A landmark multiple phase collaboration in British design and engineering between the University of Warwick, Integral e-drive. Williams Advanced Engineering and Triumph comes to an end with the final milestone of Phase 2.
When the first styling sketches for the last Project TE-1 Prototype were revealed.
Project TE-1 aims to transform the way we move around our towns and cities. It brings together the brightest minds in design. And engineering to tackle problems related to the future of transport.
People are contributing their ideas to help create a motorcycle that is engineered for life in the city.
TE-1 Prototype
After intensive months of engineering and styling meetings. The project’s second phase has delivered a world-class advanced full-electric powertrain. And battery and the styling proposal for the final TE-1 Prototype.
Since the start of this project, the partners in this project have identified the potential for significant improvements in several key areas of electric motorcycle development. Including; powertrain system integration, motorcycle chassis architecture and electrical systems architecture.
These improvements will significantly reduce the cost of the end product. Bringing cost parity with internal combustion engine-powered motorcycles.
They will continue to develop existing technologies over the coming months. Identifying further opportunities, improved efficiency across all modes of operation and enhanced vehicle dynamics.
Work will also continue developing new prototype technology platforms with electrification at their core. Ultimately, this will allow Triumph to produce an electrically-powered range of faster motorcycles. Than anything available today with zero emmission.
Salient features of this project
Announcing the completion of Phase 2 – with the reveal of the battery and powertrain prototype, initial high-level performance results.And the first design concept drawings for the Project TE-1 Prototype motorcycle that will create at the end of the next phase.
Key project achievements to date include test results that show significant innovation in mass, battery technology, and powertrain performance that exceeds the target set by the UK Automotive Council for 2025. Meeting the project’s ambitious objectives to deliver genuine innovation for a new standard in entirely usable electric motorcycle performance.
Project TE-1 is a unique collaboration between four primary UK industry and academic leaders – Triumph Motorcycles, Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd.’s e-Drive Division, and WMG, at the University of Warwick.
This two-year project aims to develop electric motorcycle capabilities – providing input into Triumph’s future electric motorcycle offer.To drive innovation, ability and new intellectual property, enhancing British industry and design credibility and profile.
Project TE-1 is funded by the UK Government’s Office for Zero-Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and delivered through Innovate UK.
On occasion, here is what Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO, said
“The completion of Phase 2, and the promising results achieved to date.Provide an exciting glimpse of the potential electric future and showcase the talent and innovation of this unique British collaboration.
Without doubt the outcome of this project will play a significant part in our future efforts to meet our customer’s ambition. And desire to reduce their environmental impact and for more sustainable transportation.”
However, it will be good to see when Triumph plans to bring the TE-1 into fullscale production.
