Sound the charge! A collaborative effort by Triumph Motorcycles, Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG at the University of Warwick is on track and meeting or exceeding the objectives announced at the start of the TE-1 project in May 2019. Focused on developing specialized electric motorcycle technology and innovative integrated solutions, this unique collaboration is funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles in the UK and is ready to pay off with globalized solutions.
“The completion of Phase 2, and the promising results achieved to date, provide an exciting glimpse of the potential electric future and showcase the talent and innovation of this unique British collaboration,” says Triumph CEO Nick Bloor. “Without a doubt the outcome of this project will play a significant part in our future efforts to meet our customer’s ambition and desire to reduce their environmental impact and for more sustainable transportation.” Best of all, it ensures Triumph will be on two wheels well into the future.
“This important project will provide one of the foundations for our future electric motorcycle strategy, which is ultimately focused on delivering what riders want from their Triumph; the perfect balance of performance, handling and real-world usability, with genuine Triumph character,” Bloor adds. With the reveal of the innovative advanced electric powertrain and battery and the first styling sketches for the final Project TE-1 Prototype, Phase 2 of this landmark four phase collaboration in British design and engineering reaches a successful conclusion (see cover). Including innovation in battery and powertrain design, initial test performance results far exceed the current benchmarks and industry targets.
Test results show significant innovation in mass, battery technology, and powertrain performance that exceeds the target set by the UK Automotive Council for 2025, meeting the project’s ambitious objectives to deliver genuine innovation for a new standard in fully usable electric motorcycle performance. Project TE-1 is funded by the UK Government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).
