TT electronics Supports KTM to Finalise Revolutionary Freeride E for Market
TT electronics’ electric-vehicle development capabilities sought by championship-winning bike manufacturer, to perfect control module for new e-motocross machine
Weybridge, UK, 9 October 2013: TT electronics’ Sensing and Control division is providing the electronic control module for an innovative new electric motorbike. The soon-to-be-launched Freeride E electric motocross bike from championship-winning constructor, KTM, is controlled completely by technology developed in partnership with TT electronics.
The control unit implements the high-power inverter for the main traction motor as well as the interface with the bike’s e-gas system, which translates rider commands received at the throttle into instructions for the motor controller. The module also handles communications with the Battery-Management System (BMS). In addition, the module contains all the electronics needed to manage basic electrical features such as the instruments, lights and horn.
KTM invited TT electronics to help develop its original working prototypes into modules for volume production, leveraging competencies in critical fields like electric-vehicle (EV) power electronics, thermal management, software and firmware design, packaging, and mechanical design. TT electronics extended its High-Voltage Laboratory in Salzburg, Austria to support the project, adding to existing facilities for testing high-voltage EV motor drives. The engineering team also handled compliance with the ISO/TS 16949:2009 automotive quality management system and the latest automotive functional safety standard, ISO 26262.
“KTM’s innovative Freeride E bike sets high standards of quality throughout and is quieter and lighter with better power characteristics than a comparable conventional bike,” said Johann Maier, Product Line Director for Power Modules. “The success of this project showcases the technical competencies and infrastructure TT electronics can offer OEMs needing to take any type of EV from an early prototype stage to full production readiness.”
TT electronics has published a white paper describing the project to develop the controller for the Freeride E bike, which is available for download at http://technology.ttelectronics.com/industry/category/transportation
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About TT electronics PLC
TT electronics plc is a focused, global electronics group supplying leading manufacturers in the transportation, defence, aerospace, medical, energy and industrial markets. The Group has three key divisions: Sensing and Control, Integrated Manufacturing Services and Components, each delivering technology, products and services to customers in target markets worldwide. TT electronics plc operates from headquarters based in Weybridge, Surrey, and in 14 countries with 20 global manufacturing locations and more than 5,300 employees worldwide.
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Photo caption: TT electronics has developed the control unit for KTM's new Freeride E motocross bike
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