Turntide Technologies says that its new Turntide Axial Flux Electric Drive Unit (EDU) provides electric- and hybrid-system manufacturers of any size with a customisable, proven and scalable platform. The new package can reduce the time needed for component-level testing, decreasing time to market.
This new range meets the demand for higher voltage systems, increased efficiency, and limited space. Turntide also says its validated EDU platform can reduce development time for OEMs.
The new Turntide Axial Flux EDU is a modular platform designed for a wide range of vehicles and equipment, while also lowering total cost of ownership. Compared to a radial flux motor, the axial flux EDU delivers 53% higher torque density with 58% less size and 37% less weight. The platform is versatile and scalable as the EDU supports 400V and higher, with single or stacked axial flux motor options to meet diverse customer requirements. With axial flux motor technology, power ranges from 50-240kW nominal and 175-660kW peak. This technology delivers high torque and power density in a compact form that reduces overall vehicle weight and frees up space to pair the EDU with a larger battery for extended range. The vehicles can also operate more precisely at slower speeds.
The low-speed, high-torque performance allows for less complex gear design, boosting performance, reducing complexity, lowering weight, improving reliability, saving costs and allowing easier integration and maintenance. The motor and inverter also share the same cooling system, further simplifying integration. To reduce downtime and lower maintenance costs, the system is designed so that individual components can be serviced separately.
