State-of-the-Art Power: Electric/Hybrid ICE Propulsion

Adaptation in 2-Wheeled Vehicles and Automotive sectors

Why the future is looking bright for premium electric motorcycles.

Many manufacturers are incorporating hybrid and purely electric vehicles into their future product lines. These technologies are being explored for our scooter and urban vehicle designs to reduce overall emissions in metropolitan markets with high concentrations of 2-wheeled vehicle, like Asia, Europe and India.

 

Clean-burn Engine Technology

Manufacturers have universally adopted 4-stroke engines for transportation the past century, and largely ignored the advantages of other powerplant designs. New power unit designs are now being embraced in motorcycle, automotive and aviation sectors for future product lines. Along with 'green' fuels, the future of transporation powerplants is rapidly expanding.

One of the most promising of energy source developments is the production of 'green' fuel (eFuel) made from waste organic materials. TotalEnergies of Paris, France is producing burnable fuel from wine industry waste products and testing in racing environments. See this information on their involvement in the World Endurance Sportscar Championship: TotalEnergies 100% Renewable Fuel

Hybrid Power Systems

With advancements in battery storage and electrical power systems, hybrid powertrains are now being adopted by most automotive manufacturers. Incorprating eFuel internal combustion (ICE) with electrical-assist allows manufacturers to utilize existing technologies, and reduce overall carbon footprint of vehicles used for daily transportation.

One of the earliest developers of hybrid power units was the Forumla One racing series, which has been running V-6 ICE/electric powertrains since 2014. These power units have the highest efficiency of any automotive engine currently available, making over 1000 bhp from just 1.6 liters of ICE displacement. The series will adopt 100% renewable fuels in 2025. More information on F1 Hybrid powerunits here: F1 Hybrid technology explained

High Performance with Sustainability

Making Performance Green

There are numerous methods to reduce the overall carbon footprint and environmental impact of transportation systems. Below are companies using innovative technologies to reduce the environmental impact in transportation:

• Bio Fuel Development	• Variable Compression Flex-Fuel 2-Stroke
• Cummins Euro 6 Engines	• Advanced Internal Combustion Engine Design
• BMW Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars	• CNG Longevity in Commerical Vehicles

These developments and technologies trickle down to the consumer through their integration and adoption into autos and motorcycles that consumers use everyday.