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Ricardo, a leading global environmental and engineering consulting firm, has announced the launch of Element, a new range of modular transmissions designed to support decarbonized propulsion systems. Aimed at reducing time and cost for developing electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell platforms, Element targets clients with specialized high-performance and operational requirements.
Key Highlights:
- Modular range tailored to provide cost-effective, bespoke solutions for advanced propulsion systems.
- First release includes epicyclic reduction drives for electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell platforms.
- Designed for sectors including motorsport, performance automotive, defense, off-highway, marine, and industrial.
- Offers rapid prototyping or bespoke selection with pre-engineered torque outputs and gear ratio options.
The Element modular range offers a flexible approach, enabling customers to choose from baseline solutions for rapid prototyping or to customize the product to meet specific requirements. This flexibility extends to a range of pre-engineered torque outputs and gear ratios, providing an adaptable yet efficient path for the development of advanced drivelines.
The Element range has been engineered to serve sectors with high performance and specialized needs such as motorsport, performance automotive, defense, marine, and off-highway industries. These industries often face the dual pressures of shortened product development cycles and budget constraints, making a modular, cost-effective transmission solution essential.
Steve Blevins, Head of Engineering for Ricardo’s Performance Products business unit, emphasized the balance of cost-efficiency and performance offered by Element: “We are known for our highly bespoke gearboxes for premium motorsport and performance automotive, but as product development cycles shorten and budgets are squeezed, there is increasing demand for cost-effective solutions without compromising on the quality and performance that a tailored solution brings to a programme. Element offers just that.”
James Sundler, Business Development Director for Performance Products, reiterated Ricardo’s commitment to decarbonization and engineering excellence. He noted, “We are dedicated to helping our clients on their decarbonisation journeys. Offering a selection of pre-engineered solutions that are plug-and-play compatible with a range of electric motors enables rapid development of the electric drive unit (EDU) for our clients whilst maintaining Ricardo’s standards of engineering excellence.”
Sundler added, “With Element, we’re empowering clients to fast-track their transition to cleaner propulsion technologies by reducing development costs and lead times. Our modular approach also provides the flexibility to adapt to diverse operational demands across sectors like motorsport, defense, and marine.”
Combining Ricardo’s legacy of engineering precision with the market’s growing demand for modular and adaptable transmission solutions, Element aims to support industries in meeting their performance, reliability, and environmental goals.
The Element range will make its public debut at the Professional Motorsport World Expo, scheduled for November 13-14, 2024 at Cologne Messe.
For more information, visit www.ricardo.com/element.
About Ricardo
Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, listed on the London Stock Exchange. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and close to 3,000 employees across more than 20 countries, Ricardo delivers leading-edge cross-sector sustainable products and solutions. Every day, Ricardo works to solve complex challenges for a safe and sustainable world. More information can be found at www.ricardo.com.
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