HORSE, a Renault-Geely powertrain joint venture (JV), has started production of its eMotor at its Aveiro facility in Portugal. The company says the new radial flux eMotor can deliver exceptional performance and efficiency for next-generation plug-in and hybrid vehicles.

To enable this production, HORSE’s Aveiro plant has invested in four new lines that allow the facility to manufacture up to 160,000 units a year. Each line has a dedicated function for various stages of production: including machining of the motor housing, rotor shaft, and magnet, along with final assembly. Among these lines is a three-head precision winding machine, allowing faster and more accurate construction of the eMotor’s core, the company says.

The eMotor is initially designed for use in hybrid powertrain architectures using HORSE’s HR12, HR16 and HR18 internal combustion engines. Capable of being used in both full hybrid and plug-in hybrid applications, the eMotor delivers maximum power of 49kW and 212Nm of torque.

Patrice Haettel, Chief Executive Officer at HORSE, said: “The start of eMotor production at Aveiro reinforces HORSE’s commitment to delivering efficient powertrains using the latest technology. With its compact design, and the ability to work in 100% electric mode, this powerful and efficient motor is perfect for many types of hybrid vehicle. Once again, HORSE has demonstrated its credentials as the ideal partner for our customers on their ongoing electrification journeys.’

Featuring a compact design, the eMotor is mounted between the internal combustion engine and the transmission, delivering two driving modes: 100% electric and hybrid.

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In electric mode, the eMotor drives the wheels directly at speeds of up to 130km/h. In hybrid mode, the eMotor assists the internal combustion engine to deliver enhanced acceleration and improved fuel efficiency. When the vehicle is decelerating, the eMotor acts as a generator, recovering kinetic energy that is stored in the vehicle’s battery.