Triumph Unveils New Electric Concept
T
riumph has unveiled sketch-
es of the new electric motor-
cycle they are developing with
Williams Advanced Engineering,
Integral Powertrain Ltd.'s e-Drive
Division, and WMG, at the Uni-
versity of Warwick in Coventry,
England.
Dubbed the TE-1 and look-
ing very much like the famed
Speed Triple, the project has
reached stage two of four and
some details are beginning to
emerge. Triumph is claiming 180
hp from an electric powertrain
that weighs a claimed 22 lb,
however, as interesting as that is,
Triumph is focusing more energy
on how they reduce the overall
packaging of the power unit with
partners Williams Engineering.
We have focused on pushing
the boundaries to reduce mass
and optimize frame position to
benefit handling. We have also
pushed the limits of battery per-
formance, balancing the design
for acceleration and range, with
simulations modeled on track-
based riding. In other words, as
aggressive as possible," said
Dyrr Ardash, Senior Commercial
Manager, Williams Advanced
Engineering. "The energy den-
sity of this new battery will be a
significant step forward from ex-
isting technology giving the rider
more power, for longer. WAE has
also designed and developed
an electronic control unit from
the ground-up, combining the
battery management system with
the bike control functions in one
package. This is a first for this
market, benefiting packaging
and integration while optimizing
performance and range."
The motor and inverter have
been designed as one unit and
will be housed in a traditional
aluminum chassis like the Speed
Triple, with a working prototype
aimed for completion during
stage three of the project.
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Triumph's new TE-1 looks a
spicy meatball, indeed.
