “The most obvious technical advantage of axial flux motors is that they are compact in size and light in weight. We fully use the benefits of axial flux motors for different powertrain applications, EREV generator is one of the best-fitting application fields. It’s our pleasure to collaborate with Valeo, we believe that we will perform great success by best fitting technical solutions.”
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