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Customer challenge

The off-highway industry is transitioning towards electrification to meet stringent emission regulations, improve energy efficiency, and reduce operational costs. However, integrating electric traction solutions presents several key challenges:

  • Complex system integration – Multiple components such as motors, inverters, gearboxes and controllers must seamlessly work together.
  • Diverse technical expertise required – Combining knowledge in electrical engineering, software development, thermal management and mechanical integration is essential.
  • Optimization of performance and durability – Ensuring robust performance in demanding off-highway environments while maintaining efficiency.
  • Reduction of development time and costs – Streamlining the design process to accelerate time-to-market and minimize engineering expenses.

System description

Our E-Drive Solutions provide high-performance electric traction systems designed for off-highway applications. The offering includes:

  • Single-motor traction systems – A central motor drives one axle or both axles via a gearbox.
  • Dual-motor traction systems – One motor per axle (front and rear) for enhanced power distribution.
  • Dual In-wheel motor traction system – 2 motors (left and right wheel) with speed and torque differential management
  • 4 In-wheel motor traction system – One motor per wheel with perfect speed and torque management for ultra-mobility and precise control.

These solutions combine state-of-the-art electric motors, inverters, gearboxes and our “Kinell e-Drive ECU” to deliver optimal efficiency, durability, and seamless integration into various vehicle architectures.

Our “e-Drive ECU” ensures precise control over the traction system. This electronic control unit contains pre-validated control software, ready for safety applications while remaining configurable to meet specific customer requirements. It enables optimal torque distribution, dynamic traction adjustments, and seamless integration with vehicle management systems.

System diagram

eDrive - 3d System

Typical applications

Pictogramme construction

Construction equipment

Picto Agriculture

Agriculture

Picto Material Handling

Material handling

Picto Airport GSE

Airport GSE, Municipal & Special vehicles

Customer benefits & system features

1

Optimized traction performance

Tailored solutions for different drivetrain architectures.

2

Reduced development
time

Pre-engineered and validated solutions simplify the integration process.

3

Enhanced energy
efficiency

Pre-engineered and validated solutions simplify the integration process.

4

Scalability & modularity

Flexible configurations to meet specific machine requirements.

5

Robust & durable

Designed for harsh off-highway conditions with advanced thermal management.

6

Advanced control capabilities

The E-Drive ECU ensures real-time traction management and safety compliance.

7

Safety ready

The E-Drive ECU integrates a pre-validated control software designed for safety applications, ensuring compliance with functional safety standards while allowing customization to specific machine needs.

Technical features & data

Power

  • Electric motors from 300 W to 500 kW

Voltage

  • 24V to 800V

Cooling

  • Air & Liquid Cooling

Communication protocols

  • CAN, CANopen, J1939