In order to forget about EVs, the world is going to need something truly remarkable. The engine has progressively become smaller as the automotive world has evolved to be more mindful of the effect it has on the environment. That evolution has produced several new engines from a range of manufacturers that have propelled the engine beyond the gas-guzzling engines of the past. Now, a manufacturer has produced the next tiny engine in that inevitable evolution, and it has the potential to change everything.
The electric motor has found a home in several sectors since its birth
What most people don’t know is that the electric motor has been a part of our lives for more than 100 years now. The very first alternating-current commutatorless induction motor was invented by Galileo Ferraris in 1885. That was the ancestor of what we consider to be the electric motor today. Everything from refrigerators to toothbrushes uses an electric motor that can be derived from that 1885 invention.
What brought the electric motor into the public’s consciousness was the emergence of the EV, pioneered by Tesla back in the 2000s. Tesla pioneered the mass-produced electric vehicle and managed some truly revolutionary marketing by making it appeal to the climate-conscious consumer who was concerned about their carbon footprint.
A new compact electric motor has been unveiled that could be a game-changer
As the electric motor has evolved beyond anything that its inventor could have dreamed of, it has found its way into multiple vehicles. The e-bike has emerged as a viable form of personal mobility, thanks to its compact size and extended range capabilities. E-bikes allow the rider to pedal the bike and have the added benefit of an electric motor that picks up the slack when the rider is not pedaling.
The industry is competitive, as some car manufacturers have put their name behind several e-bike motors, like the Porsche-backed Fazua. What makes this new engine so unique is the fact that it provides the most efficient riding experience, with the most natural ride quality, all while being the lightest engine in the e-bike category. The apparent five-year product development timeline means that the engine has been tested extensively over a long period of time.
Mavic’s new e-bike engine sets a new benchmark for efficiency and excellence in the sector
French company Mavic has unveiled its new X-Tend motor that is just 87mm wide and weighs an unbelievable 3.2kg. The engine has an output of 180Wh, and co-President Jean-Michel Bourrelier outlined Mavic’s revitalized brand strategy by designing the new X-Tend engine. Mavics testers claim they achieved a real-world ascent of 3,000 meters on a single charge.
The compact size allows for bike manufacturers a “buy and fit” approach as the bike frame and design need not be altered to fit the new X-Tend motor. Mavic states that pedal assistance will come in three modes: 30%, 60%, and 120%. The French-based company has stated to expect the finished product in the next 2 years. They have done their homework it seems, as Mavic currently has 15 patents pending on the system.
Mavic’s new X-Tend motor could start a revolution in personal mobility
The world has become acutely aware of the disastrous effect the car has had on the climate. The world needs to find a new form of personal mobility for the future. Large metropolises, in particular, serve as centers for pollution while housing the majority of an area’s residents. Mavic’s new approach to the e-bike industry has allowed them to develop this new and compact engine that has the potential to change the sector entirely. Could the cities of the world be populated by people buzzing around on e-bikes powered by Mavic’s new engine?