Vitesco: E-Drive for the Honda CR-V e:FCEV
For the first time, Vitesco Technologies is integrating its axle drive system EMR3 (Electronics, Motor Reducer, 3rd Generation) into a fuel cell vehicle – specifically in the new Honda CR-V e:FCEV. It will be available in the USA and also in Japan by the end of 2024. In addition, the Japanese automobile manufacturer will install the bypass valve developed by Vitesco, which controls the airflow to and from the fuel cell stack. This is based on decades of experience with airflow management in internal combustion engines, a competence that is now proving useful for modern fuel cell systems.
60 km purely electric range
Although rather low production volumes are expected for the CR-V e:FCEV, the vehicle is very innovative: It combines a long range and quick refueling in an electric car with a fuel cell system as the electrical energy source. It also offers the ability to drive purely electrically for up to around 60 km, as the vehicle is equipped with a 17.7 kWh high-voltage battery. Additionally, the driver has access to a 110 V socket that supplies power for electrical devices with up to 1,500 W of power on the go. Thus, the vehicle can serve as a clean energy source during power outages or provide electricity during camping trips.
900,000 units sold
The EMR3 axle drive from Vitesco is a platform that integrates up to three system components in one unit: the electric motor, the power electronics, and a reducer (gearbox). For the Honda CR-V e:FCEV, the drive specialist supplies a version with an electric motor and power electronics without a reducer. Due to its compact dimensions, low weight, high efficiency, and easy integration, the EMR3 is one of the most innovative axle drives on the market from a supplier. By the end of March 2024, over 900,000 units have been delivered for numerous brands and vehicle models.
Cross-border Development
The EMR3 version for the CR-V e:FCEV was jointly developed by experts in Europe, China, and Japan. In the Honda SUV, the drive delivers 128 kW and offers up to 310 Nm of torque. With a full hydrogen tank, a vehicle range of over 600 km is expected, plus an additional good 60 km of electric range. Production of the EMR3 has already started at the Vitesco plant in Tianjin (China).
The new Honda CR-V e:FCEV will be available in the USA and in Japan by the end of 2024. (Photo: Honda)
The new Honda CR-V e:FCEV will be available in the USA and also in Japan at the end of 2024. (Photo: Honda)
The new Honda CR-V e:FCEV will be available in the USA and in Japan at the end of 2024. (Photo: Honda)
The new Honda CR-V e:FCEV will be available in the USA and in Japan by the end of 2024. (Photo: Honda)
About Vitesco Technologies
Vitesco Technologies develops system solutions and components for electric, hybrid, and combustion drives. The product portfolio includes electric drives, electronic controls, sensors, and actuators as well as solutions for exhaust gas aftertreatment. The company, headquartered in Regensburg, achieved a revenue of 9.23 billion euros in 2023 and employs around 35,500 people at approximately 50 locations.
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