More than a year after Triumph first revealed its Project TE-1 electric powertrain prototype, the British brand has officially converted it into a fully working motorcycle.A technology demonstrator that puts to rest the question of whether or not Triumph can build an electric bike.
Phase 3 of the TE-1 project now reached its completion.With the final build of the prototype demonstrator.
Integrating for the first time all of the latest and absolute innovations from the project partner workstreams, the prototype demonstrator features:
Triumph
Triumph: final chassis, including frame, rear sub-frame, cockpit, panels and wheels, last drive system including transmission and Gates Carbon belt drive, electronics, Öhlins USD cartridge forks, unique prototype Öhlins RSU, Brembo M50 monobloc callipers, and Triumph motorcycle control software
WAD
Williams Advanced Engineering: final iteration of prototype WAE battery pack incorporating dedicated cell packaging for optimum centre of gravity, vehicle control unit, DC-DC converter, integrated cooling, charge port, and styled carbon covers.
Integral Powertrain
Integral Powertrain: final prototype powertrain with scalable integrated inverter. And motor with silicon carbide switching technology and integrated cooling.
WMG
WMG, University of Warwick: final pre-live trial simulation completed. With all results indicating that the project is on course to deliver the intended performance and durability outcomes.
Key project achievements during this phase include test results that exceed current benchmarks and targets set by the UK Automotive Council for 2025. Providing a platform with great potential for future development in electric motorcycle performance.
The overall objective of the TE-1 project was to develop electric motorcycle capability to provide. Input into Triumph’s future electric motorcycle offering, driving innovation. Capability, and new intellectual property, and enhancing the credibility and profile of British industry and design.
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Steve Sargent, Triumph’s Chief Product Officer, said, “During phase 3, we have focused on building. The physical foundation of Triumph’s first electric prototype motorcycle.
I am pleased with the outcome of Triumph and the TE-1 partners’ efforts to create a demonstrator bike that is visually so desirable with clear Triumph DNA. And packaged with an exhilarating brand-new electric powertrain that has such potential for the future.
I look forward to developing this demonstrator vehicle through phase 4 and using our knowledge. And capabilities to bring all of the partners’ cutting-edge technology together. Into a final result that will guide Triumph’s electric strategy for the future.
Our experience tells us that there is no substitute for genuinely. Riding a bike when developing driveability, handling and character at this project stage.
We have ambitious targets focused on delivering a new. And exciting riding experience but ultimately intuitive familiarity.
I am looking forward to my first opportunity to ride the completed prototype.”
via Triumph Motorcycles
