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Valeo powers Toyota APM E-Shuttles for the Olympics in Paris

Valeo eAccess provides propulsion in the Toyota APM electric shuttles for the sporting event in the summer of 2024. Additionally, they supply the 48-volt drives for the Citroen Ami and the BMW scooter CE02.

Easily accessible: The APM Shuttle from the Japanese is powered by a Valeo system. | Photo: Valeo
Easily accessible: The APM Shuttle from the Japanese is powered by a Valeo system. | Photo: Valeo
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Johannes Reichel

The company's 48V eAccess technology will power Toyota APM (Accessible People Mover) electric shuttles in Paris this summer. Originally, the APM was specifically developed by Toyota to provide athletes and officials with a safe and efficient mobility solution during the sporting event in Tokyo, Japan in 2020. At the next edition in Paris, the electric shuttle will once again be at the center of transport solutions to facilitate mobility for everyone on the sports grounds. It is an entirely new version that is better adapted to the European environment, can accommodate six people including the driver, and was designed for very flexible use. The foldable seats allow for the transport of wheelchair users. The vehicle is also available in a version designed for medical assistance, enabling the transport of a stretcher and medical personnel.

"We are pleased that Toyota has chosen Valeo's eAccess technology to power the APM electric shuttles. This confirms the relevance of Valeo's strategy in researching ever more sustainable and affordable technologies. Valeo will contribute with its technologies to making this major sporting event more sustainable while offering spectators and delegations a mobility experience that is adapted to the Parisian environment," said Christophe Périllat, Chief Executive Officer of Valeo.

The Japanese chose the Valeo eAccess Belt 14, a complete solution (motor, inverter, reduction gearbox) that allows the vehicle to drive at up to 20 km/h with a total mass of 1,390 kg. The 48V eAccess combines a 48-volt generator with 13.5 kW derived from the 48-volt electric drive platform. This platform is already so mature that it has become standard equipment for the automotive market, combined with a reduction gearbox and an innovative elastic ribbed belt into a complete eDrive drive system. Valeo's 48V eAccess offers the capability to reach speeds of up to 100 km/h and an average electric range of 100 km. Additionally, it meets high NVH standards (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) and is part of a medium- and long-term strategy to reduce the environmental impact of the automotive industry (end-of-life recycling, use of recycled materials).

The system also powers the Citroën Ami and the CE02

The eAccess technology already powers the city car Citroën Ami and other applications such as Atul's 3-wheel vehicles offered on the Indian market. Valeo's expertise in the field of 48-volt electric motors for small vehicles is also available in the two-wheeler market, and the latest addition is the BMW electric motorcycle CE02. Valeo's 48V eAccess is a real turning point in the electric drive industry, providing an affordable and easy-to-integrate solution that facilitates quicker adoption of electromobility needed to meet growing environmental regulations. Toyota plans to provide 250 vehicles for the sporting event to be held in Paris next summer.

Translated automatically from German.
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