Elaphe and InnoEnergy Showcase Electric In-Wheel Motor Technology at Barcelona-Catalunya F1 Circuit
Barcelona, Spain – October 15, 2024: Elaphe, a global leader in electric in-wheel motor technology, and InnoEnergy, a leading innovation hub for sustainable energy, hosted an exclusive pre-event ahead of The Business Booster 2024 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain. The event provided a platform to showcase Elaphe’s latest technology innovations and engage with key industry stakeholders and investors through a dynamic hands-on experience.
The program comprised a round-table discussion with distinguished panelists from various areas of the automotive industry and an insightful track program involving on-track vehicle demonstrations, highlighting the scalability and versatility of its in-wheel motor technology. These demonstrations showcased how the technology transcends the vehicle propulsion functionality, as it offers unprecedented vehicle design freedom and the fastest control capability for ultimate fun and safety, ensuring state-of-the-art efficiency without sacrificing performance or cost-effectiveness.
This invitation-only experience gathered the press, investors, automotive OEMs, and suppliers, providing an opportunity to witness these innovations and the latest advancements in in-wheel-drive technology.
Opening Remarks and Innovation Showcase
The event opened with an introduction from Dr. Jennifer Dungs, Global Head of Mobility at InnoEnergy, followed by a thought-provoking lecture about Elaphe’s vision of future vehicle architectures from Dr. Gorazd Gotovac, Chief Technology Officer at Elaphe. Attendees gained insight into the capabilities of in-wheel motor technology beyond the powertrain domain, which create new functional paradigms for the next generation of EV software-defined architectures.
Panel Discussion and Q&A
The event featured a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Dr. Jennifer Dungs, bringing together leading voices from across the automotive and investment sectors, including:
– Mattias Berglund, VP of Strategy, Aurobay
– Olivier Brosse, Global Lead for Medium-Sized Platforms, Renault-Ampere
– Don Remboski, Neapco Tech Lead and Aware Mobility
– Antonio Casu, CEO, ItalDesign
– Gorazd Lampic, CEO, Elaphe Ltd.
Panelists discussed the potential of in-wheel motors (IWMs) from OEM perspectives, the architectural challenges still facing the auto industry, and the growing role of software-defined everything in shaping the future of EV architecture.
In-Wheel Drive Experience at the F1 Track
An exclusive and interactive experience at the renowned Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Formula 1 track, showcased advanced dynamics, control, and power of Elaphe’s in-wheel motor technology. Attendees tested various in-wheel drive platforms across a variety of mule and prototype vehicles (compact SUV, small cross-over, light commercial vehicle), all equipped with Elaphe’s cutting-edge motors and control.
For the first time, Elaphe’s vehicle motion control software was publicly demonstrated in both dynamic and static settings, showing how the in-wheel motors and custom software streamline vehicle systems by reducing components while enhancing control and efficiency. Demo drives showcased body roll control on a slalom course without active suspension, relying solely on in-wheel motor actuation. It also performed a tank turn, highlighting the precision and control of Elaphe’s technology, achieving up to 20 times faster control compared to conventional electric powertrain.
The event introduced Elaphe’s patent-pending vibro-acoustic functionality through a mule vehicle, which demonstrated these features during on-track driving, showing how in-wheel motors enhance the driving experience with real-time, authentic and customizable sound profiles and haptic feedback. The mule vehicle also demonstrated vertical motion control functionality, highlighting the technology’s versatility and potential to simplify vehicle design architecture.
Additionally, the light commercial vehicle mule vehicle (SuperBear van), the Leitner’s ConnX prototype chassis, and Elaphe’s SUV mule vehicle were presented to further showcase the scalability of Elaphe’s in-wheel motor technology across various vehicle platforms. To date, technology has been integrated into over 100 different applications across different segments and vehicle purposes. Together, these demonstrations underscore Elaphe’s ability to redefine automotive design and performance by offering greater efficiency, enhanced control, and new levels of smart, scalable solutions for OEMs.
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Iztok Franko, Marketing Dept.