The Future of Electric Propulsion
We love answering questions about what we do! Questions are a sign of interest in our technology and there is nothing that excites us more than talking about than our technology. So below is a description that answers the few common questions about eDTS—the most revolutionary among our solutions—what it is and what it does. It’s adapted from a much longer paper, which you can download here, but if you need a shorter, condensed version, read on .
Dynamic Torque SwitchingTM (eDTSTM) is an innovative electric propulsion technology for a range of electric vehicles. It delivers a significant improvement in power efficiency and performance, which translates into a net reduction in vehicle cost through smaller battery packs, extended range, or a combination of the two.
Electric propulsion is not a new invention. The basic technology has been around for a long time, with the first electric vehicles built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Its common and widespread adoption has been clearly delayed, but it’s finally gaining momentum.
The battery pack is the most expensive component of the entire electric vehicle. According to BloombergNEF, the average cost was $137/kWh at the end of 2020. Although the estimates can vary, averaging 30% of the total cost of the vehicle, even moderate savings to this component would have a huge impact on the overall cost of the car manufacture and price. However, more recent analyses predict that the prices will start going up again due to the rapidly growing demand for EVs.
Sept 17, 2021