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Protean Electric has announced the production launch of its ProteanDrive Generation 5 (‘Gen 5’) in-wheel motor (IWM) technology. This latest innovation offers enhanced performance, scalability, and affordability, marking a significant advancement in the field. The ‘Gen 5’ ProteanDrive Pd18 IWM is designed for various automotive and mobility applications, with shipments already dispatched worldwide from their facility in Tianjin, China.
Key Highlights:
- Production of ‘Gen 5’ ProteanDrive Pd18 IWM commenced in Q3 2023
- Enhanced performance, scalability, and affordability in an 18-inch wheel package
- Shipped globally from Tianjin, China, to OEMs and mobility trailblazers
- IATF 16949 certification underscores industrialization and advanced capabilities
- Provides superior customer experience with improved vehicle space, efficiency, safety, and performance
- Designed to meet highest automotive industry standards, configurable to various wheel sizes, torque, and power
- Integrated and separate inverters with 400V products available now and 800V products by end of 2024
- Used by lead customers such as BEDEO’s Reborn Electric retrofit and ConMet’s Preset Plus® Electric Hub
Engineered, tested, and produced by UK-headquartered Protean Electric, the ‘Gen 5’ ProteanDrive Pd18 IWM integrates a fully housed inverter inside an 18-inch wheel. This innovative technology is suitable for all automotive and mobility applications, providing world-leading performance.
Andrew Whitehead, Chief Executive Officer of Protean Electric, stated, “In-wheel motors are a critical component to the future of the electric vehicle industry. The availability of an industrialized Pd18 positions Protean Electric at the forefront of the market. This technology will allow vehicle manufacturers to adopt in-wheel-motors at scale and at an affordable price, as they seek to differentiate their product offering in an increasingly crowded electric vehicle market.”
The Gen 5 Pd18 has been validated and manufactured to the highest automotive standards, adaptable to a range of wheel sizes, torque, and power capabilities. It offers integrated and separate inverters, with 400V lead products available now and 800V products by the end of 2024. Protean’s Gen 5 Pd18 is already utilized by customers like BEDEO and ConMet, showcasing its versatility and efficiency in various applications.
About Protean Electric: Protean Electric is a leader in automotive technology, specializing in in-wheel motors including the ProteanDrive. The company holds over 320 patents across 75 patent families and operates in the UK, China, Turkey, and the USA. As part of the BEDEO Group, Protean Electric aims to provide smart, sustainable transportation solutions, driving the transition to zero-emission mobility.
For more information, please visit: www.proteanelectric.com
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