We have already told you about the surprising British electric tricycle called WMC300E+well, from its first evolution. And yes, this machine comes as a result of the collaboration between White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) and Mahle Powertrain. In addition, it was recently officially presented at the fair Cenex ExpoMore specifically in the test facilities of UTAC MillbrookAs they say, “This is the world’s first fast-charging electric motorcycle where the battery design is determined by aerodynamics.”
Based on the platform Tricity 300 of Yamahait is an innovative solution to respond to the growing demand for electric vehicles. As a curiosity, this EV tricycle includes the Venturi system patented by WMCwhich allows air to pass through the bike between the two front wheels instead of going around it, optimising aerodynamic flow. Remember that this technology is of F1 origin.
Robert Whitefounder and CEO of White Motorcycle Conceptsstated: «TThe entire industry faces a major technical and commercial challenge to develop electric motorcycles with performance comparable to internal combustion engines. Although current electric motorcycles are designed for the retail sector, fleet customers, including emergency services, require a high level of availability that current solutions, due to charging times, cannot offer.”.
Previously, WMC I had already used the three-wheeled platform Tricity to create the hybrid WMC300FRwhich combined an engine Yamaha 292cc with two removable lithium batteries, offering efficient performance at low speeds. By the way, this model has been used by forces such as Northamptonshire Police, managing to reduce emissions by 50%.
What’s new in the WMC300E+?
The new fully electric version of the WMC300E+ The tricycle follows this line, offering emission-free performance and improving aerodynamic efficiency by 25% thanks to the central duct. The 11.9 kWh battery requires less energy to keep the tricycle moving, which optimizes its performance.
In addition, the new design allows for a full-face helmet to be stored under the seat. Unlike its predecessor, its use is clear, by the way. The brand states: «It will help emergency services comply with upcoming legislation and achieve their net zero ambitions without compromising service levels.«.
After an extensive testing and prototyping phase, a T-shaped battery pack was chosen, which improves mass centralization. The battery cell, developed by Mahleuses an advanced blend of cobalt, lithium, nickel, manganese and aluminum, allowing for high load capacity and long life.
In addition, to avoid thermal risks, Mahle incorporated its battery module concept «M³x»which ensures uniform cooling of the cells in the WMC300E+As a novelty, a direct current converter is integrated into the system, improving efficiency and optimizing space.
Jonathan HallHead of Advanced Research and Development at Mahlehighlighted the collaboration with WMC to develop engineering solutions that would meet the ambitious project objectives of the WMC300E+. “From simulation and modeling, to prototyping and production, the team worked closely together to overcome the technical and commercial challenges posed by high-performance electric motorcycles.”.
