en.Wedoany.com Reported - Horse Powertrain plans to launch a new integrated powertrain called the X-Range C15 Direct Drive. This product is designed as a rear hybrid unit, offering automakers a more flexible electrification solution.
The X-Range C15 Direct Drive features a compact design that integrates a four-cylinder engine, transmission, power electronics, and electric motor within a shared housing, mounted on the rear subframe, which helps improve NVH performance. This rear hybrid unit can replace the rear electric drive unit on existing pure electric vehicle platforms, enabling manufacturers to produce various models—including pure electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions—on a single shared platform without significant adjustments to vehicle design or production lines.
As a new addition to Horse Powertrain's X-Range series, this rear hybrid unit complements the front electric drive unit and range extender system. It is equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine available in naturally aspirated and turbocharged configurations, delivering 70 kW and 120 kW of power respectively, suitable for different vehicle classes. The electric motor adopts a P1+P3 layout, with the P1 motor primarily serving as a generator and the P3 motor responsible for electric traction, supporting both series and parallel modes to enhance system efficiency.
Depending on requirements, the X-Range C15 Direct Drive can power the rear wheels or combine with a front axle electric drive unit to achieve all-wheel drive. Its layout allows for compact integration of the exhaust and aftertreatment systems, optimizing interior space. The unit also includes a full suite of power electronics and is compatible with supplementary systems such as DC/DC converters and onboard chargers. More information is available at horse-powertrain.com.
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