The UK’s Triumph Motorcycles’ TE-1 electric bike is to begin live testing. The prototype features Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE)-developed advanced battery system.
The collaboration behind the project, between Triumph Motorcycles, WAE, Integral Powertrain and WMG, was set up to create pioneering developments in specialist electric motorcycle engineering and innovative integrated technology design.
The all-new battery has peak power of 170kW and continuous power of 90kW, with a capacity of 15kWh. This enables the motorbike to deliver 130kW of peak power and 80kW of continuous power.
With the completion of the prototype demonstrator, the full live testing phase of the TE-1 project will now begin.
Over the next six months the prototype demonstrator will undertake an extensive live testing programme within Triumph’s state-of-the-art facilities, including rolling road and track testing, designed to provide direction into the final set up and calibration of the prototype demonstrator.
At the completion of the live testing phase, estimated to be Summer 2022, the prototype demonstrator will be updated with its final body panels in readiness for active track demonstration.
Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO, says: “It has been truly exciting to see the progress made during phase 3 of Project Triumph TE‑1 with the final prototype motorcycle now going into real life testing. Everyone involved at Triumph is proud to have been part of this innovative British collaboration. Personally, I am thrilled with the results we have already achieved with our partners, and the exciting preview of the potential electric future to come.”
He adds: “We look forward to continuing the ambitious and innovative work on the TE-1 demonstrator prototype through the live testing phase and sharing the outcome with Triumph fans across the world.”
“Following an extended period of testing, we are thrilled to finally see the results of our work on a physical bike. By working with the team at Triumph, we have continued to push the boundaries of battery technology, keeping the rider in mind at all times” comments Dyrr Ardash, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Williams Advanced Engineering. “Because we have designed the battery from the ground-up, design has not been compromised and we have been able to maximise the potential of cutting edge technology, offering both performance and all important, range.”
WAE can trace its foundations back to 2010 when Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited began diversifying its operations, a division which later became WAE.
WAE now employs approximately 400 people engaged in leading-edge and transformative technologies for a growing list of Tier 1 clients.
Its acquisition by Fortescue Metals Group is anticipated for completion in March 2022.
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