Ricardo announces launch of Element modular transmission range for decarbonised propulsion systems

MIA Member Ricardo has shared the following press release.

Ricardo announces launch of Element modular transmission range for decarbonised propulsion systems

The range is designed to reduce time and cost of development of electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell platforms with high performance and specialised operational requirements.

Ricardo, a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, has announced the launch of Element, a range of modular transmissions designed to reduce the time and cost of product development for its clients with high performance and specialised product portfolios.

The modular range has been engineered to provide clients with a cost-effective solution to the development of bespoke drivelines for their advanced propulsion systems without compromising on performance or quality. First to be released in the range is a family of epicyclic reduction drives for electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell platforms.

Customers can select from a menu of baseline solutions available for rapid prototyping, or tailor their selection to their bespoke requirement with a variety pre-engineered torque outputs and gear ratio options.

The Element range has been engineered for sectors with high performance and specialised operational requirements including motorsport, performance automotive, defence, off highway, marine and industrial.

Steve Blevins, Head of Engineering for Ricardo’s Performance Products business unit, said:

“Ricardo is well known for our highly bespoke gearboxes for premium motorsport and performance automotive but as product development cycles shorten and budgets are squeezed there is an increasing demand for cost-effective solutions without compromising on the quality and performance that a tailored solution brings to a programme. Element offers just that.”

James Sundler, Business Development Director – Performance Products, added:

“Ricardo is dedicated to helping our clients in high performance and specialised market sectors on their decarbonisation journeys. Offering a selection of pre-engineered solutions which are plug-and-play compatible with a range of electric motors enables rapid development of the electric drive unit (EDU) for our clients whilst maintaining Ricardo's renowned standards of engineering excellence. With Element, we’re empowering clients to fast-track their transition to cleaner propulsion technologies by reducing development costs and lead times. Our modular approach also provides the flexibility needed to adapt to diverse operational demands across sectors like motorsport, defence, and marine."

By combining Ricardo’s legacy of engineering precision with the demand for modular and adaptable transmission solutions, Element aims to help industries facing rapid change meet their performance, reliability, and environmental goals. The market can get its first glimpse of the Element range at Professional Motorsport World Expo on 13th and 14th November 2024 hosted at Cologne Messe. 

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