Regensburg/Germany, November 08, 2022. Vitesco Technologies, a leading international supplier of advanced powertrain technologies and solutions for e-mobility, is presenting its innovative electrification solutions for a range of segments in the two-wheeler market at EICMA 2022 (November 10-13, press and trade visitor days on November 8/9). The focus will be on two new demonstration vehicles: Vitesco Technologies will be presenting the second development stage of its hybrid concept for motorcycles with a displacement of more than 125 cc; the company will also be unveiling for the first time a demo version of its 48-volt system for electric light motorcycles and scooters with 3 to 7 kW output (equivalent up to 150 cc for combustion engines). In addition to the company’s two decades of expertise in two-wheel vehicles, in its new developments Vitesco Technologies also benefits from in-house series products in the automotive sector. In Milan, therefore, the company will be showcasing the highly integrated EMR3 (3^rd generation of Electronics Motor Reducer) electric axle drive, which has already proven itself in the passenger car market, as a tailored solution for high-performance three- and four-wheelers. A cross-divisional core competence of Vitesco Technologies is electronic control units. They play a key role in all new products and are also the focus of the innovative products for internal combustion engines on show at EICMA.

In the new hybrid concept, the additional electric drive not only generates a reduction in CO₂ emissions of up to 75 percent on a WMTC (World Motorcycle Test Cycle), but also significantly increases motoring pleasure and enables new driving functions. When the throttle is rolled, the drive responds with greater agility thanks to the instantly available e-power, and the additional torque of the e-motor enables the medium-sized motorcycle (displacement: 401 cc) to generate more thrust than a conventional one with a 1000 cc engine. New driving functions include electric start-up without clutch actuation and an electric reverse gear. In pure electric mode, the hybrid concept can travel a distance of up to 30 kilometers and reach speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour. 

The demo scooter presented for the first time in Milan is powered purely by electricity. Its 48-volt system is designed for smaller two-wheelers, which play a central role in everyday mobility in Asian countries in particular. Vitesco Technologies is already developing the drive system for series production in specific customer projects.

Emissions regulations for internal combustion engines are being tightened worldwide, and the standards that were introduced in the automotive sector some time ago are increasingly making their way into the world of two-wheel vehicles. To help manufacturers meet these stringent requirements, Vitesco Technologies offers a wide range of highly efficient, pioneering engine control units. These M4 control units, for example, make smaller single-cylinder gasoline engines Bluetooth-enabled (M4L-BLE), allow electronic throttle control (M4-REK), and have set standards in the high-end sector through their functional diversity in the smallest possible space (M4C, M4D). Vitesco Technologies will continuously adapt the engine controls to future requirements and also develop the next generation of products.