Equipmake has unveiled the next generation of its HTM-3500 motor that the electrification specialist says will continue to be aimed at vehicle classes including coaches and buses.
The new HTM-3500 has the same peak power of 400kW and 3,500Nm of torque as before. However, its continuous power has doubled from 100kW to 200kW at 2,500rpm, which the supplier explains will boost real-world performance for heavy-duty vehicles across regular duty cycles.
It remains a direct drive unit that Equipmake says will integrate into a prop shaft and existing axle with no need for a separate transmission. The existing version of the HTM-3500 motor is already used in various battery-electric repower projects by Equipmake.
It previously outlined plans to use the motor in a paired layout for coach repower applications and a spokesperson for the business says that such projects “are still very much on the table.”
Speaking about the latest-generation motor, Equipmake CEO Ian Foley says: “I am delighted to hit another major milestone in Equipmake’s e-technology journey. Our upgraded, heavy-duty HTM-3500 motor sets new standards and is another example of how our proprietary product range is rapidly evolving.
“By doubling its continuous power, our new HTM-3500 enables electric buses, coaches, trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles to operate with greater real-world performance and efficiency during their regular duty cycles.”
Equipmake has more than doubled its revenue over the past two years, with work in fields outside road transport contributing to that.
Mr Foley says that as electrification of heavy-duty vehicles accelerates, Equipmake technology “is accelerating the transition from internal combustion engine to zero-emission vehicles in multiple markets, from buses to trucks to off-highway vehicles.”
He adds: “Demand is soaring as we continue to partner with many of the world’s leading OEMs, building our reputation for electric powertrain innovation and product excellence on the global stage.”
