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News & Press: December 2020

Swindon Powertrain compact EV-specific transmission supports niche OEMS to shift to electric

17 December 2020  

MIA member Swindon Powertrain has prepared the following article.

Now even easier for individuals and niche OEMs to switch to electrification with standalone compact single speed transmission from Swindon Powertrain.

Following the recent release of its HPD E crate motors and associated kit to electrify the classic Mini, Swindon Powertrain is now extending its electrification range with its standalone E-Transmission for EVs. In response to rising demand for proven OE specification componentry both from low volume OEMs and home enthusiasts alike, the single-speed gearbox is, contrary to many solutions on the market today, a ‘plug-and-play’ and affordable solution to purchase a transmission to work with existing electric motors.

Versatile, with two ratio options, and multiple mounting points for ease of installation, the ETransmission is suitable for a range of vehicles from kit and classic cars through to light commercial vehicles. As a derivative of its HPD crate motor, Swindon Powertrain can offer competitive retail pricing of just £2,500 to sectors of the market that are usually forced to pay a significant premium  for new, low volume electrification components. Trade customers seeking volume quantities are recommended to contact Swindon Powertrain for pricing.

Designed and manufactured in the UK, the E-Transmission is a simple, no nonsense solution for a wide spectrum of low volume and one-off consumers. Its designers have specified a flanged e-motor adaptor plate design, facilitating the mounting to a wide range of electric motors, not just Swindon Powertrain’s own. Standard automotive driveshaft joint flanges ensure external drive is just as simple to integrate. Internally, OE-specification helical gears offer low levels of noise, vibration and harshness. A passive lubrication system minimises complexity, cost and power losses and will perform without needing an oil pump. Mindful that reducing the mass of the gearbox improves the range and performance of the vehicle, Swindon Powertrain has sought to make the E-Transmission light, just 17.9kg and packaging the gear set to be amongst the most compact, measuring just 250mm x 384mm x 228mm.

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